I don't mean to mean to offend anyone, but knowing how some of you seem to like Joe very much, i won't be surpised if i some of you are offended by my comments, so since i don't know Joe pesonally, my comments are strtictly buisness related.
From the start i'd like to say that as much as i really like the sound of my HP2s, i still prefer the sound signature of my PS1000s,and i can't help but think that they wouldn't have the same following if they were still in production, and selling for the same price as say, the PS1000s.It's a bit like Mustangs, some peoples would still choose a 1969 Mustang Mach 1, even if the new GT can outperform it in every aspect, acceleration, braking, handling, and safety, there's nothing wrong with that, but i'm just saying.
Regarding Joe's HP1000 mods, they're are many reasons why i chose not to go through with it, altough any one of them is reason enough for me.
First, and i know this is purely subjective, but i find the asking price too high for what's involved.
Second, i bought my HP1000s because i like the way they sound stock, not beeing able to compare a moded pair to my stock one, makes it a risky proposition, because what Joe percieves as an improvement, might not be one for me, after all, some peoples prefer the sound of older RS1s to that of the ''i'' or improved models, of course, this goes for all ''i'' models.
Third, i have read that for some Joe took around three months to complete the modifications, and altough i hope he stays with us for many more years, i can't help but think what if something happens while he's working on my HP2s.
Fourth, altough unlikely, for some reason, i'd be affraid they would get lost in the mail.
Finally, just like i'd never call someone crazy for modding their HP1000s, or spending $150 for the new improved flats, i wouldn't want to be called stupid or cheap, for deciding not to go through with it or for going for the $30 TTVJ flats.Keep in mind that this is just one man's opinion, so don't take it to heart, take it with a grain of salt.