Name my cables contest

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  • TNRabbit
    TNRabbit Posts: 2,168
    edited September 2008
    Ben There, Done That....

    OR

    Never Ben Better

    OR

    Beneficent Ben's Bullion Bridges

    OR

    Clarity Correlators

    OR

    Clearly Colorless Cables

    OR

    Sterling Strands
    TNRabbit
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  • concealer404
    concealer404 Posts: 7,440
    edited September 2008
    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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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,536
    edited September 2008
    "Ben's twisted pair?"
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  • Joe08867
    Joe08867 Posts: 3,919
    edited September 2008
    Ben's Original Silver Specials = BOSS

    Effortless Silver Interconnects = ESI
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  • Jstas
    Jstas Posts: 14,806
    edited September 2008
    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?
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  • Early B.
    Early B. Posts: 7,900
    edited September 2008
    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

    "God grooves with tubes."
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  • Early B.
    Early B. Posts: 7,900
    edited September 2008
    Jstas wrote: »
    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

    "God grooves with tubes."
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  • Jstas
    Jstas Posts: 14,806
    edited September 2008
    Early B. wrote: »
    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.
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  • edbert
    edbert Posts: 1,041
    edited September 2008
    steveinaz wrote: »
    "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. :D

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    Here's my stuff.
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  • Early B.
    Early B. Posts: 7,900
    edited September 2008
    Jstas wrote: »
    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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  • Jstas
    Jstas Posts: 14,806
    edited September 2008
    Early B. wrote: »
    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?
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  • Hilbert
    Hilbert Posts: 316
    edited September 2008
    Frankenstein Cables.

    Bringing dead systems back to life.
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  • NotaSuv
    NotaSuv Posts: 3,847
    edited September 2008
    Jstas wrote: »
    So you speak for Ben now?

    still launching scuds??
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  • Early B.
    Early B. Posts: 7,900
    edited September 2008
    NotaSuv wrote: »
    still launching scuds??

    :D:p:D

    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."
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  • Pauly
    Pauly Posts: 4,519
    edited September 2008
    Silver Omni's or

    Silver Elements


    Pauly
    Life without music would♭
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  • disneyjoe7
    disneyjoe7 Posts: 11,435
    edited September 2008
    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
    WMC Win7 32bit HD DVR


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  • danger boy
    danger boy Posts: 15,722
    edited September 2008
    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 cables ;)
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  • ben62670
    ben62670 Posts: 15,969
    edited September 2008
    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?
    Ben
    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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  • Early B.
    Early B. Posts: 7,900
    edited September 2008
    Keiko wrote: »
    +1 STFU Cables :p

    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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  • ben62670
    ben62670 Posts: 15,969
    edited September 2008
    Keiko wrote: »
    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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  • zingo
    zingo Posts: 11,258
    edited September 2008
    BW Carma Cables
    Jake
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  • BigMac
    BigMac Posts: 849
    edited September 2008
    How about-

    Name: Luminous Technology
    Interconnect name: Twist of Fate
    :)
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  • danger boy
    danger boy Posts: 15,722
    edited September 2008
    i would think naming a product you build would be about as tough as naming your own child. It would be tough to do.
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  • ben62670
    ben62670 Posts: 15,969
    edited September 2008
    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::D
    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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  • Ron Temple
    Ron Temple Posts: 3,212
    edited September 2008
    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 ;^).

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    SDA 1C, CS400i, SDA 2B
    PB13Ultra RO
    BW Silvers
    Oppo BDP-83SE
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  • Polkitup2
    Polkitup2 Posts: 1,621
    edited September 2008
    Silver Sabre
    Silver Sound
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  • danger boy
    danger boy Posts: 15,722
    edited September 2008
    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. ;)
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  • sir_lagzalot
    sir_lagzalot Posts: 258
    edited September 2008
    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
    Sirius Stiletto 2

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  • SKsolutions
    SKsolutions Posts: 1,820
    edited September 2008
    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.
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  • Systems
    Systems Posts: 14,873
    edited September 2008
    Candy Cables
    Testing
    Testing
    Testing
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