[jmrouleau]

I just wanted to get people's opinions on the potential of starting a company that would manufacture wireless audio systems. The objectives of the company would be to produce a high quality product which is as consumer friendly as possible.

I personally think the hardest part would be developing a brand that the consumer will recognize.

Let me know whether you think a company like this could prosper.

[Dan_Colella]

When you say wireless audio systems are you talking portable systems, home systems, or what it could definately be a succesfull venture if the right marketing is employed. I am intreseted to hear what type of sytems you are talking about.

[simplegreen]

First company that can develope and man. wireless surround sound systems for home audio for a reasonable price will be a billionare

[shawnman19]

With Wireless Audio systems you lose quality of sound due to the fact that that you are not applying a direct cable connection from the amplifier to the speaker. Some new audio systems employee the technology needed to ensure a high quality audio experience, but they are expensive. Give it 3-5 years and it will be as prevelent as plasma screen TVs are now. (Did you know that Plasma TVs have been around since the early 80's they just cost $500,000 to manufactor back then)

This type of company would be profitable, but you would need a very large initial invest to design, patent, and eventually manufactor this high quality of a product. Why do you think large conglomorates that have an annual R & D budget of a couple billion dollars are always the first to get these technologies?

Great Idea, but I this ones already covered.

[jmrouleau]

I am pretty sure there is enough technology already.

I could be wrong but I think I can make it work.

Don't really want to let on too much though.

[Nigami Enterprise]

Your better off buying a product that has already been manufactured then putting your brand name on it, It will save so much hassle and money. Asia already have all the technology you need.

[jmrouleau]

Would an asian patent provent me from manufacturing a similar product? And if so how different would the product have to be?

[Nigami Enterprise]

Any company that has manufactured a product will have patents in most countries not just asia. In therory it has to be 40% different. Just to have a new product like that developed your looking at well over 100 grand just for a proto type then your looking at approx 12grand for a patent in each country you want to sell it in. Only get a product developed if it's never been done before or you have a whole lot of cash. Your better off either putting your brand and logo on there casing or designing a casing to fit around there product.