Originally posted by mikf:
Guys - you misinterpreted my post. The first paragraph was a quote from an earlier post from another member on this thread (Dan01. He was saying that the consumer is being ripped off by these keyboard companies who make huge profits from each keyboard. I was responding to this by pointing out that this is ridiculous because even a mega corp like Yamaha cant make money at these prices, and is in bad shape. So for a company like Ketron its probably a constant struggle to stay in business while remaining competitive and its the consumer who is getting the good deal. Even if his statement that they could profit a million bucks from selling 500 Audyas was correct - and there is no way it is even close to correct - spread over 3 or 4 years that wouldnt actually be much of a return on investment.
The Audya 5 is a great keyboard at a great price, - probably several steps in technology ahead of the anticipated new Tyros 4 and at lower cost - and so it will be my next purchase. I believe we are all in agreement!
Mike
Hi All,
The problem I think with Ketrons high price is based on the number of KB they can sell. You cannot compare Ketron with Yamaha, they will only sell a fraction that Yamaha sell.
Sorry but it is as simple as that!
The T3 perhaps, has sold in 1000s, I don't think the Audya WW as sold 500, they will be lucky if they have got the setting up costs back yet??
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