[bobgpsr]

As much as I like and trust SVS (I have a PC-Ultra), there is nothing really bad about AV123. They have been around since 2000 and have a very respectable line of "Rocket" speakers.

The MFW-15 is a beast (big & heavy) and a good buy for $700. A very good subwoofer designer, Mark Seaton, was involved in the creation of the MFW-15.

 

[bobgpsr]

Things that make you go hmmmm,

http://av123forum.com/showthread.php?p=732097#post732097
posted 16 Feb 2009 by the AV123 VP:

Our President, Mark L. Schifter will not be available for a short two to three week period of time due to a cardiac related medical condition he is being treated for. Join with me please in wishing Mark a speedy recovery so that he can once again be here and lead our company as he has done for the last 10 years.

It is business as usual at av123, and while all of us have heard rumors of our demise, nothing could be further from the truth. Our business, our suppliers, our sub-contractors have all been here or in direct contact with us in order to improve in the areas where we have needed help and change. Every one of these people are behind us 100%, and have joined in wishing Mark a speedy recovery and back to the office as soon as possible.

Mark will not be allowed any "technology" for a short period of time, so that he may rest, but he has indicated a need in contacting a few of you which given his condition may take a few days. Please be patient with him.

And then later on 2 Mar 2009 by the AV123 pres:

Good Day All...

I'm taking a moment out to pen a short note here about the re-start of our forums. I know this topic is very much "alive" in everyone's mind.

Our goal is to have the forums begin again BEFORE the end of the week. We are a bit behind schedule - frankly, due to my own health issues. I have not been able to "finish" my thoughts etc with Kurt - but we are due to talk shortly. I want to add that this goal is not CAST in stone - but we will do everything in our power to "get there" as soon as is feasibly possible.

Once we have some agreement in place - the forum will begin anew. Kurt will begin (hopefully) close to our "goal" of 10 Moderators and 2 Co-Counsels in place. Kurt has not agreed to anything as of this moment - but enough has been said and spoken of to know that we are basically in "complete agreement" with the kind of forum - and what will be - and won't be acceptable from the outset of this re-launch. Many people will surely be contacted this week about your interest (or not) in helping us...

I know that our team here has weighed in (heavily) on how they can (in places) - and can't be involved. This will of course have great meaning to what we are trying to do from a "larger picture sense" here at av123. I think our progress has been obvious to most - if not all. We have all worked hard to DELIVER on our promises.

More to come...

Thank you for your patience and support.

Warmly...

mls
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Mark L. Schifter
President and Founder
Perpetual Technologies / www.av123.com