Name my cables contest
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Ben There, Done That....
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Never Ben Better
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Beneficent Ben's Bullion Bridges
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Clarity Correlators
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Clearly Colorless Cables
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Sterling Strands
TNRabbit
NO Polk Audio Equipment :eek:
Sunfire TG-IV
Ashly 1001 Active Crossover
Rane PEQ-15 Parametric Equalizers x 2
Sunfire Cinema Grand Signature Seven
Carver AL-III Speakers
Klipsch RT-12d Subwoofer -
Sterling ICs
Semi Precious ICs
Bling Bling Silver
Silverage
Silverbeam
And....
"Frank."I don't read the newsssspaperssss because dey aaaallllllllll...... have ugly print.
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Ben's Original Silver Specials = BOSS
Effortless Silver Interconnects = ESI -
Ben's Big Cable Company
"Ben's my name, layin' cable's my game!"
It'll get ALL the ladies! Just be like "Hey good lookin', my name's Ben, wanna see my "cable"?" They'll swoon, you'll get lucky, it'll all work out!
Actually, I like Ben's Big Cable Company. Simple yet profound i a way and has a bit of a double entendre for that added bit of humor.
So what do I win?Expert Moron Extraordinaire
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Ben --
One thing that could be helpful is telling us what you are actually trying to sell. I don't mean your products, per se, but your image. This information may help us focus better on the name.
Do you see any names in this thread that you really like yet?HT/2-channel Rig: Sony 50 LCD TV; Toshiba HD-A2 DVD player; Emotiva LMC-1 pre/pro; Rogue Audio M-120 monoblocks (modded); Placette RVC; Emotiva LPA-1 amp; Bada HD-22 tube CDP (modded); VMPS Tower II SE (fronts); DIY Clearwave Dynamic 4CC (center); Wharfedale Opus Tri-Surrounds (rear); and VMPS 215 sub
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Ben's Big Cable Company
"Ben's my name, layin' cable's my game!"
It'll get ALL the ladies! Just be like "Hey good lookin', my name's Ben, wanna see my "cable"?" They'll swoon, you'll get lucky, it'll all work out!
Actually, I like Ben's Big Cable Company. Simple yet profound i a way and has a bit of a double entendre for that added bit of humor.
So what do I win?
I like it, too, but Ben already has a name for his company -- BWAudio. I'm sure he'll eventually manufacture other audio products, so a "cable company" would be limiting. Besides, he ain't selling HBO.HT/2-channel Rig: Sony 50 LCD TV; Toshiba HD-A2 DVD player; Emotiva LMC-1 pre/pro; Rogue Audio M-120 monoblocks (modded); Placette RVC; Emotiva LPA-1 amp; Bada HD-22 tube CDP (modded); VMPS Tower II SE (fronts); DIY Clearwave Dynamic 4CC (center); Wharfedale Opus Tri-Surrounds (rear); and VMPS 215 sub
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I like it, too, but Ben already has a name for his company -- BWAudio. I'm sure he'll eventually manufacture other audio products, so a "cable company" would be limiting. Besides, he ain't selling HBO.
Yeah, the BWAudio thing? It's not so original. Bowers & Wilkins (aka: B&W) might have a slight problem with it since it is so close and the company is selling products that they are competing with in the market. That and any trademark suit brought against Ben, he would likely lose since B&W has been around since like 1965 or 66 I think it was and has market saturation and notoriety.Expert Moron Extraordinaire
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"Ben's twisted pair?"
Off shoot of this, what about
"Twisted Ben's"
The cables are twisted and we already know Ben is.I know just enough to be dangerous, but don't tell my wife, she thinks I'm a genius.
Pioneer VSX-816
Monitor 40's - fronts, bi-amped
Monitor 30's - surrounds
CS1 - center
PSW10 - I'll let you guess
Blue Jeans Cable - speaker cable
Daewoo 27 incher - one step up from a console
Sony Progressive scan DVD
XBOX
SOPA since 2008
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Yeah, the BWAudio thing? It's not so original. Bowers & Wilkins (aka: B&W) might have a slight problem with it since it is so close and the company is selling products that they are competing with in the market. That and any trademark suit brought against Ben, he would likely lose since B&W has been around since like 1965 or 66 I think it was and has market saturation and notoriety.
Yeah, right. I seriously doubt B&W would employ ridiculous scare tactics like Monster Cable. And having met Ben, trust me, he doesn't give a flying f**k about B&W.HT/2-channel Rig: Sony 50 LCD TV; Toshiba HD-A2 DVD player; Emotiva LMC-1 pre/pro; Rogue Audio M-120 monoblocks (modded); Placette RVC; Emotiva LPA-1 amp; Bada HD-22 tube CDP (modded); VMPS Tower II SE (fronts); DIY Clearwave Dynamic 4CC (center); Wharfedale Opus Tri-Surrounds (rear); and VMPS 215 sub
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Yeah, right. I seriously doubt B&W would employ ridiculous scare tactics like Monster Cable. And having met Ben, trust me, he doesn't give a flying f**k about B&W.
So you speak for Ben now?Expert Moron Extraordinaire
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Frankenstein Cables.
Bringing dead systems back to life. -
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still launching scuds??
