Anyone tried MAD speakers ?

[Eachandeveryday]

Been offered some for what looks like 1/3 of retail Brand new boxed “Grand MM” model. . So could be a bargain

Never really heard of the company . But they are from Swansea ?

[Cupramax]

Dont tell us, you were offered them in a motorway services car park by a man with some dags.

[Eachandeveryday]

Actually by a Chinese guy who was driving a Rolls

[Eachandeveryday]

Actually by a Chinese guy who was driving a Rolls

Sound a joke but actually true !

I just cannot find much online reviews other than the companies own paid for type review .

[anonymous-user]

Never heard of them either, but I like the look of the Duke Ltd edition they produced back in 2012:



Looks like the Grand MM used to be known as the 'MyClapton' and cost £4K new. Company gone bust? Doesn't seem to be any info more recently than 2013'ish? The website includes a Hong Kong address as well as a UK one, were they Chinese made with some fake British branding?

[Eachandeveryday]

I was given the impression it’s all made in the UK
?

Whilst they look good etc . It seems the only reviews are probably paid for . And some endorsement from Julian Lloyd Webber

[anonymous-user]

You'll probably find they aren't MAD speakers and you'll be lucky if they have anything in the boxes at all.

Just think for a second, why would anyone sell speakers at 1/3 retail and why would they do it from RR?

[Cupramax]

keirik said:

You'll probably find they aren't MAD speakers and you'll be lucky if they have anything in the boxes at all.

Just think for a second, why would anyone sell speakers at 1/3 retail and why would they do it from RR?

Exactly, people don’t sell quality products that are any good for a 1/3 of retail, unless there’s a reason, and that reason is usually they’re junk.

[Eachandeveryday]

Not that stupid !!

And as I said he drove a RR . I never said how or where we met etc .

And I doubt anyone would bother faking such a bespoke speaker like this !
I get to try them at home first

Going to use a Valve amp ( Border patrol 300b ) to run them via a audio note preamp I have

[Deranged Rover]

Yes, they are very good speakers, yes, they are made in the UK and, no, they're not some dodgy scam company. To be honest, they were a bit of a vanity project by a chap with a very rich dad back in Hong Kong who, fortunately, happened to know his stuff.

I'm not sure of the current company status but I wouldn't hesitate - I've not heard a bad MAD, personally.

[Eachandeveryday]

This all adds up ! Certainly a eccentric Chap 😎

I would guess he needs to shift stock etc

[SOL111]

Why not ask for an audition?

If kosher then I'm sure he'll agree. If not then give them a miss.

A third of list price is still a fair amount of money so not worth risking it IMO.

[Eachandeveryday]

I did say I get to audition them at home first !!

And what about cost price to him v what I am paying ?

It’s still going to land him quids in . And maybe he is dumping stock etc ?

[Eachandeveryday]

Little bit of google search does throw up positive comments

I am going to accept a demo . He doesn’t come to london for some time . But has promised to keep a pair for me .

I currently use some Proac Tablets which I have had for years and always loved . Mine are I think series 5’s . And I am looking for the sort of vocals these offered

Until someone took a tweeter unit out with their fingers ??????????.

Edited by Eachandeveryday on Wednesday 27th February 11:22

[P700DEE]

There are lots of people that design speakers, get them built, reviewed and they can sound great but making money from a company that produces them is tough. If you can get a home demo , they sound great and have suffient WAF (wife apprival factor) then buy a pair. Even some of the best speakers have a huge depreciation curve so I'm not surprised at the 1/3rd list selling price.

[Eachandeveryday]

I wonder what the cost to him would be ? I gather he actually subcontracts the construction out . So no real overheads . Then he has a profit when selling . And the dealer gets their money . Now I doubt a dealer makes £50 a pair !

But I could not find a single stockist . All roads lead back to him .

I just hope my stands work well . The ones he has in his pics are beyond my reach financially !