[Dk0987654321]

   
Well, however they're done, they look classy.

 
Agreed.

 

[OK-Guy]

old news... nothing new here (if you want more info you'll have to scroll back 10-15pages, hth).

 

[VisceriousZERO]

  What's going on here?
 
http://www.heiraudio.com/news.aspx?page=1#news265
 
The Lawyer's Statement
 
2014年1月14日，成都锐戈音效科技有限公司因和境外网站Noble Audio勾结，涉嫌生产和销售侵权耳机等产品，被成都市金牛区工商局查处。受害公司保留追究侵权公司及关联机构和个人所有法律责任的权力。
 
On January 14, 2014, Chengdu Rogue V (RV) Audio Technology Co. Ltd. was raided for allegedly making and selling infringing ear monitors, in connection with a website Noble Audio registered overseas, by the legal department of the Jin Niu Branch of the Chengdu Administration for Industry and Commerce. The victimized company reserves all the rights for further legal actions against the company, related parties and individuals.

 
Messy bizniz. But Noble lives.

 

[Watagump]

Now why would Heir put that on their site, other than to try and tarnish Nobles reputation? Legal matters can be kept private, looks to me like nothing more than crying cause they have lost customers.

 

[AmberOzL]

  Now why would Heir put that on their site, other than to try and tarnish Nobles reputation? Legal matters can be kept private, looks to me like nothing more than crying cause they have lost customers.

They lost more than customers actually. Reputation and honor can't be measured with money.

 

[darinf]

  Now why would Heir put that on their site, other than to try and tarnish Nobles reputation? Legal matters can be kept private, looks to me like nothing more than crying cause they have lost customers.

I agree. Heir putting that on their website makes them look bad! Basically they are admitting to the fact that they are accusing Noble of "infringing" on Heir's products. Does that mean Heir was behind the raid? I guess if they didn't put it on their website, no one would know about it.
 
It sure is a poor attempt at tarnishing Noble's reputation. To me it actually tarnishes Heir's reputation. Who is going to buy Heir products now? Even if they somehow managed to stop Noble from selling products, would everyone just start buying Heir products instead? Highly unlikely.

 

[drm870]

Indeed. In my eyes, openly taking credit for the raid (as this legal announcement appears to do, in a roundabout way) only indicates that the folks at Heir Audio are clueless about how to handle the company's public image well.

 

[Watagump]

Its not like I am looking for new CIEM's right now, but lets just say. Heir has ZERO chance of getting business from me. I even told a friend recently who asked about getting something new, to look into the N4 or N3. Maybe they feel since its listed as a LAWYERS statement, its fine to post.

 

[alpha421]

   
Messy bizniz. But Noble lives.

 
This response pretty much sums it up and it should be left at that.  We'll never know the legal details/issues between the two companies or what bridges were burned in the process.  
 
On a total side note, I can't wait to receive my 4.A S.

 

[FullCircle]

I agree. Heir putting that on their website makes them look bad! Basically they are admitting to the fact that they are accusing Noble of "infringing" on Heir's products. Does that mean Heir was behind the raid? I guess if they didn't put it on their website, no one would know about it.

It sure is a poor attempt at tarnishing Noble's reputation. To me it actually tarnishes Heir's reputation. Who is going to buy Heir products now? Even if they somehow managed to stop Noble from selling products, would everyone just start buying Heir products instead? Highly unlikely.

 

[bangkokkid]

 

[AmberOzL]

Gosh, would you guys stop increasing the top limit? (no, actually don't stop). I like this one. I like this one a lot.

 

[sq3rjick]

Wow, those are really freaking gorgeous! Makes me want to order another K10. Maybe an 8C this time.  Really, though, I want a 6S!  How do you guys keep up with this madness? You outdo yourselves with each new design. You're really a damn Wizard!

 

[Watagump]

 

 
Those are kinda like the idea I brought up about having blue with silver flakes inside. So I get credit for these.

 

[Watagump]

 
The Amazing Race gif, I watch the show, so I saw this when it happened.