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Some people don't know when to STFU. But if it's an argument he wants to win, I'll tap out.HT/2-channel Rig: Sony 50 LCD TV; Toshiba HD-A2 DVD player; Emotiva LMC-1 pre/pro; Rogue Audio M-120 monoblocks (modded); Placette RVC; Emotiva LPA-1 amp; Bada HD-22 tube CDP (modded); VMPS Tower II SE (fronts); DIY Clearwave Dynamic 4CC (center); Wharfedale Opus Tri-Surrounds (rear); and VMPS 215 sub
"God grooves with tubes." -
Silver Omni's or
Silver Elements
PaulyLife without music would♭ -
Silver Lightening Cables
The Force....
Speakers
Carver Amazing Fronts
CS400i Center
RT800i's Rears
Sub Paradigm Servo 15
Electronics
Conrad Johnson PV-5 pre-amp
Parasound Halo A23
Pioneer 84TXSi AVR
Pioneer 79Avi DVD
Sony CX400 CD changer
Panasonic 42-PX60U Plasma
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Ben if you could tell us what the level you want to market your cables too.. it would help to know where to go with them. Are you looking for the entry level market, mid level or higher?
a few last ones.. Cascade cables or silver cascades, or silverwinds, or STFU cablesPolkFest 2012, who's going>?
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Well with a lot of people the more I charge them the better they will think they sound. Now if I don't charge enough people won't think they are as good as they are, but I would like to sell a product at a cheap price that is truly of high quality. $90 is more than a fair price for them. I would say that is a middle of the road cable?
BenPlease. Please contact me a ben62670 @ yahoo.com. Make sure to include who you are, and you are from Polk so I don't delete your email. Also I am now physically unable to work on any projects. If you need help let these guys know. There are many people who will help if you let them know where you are.
Thanks
Ben -
+1 STFU Cables
This name would be great for those who have wives. Ever get interrupted when you're listening to your tunes? Just whip out your cable, wiggle it around, and yell, "STFU!!"HT/2-channel Rig: Sony 50 LCD TV; Toshiba HD-A2 DVD player; Emotiva LMC-1 pre/pro; Rogue Audio M-120 monoblocks (modded); Placette RVC; Emotiva LPA-1 amp; Bada HD-22 tube CDP (modded); VMPS Tower II SE (fronts); DIY Clearwave Dynamic 4CC (center); Wharfedale Opus Tri-Surrounds (rear); and VMPS 215 sub
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Just out of curiousity Ben, are you considering any of the suggestions us Polkies have made so far?
I am looking, and thinking;)Please. Please contact me a ben62670 @ yahoo.com. Make sure to include who you are, and you are from Polk so I don't delete your email. Also I am now physically unable to work on any projects. If you need help let these guys know. There are many people who will help if you let them know where you are.
Thanks
Ben -
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How about-
Name: Luminous Technology
Interconnect name: Twist of Fate
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i would think naming a product you build would be about as tough as naming your own child. It would be tough to do.PolkFest 2012, who's going>?
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danger boy wrote: »i would think naming a product you build would be about as tough as naming your own child. It would be tough to do.
Naming my kids was easy. I came up with a couple ideas, and the X said no. Also I don't want to sell my kids.... yet:eek::DPlease. Please contact me a ben62670 @ yahoo.com. Make sure to include who you are, and you are from Polk so I don't delete your email. Also I am now physically unable to work on any projects. If you need help let these guys know. There are many people who will help if you let them know where you are.
Thanks
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The problem with naming a product is trademarks. There have been some good suggestions so far, but some might set you up for future litigation. Just thinking ahead...I like Quicksilvers ...+3 ;^).
Combo rig:
Onkyo NR1007 pre-pro, Carver TFM 45(fronts), Carver TFM 35 (surrounds)
SDA 1C, CS400i, SDA 2B
PB13Ultra RO
BW Silvers
Oppo BDP-83SE -
Silver Sabre
Silver Sound -
Ron Temple wrote: »The problem with naming a product is trademarks. There have been some good suggestions so far, but some might set you up for future litigation. Just thinking ahead...I like Quicksilvers ...+3 ;^).
there better names out there than Quicksilvers... and no worries about possible copyright infringement either.PolkFest 2012, who's going>?
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silver snake
silver serpent
liquid silver
silver lucidity
silent silver****Home Theater****
Integra DHC-40.1
Rotel RMB-1075
Fronts 265-RT
Center 265-RT
Rears 65-RT
Sub BIC H-100
****VIDEO****
Projector Epson 8700 UB
BLU-RAY Sony BDP-S1000ES
****2-Channel****
Magnepan SMGa
Sub ED A3-250
AMC 3100a
TT Music Hall 2.2
Bellari VP 130 Phono Pre
Grant Fidelity Tube DAC-09
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FWIW. Many people prefer to buy from small independent business people. Some of the cooler names that I've seen of late have been Red Wine audio, Twisted Pear, etc. Image can be a make or break thing. I would first try to personally identify with your target market, and decide what you think is most important to them. Then find a way to get the product in front of them, and give them a conduit to it.
If it's a no nonsense company model, keep the name no nonsense. If you are going boutique, use an art oriented or esoteric yet simple name that implies the benefit of owning such a product. Personally, I like the small scale, hand built aspect, and the sound from the IC itself creates the best balance I've had in my system.-Ignorance is strength - -