Guys, been roaming around zapco's website to see their new line-up. Seems no more C2K?
The new line-up is ST-X < ST-D < DC < ZX < Z series. I couldnt see the specs yet but all of them are now on rca links.
The DC series still looks like a tank and the only difference aesthetically is the RCA. No more symbilink cable. However, some says they changed something on the interface.
For the processor, looks like Zapco did an 8 channel one. just look at the pic. cant see if accepts optical connections though.
An 8 channel processor by Zapco at about $300 less than the next comparable product out there?
Anyone have insight on the Z series as well?
I'm not sure why it's not getting more attention - If I had to guess, it's a combo of poor marketing and a stale product. From a casual observer's standpoint, it's status quo with an additional two channels.
As for the Z series, If Zapco actually updated their site...oh, wait, nevermind.
I'm not sure why it's not getting more attention - If I had to guess, it's a combo of poor marketing and a stale product. From a casual observer's standpoint, it's status quo with an additional two channels.
As for the Z series, If Zapco actually updated their site...oh, wait, nevermind.
It's one of the most flexible processors out there and now it's going to be half the price of a BitOne.1.
The Alpine H800 and 3sixty.3 have gotten tons of interest at about twice the price as well.
Go figure.
So, who has information on the new Zapco line of products?
Just when I got my son a DSP6....now this comes along. He's going to be pissed if he sees this...LOL. He is running 2-way + sub right now but eventually I'm sure he will go 3-way + sub. I told him to take baby steps and start trying to tune a 2-way + sub first.
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Anyone have any info or know where to find it on this Z8 DSP??
So it can run a 3-way and sub?? That's my biggest downfall that I don't like about the 3sixty.2, but the 3sixty.3 can do it.....though if this is quite a bit less! Win
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Talked with Mike at Zapco today about the website and even offered to help
(Been a Web Programmer since 1996)
He did say that it has been under construction for a few days and they are sorry for the mess. "It should all be fixed soon" is the best ETA I could get
Talked with Mike at Zapco today about the website and even offered to help
(Been a Web Programmer since 1996)
He did say that it has been under construction for a few days and they are sorry for the mess. "It should all be fixed soon" is the best ETA I could get
I just don't understand why companies develop on their production site. Until you have something finished, don't upload ANYTHING. Right now it looks like they are going out of business.
<-- Been developing on and off since 1997 - more off than on. Hell, I'd be happy to give them a basic site on the cheap that is at least functional and looks good. Right now, they have neither.
Well, just like Apple did recently..... If you let people know there's some new products going to be introduced, but only let them to see a bit by a bit, then when on the actual release, it will gain more people's interest...
That's marketing deparment's plan.... I'm 1 of stupid fellow that wasted 10 minutes figuring WTF happened to Zapco's website....
I just don't understand why companies develop on their production site. Until you have something finished, don't upload ANYTHING. Right now it looks like they are going out of business.
<-- Been developing on and off since 1997 - more off than on. Hell, I'd be happy to give them a basic site on the cheap that is at least functional and looks good. Right now, they have neither.
As kyheng said, it's a marketing thing, it makes perfect sense... I've never done it that way but then again, I am a developer and not a marketing person. I've developed many game sites and would LOVE to make it easy for the Zapco guys to get in, make a change and get out.
As kyheng said, it's a marketing thing, it makes perfect sense... I've never done it that way but then again, I am a developer and not a marketing person. I've developed many game sites and would LOVE to make it easy for the Zapco guys to get in, make a change and get out.
Hell, for Zapco I'd do it in trade...
As a marketing guy, it makes no sense the way Zapco is doing it.
When Apple shuts down their online store, they state that it will be coming back up shortly, and most news outlets are running stories about the next gizmo.
All Zapco has done is create a bunch of links that cycle back to the same page (I'm talking about their product page). It looks like the don't know what they are doing. The two (Apple and Zapco) are distinctly different. If you want to make a "sneak peek," you leave your entire site live (old product lines included) and have a link to a special page on your site to show what you've been brewing (see JL Audio).
Furthermore, if this is your mission statement:
"ZAPCO is dedicated to the pursuit of Audio Fidelity. Our prime objectives are to design and manufacture car audio products of unsurpassed Quality, to provide unparalleled Support and Service for these Products and to conduct business in a manner that will enhance the Quality of Life for all involved.
Clearly you are trying to leverage the "Quality" side of the brand. A website like that doesn't exude quality and is completely inconsistent with their mission statement, and frankly makes them look like a fly-by-night company.
Finally, you never purposely put dead links up on your site.
Well, just like Apple did recently..... If you let people know there's some new products going to be introduced, but only let them to see a bit by a bit, then when on the actual release, it will gain more people's interest...
That's marketing deparment's plan.... I'm 1 of stupid fellow that wasted 10 minutes figuring WTF happened to Zapco's website....
If that is indeed zapco's strategy...it isn't doing anything to attract my interest.
It is like going to an unclean restaurant...you just DO NOT want to eat there...no-matter how good the food is...
A website like that doesn't exude quality and is completely inconsistent with their mission statement, and frankly makes them look like a fly-by-night company.
Zapco has never had a great website, but I've never held it against them because they make innovative products.
Crappy websites are not that uncommon with smaller audio companies. Take Tru Technology. You go to their site and their product lines change about once in a blue moon. Their last product catalog is from half a decade ago. Then you call them and ask about their thousand dollar upgrades only to find that the one person who can tell you what the upgrades actually do won't be in for a few days. It just makes you picture 3 guys working out of their garage putting amps together.
If Tru can get a pass, Zapco has more than earned one.
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