Japanese audio brand Onkyo files for bankruptcy
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Japanese audio brand Onkyo files for bankruptcy
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Re: Japanese audio brand Onkyo files for bankruptcy
#2How hard would it be for them to just take their existing stereo and hook it up to alexa or sonos or some other existing streaming service. If the audio quality is good then quality + decent interface seems straightforward?
Re: Japanese audio brand Onkyo files for bankruptcy
#3How hard would it be for them to just take their existing stereo and hook it up to alexa or sonos or some other existing streaming service. If the audio quality is good then quality + decent interface seems straightforward?
There were Onkyo receivers with support for Spotify Connect for example.
Re: Japanese audio brand Onkyo files for bankruptcy
#4How hard would it be for them to just take their existing stereo and hook it up to alexa or sonos or some other existing streaming service. If the audio quality is good then quality + decent interface seems straightforward?
It's pretty hard for a lot of traditional Japanese companies to adapt it seems.
Try using a Japanese bank when traveling, wow...
Re: Japanese audio brand Onkyo files for bankruptcy
#5How hard would it be for them to just take their existing stereo and hook it up to alexa or sonos or some other existing streaming service. If the audio quality is good then quality + decent interface seems straightforward?
Many modern receivers support both Chromecast and Airplay, as well as some level of HomeKit / Google Home / Alexa integration.
I think for Onkyo, they just fell in an awkward middle. Not as high end as Denon/Marantz/etc. and not as cheap as . Combined with the drastic decrease in people "needing" receivers and speakers (many people now just get a sound bar, or Bluetooth speakers) and the market squeezed them.
Re: Japanese audio brand Onkyo files for bankruptcy
#6It's too bad Denon (DENki ONkyo) didn't buy this Onkyo to make the merger complete :). I'm guessing it wasn't worth it to go downmarket via Onkyo, and it sounds like Onkyo had been accumulating debt for years.
Re: Japanese audio brand Onkyo files for bankruptcy
#7How hard would it be for them to just take their existing stereo and hook it up to alexa or sonos or some other existing streaming service. If the audio quality is good then quality + decent interface seems straightforward?
Many modern receivers support both Chromecast and Airplay, as well as some level of HomeKit / Google Home / Alexa integration. I think for Onkyo, they just fell in an awkward middle. Not as high end as Denon/Marantz/etc. and not as cheap as . Combined with the drastic decrease in people "needing" receivers and speakers (many people now just get a sound bar, or Bluetooth speakers) and the market squeezed them.
That awkward middle also included the reputation that they would easily break down after a few years, which made many people choose for a different brand.
Re: Japanese audio brand Onkyo files for bankruptcy
#8How hard would it be for them to just take their existing stereo and hook it up to alexa or sonos or some other existing streaming service. If the audio quality is good then quality + decent interface seems straightforward?
"Decent interface" is actually very, very hard. That's why a lot people are willing to pay $179 for Apple TV 4K.
Re: Japanese audio brand Onkyo files for bankruptcy
#9How hard would it be for them to just take their existing stereo and hook it up to alexa or sonos or some other existing streaming service. If the audio quality is good then quality + decent interface seems straightforward?
Many modern receivers support both Chromecast and Airplay, as well as some level of HomeKit / Google Home / Alexa integration. I think for Onkyo, they just fell in an awkward middle. Not as high end as Denon/Marantz/etc. and not as cheap as . Combined with the drastic decrease in people "needing" receivers and speakers (many people now just get a sound bar, or Bluetooth speakers) and the market squeezed them.
Shame, middle was right where I liked to be audio equipment wise. Ive had my Onkyo receiver for a long time, guess when I do finally replace it I’ll go high end.
Re: Japanese audio brand Onkyo files for bankruptcy
#10Sad to hear. Growing up I had an Onkyo amplifier that I liked a lot. I picked it up at a garage sale for a few dollars and used it through my teenage years.