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The GuangZhou Hi-Fi Show

Posted by: Robert Harley at 8:08 am, December 3rd, 2007

KEF's Muon concept loudspeaker drew many fans.

How to demonstrate a loudspeaker, Chinese-style.

Some of the products on display clearly took their styling cues from established brands. There was a marked similarity between some Chinese brands and iconic American or European products, although no outright copies, as I've seen in the past at some Asian shows. Similarly, I saw several marques that have become defunct the U.S. resurrected by Chinese companies. The new manufacturer either bought the name, or the name's trademark expired and the Chinese company simply took its name and logo as its own. Remember Counterpoint? Vimak?

Once-famous brand names with expired trademarks are fair game for appropriation.

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Comments

Anonymous (not verified) -- Sat, 01/03/2009 - 21:54

 Do have info on exhibitors that presented at the GuangZhou AV Fair. I am trying to find an exhibitor list
 

Jimmy Page (not verified) -- Tue, 10/06/2009 - 21:40

 will this show be on again this year?

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