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Genesis Car Audio Closes Doors

Started by Marc ♫, Aug 27 2010 10:04 AM

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#1 Marc ♫

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Posted 27 August 2010 - 10:04 AM

From the website: http://www.mobileele...o_closes_doors/

Genesis was founded in 1991 with the mission to create the world's finest automotive audio systems. After nearly 20 years and countless accolades received around the world, Genesis this morning announced the closure of the company. Announced via their Facebook page, "Hello loyal fans...............I have the unfortunate job of giving you the sad news that as of midday today we closed the factory doors and will no longer be the much loved GENESIS amplifiers.............thank you all for your continued support over the last 19 years."

As the market shifts further and further towards a budget, entry level and price driven industry we can only hope that more of the higher end and prestigous brands do not follow this same fate.

Genesis Car Audio was distributed in Australia by Mobile Audio Solutions who distribute other brands including Dynaudio, Arc Audio, Image Dynamics and DLS.

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Posted 27 August 2010 - 10:43 AM

Sad news indeed... :(

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Posted 27 August 2010 - 10:49 AM

Damo95, on 27 August 2010 - 10:43 AM, said:

Sad news indeed... :(
very sad indeed :violin:

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Posted 27 August 2010 - 11:04 AM

I am still in shock! Posted Image

This news has come as a huge surprise to many people (including the local distributor, when I called him this morning!)

It should be made aware to those who have purchased Genesis gear recently, that all warranties are still valid and the usual Genesis back-up and service will continue.
For anyone thinking of purchasing a Genesis amplifier/s, they are still available while current stocks exist.

Mark

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Posted 27 August 2010 - 11:17 AM

It's a real shame this is what has happened. It would be a sad world if all we have to choose from is mass market gear!

Here's hoping other manufacturers don't suffer the same fate as Genesis.


Cheers,

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Edited by shaky, 27 August 2010 - 11:18 AM.

What I have:


Car: Nup!!

System: Lotsa gear in lotsa boxes!!

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Posted 27 August 2010 - 10:50 PM

gordon@genesis said:

"The name Genesis is so strong in the industry and in peoples hearts, this may be the closing of one door, but I'm sure another will open - might just take a while! I hold out hope for the name!"


Absolutely, the closure of the factory doesn't necessarily signal the end of the brand.

A number of premium brands have been through changes of similar magnitude over the years and are still with us.

I'd be surprised if someone didn't pick up the baton and run with it."

p'raps all is not totally lost.

see http://www.talkaudio...t=336048&page=1

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Posted 29 August 2010 - 11:46 AM

Frankston Car Audio, on 27 August 2010 - 11:04 AM, said:

I am still in shock! Posted Image

This news has come as a huge surprise to many people (including the local distributor, when I called him this morning!)

It should be made aware to those who have purchased Genesis gear recently, that all warranties are still valid and the usual Genesis back-up and service will continue.
For anyone thinking of purchasing a Genesis amplifier/s, they are still available while current stocks exist.

Mark


Then I feel bloody happy to have snared one of their famous amps, and expertly installed by Mark
Thanks:good:



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Posted 29 August 2010 - 08:58 PM

Wow!

WOW!!!! DAMN YOU, ENTRY LEVEL!!!! :angry:
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Posted 06 October 2010 - 11:39 PM

Looks like there may be some good news:

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Changes are happening!

5 October, 2010

Check back soon, we should have some very positive news in the coming weeks!

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From the Genesis official blog.

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Posted 11 October 2010 - 12:27 PM

A fellow Zimbabwean who worked at Genesis has set up his own high end company. http://www.audiowaveltd.com/
Not cheap and looks are debateable but the craftsmanship looks top notch.
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Posted 11 October 2010 - 03:19 PM

Audiowave have been around a few years now in the U.K.

"Not cheap" would be the worlds largest understatement!

A couple of guys I talk to in Britain, use or have used the gear..

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Posted 12 October 2010 - 07:43 PM

Frankston Car Audio, on 11 October 2010 - 03:19 PM, said:

Audiowave have been around a few years now in the U.K.

"Not cheap" would be the worlds largest understatement!

A couple of guys I talk to in Britain, use or have used the gear..

Mark


My parents were friends with the founder / owners parents and he was engaged to my sister for a couple of years.
Grant actually installed my first car alarm in the 90's
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Posted 12 October 2010 - 08:59 PM

SAM77H, on 12 October 2010 - 07:43 PM, said:

My parents were friends with the founder / owners parents and he was engaged to my sister for a couple of years.
Grant actually installed my first car alarm in the 90's

Found these pics he sent me a few years back....


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Posted 13 October 2010 - 02:25 AM

just found this too
http://cgi.ebay.co.u...2a8477f&afsrc=1

not good welll good for prices but not good in genral

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Posted 08 December 2010 - 06:23 PM

Has Genesis Car Audio started back up again as I got a new price list last week all the amps in it.

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