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They make high quality stuff. I have an OP-1 synthesizer. It's not just good looking, it's an amazingly innovative and fun device.

thih9 5y ago
I agree that their stuff is high quality concept-wise; at the same time their products are not very durable. E.g. OP-1 is prone to failures; knobs break, ports and keys stop working. In case someone likes high quality and durable products, I recommend doing careful research before buying from this brand.
Kirby64 5y ago
Not saying OP-1 is a bad product, but it is VERY expensive, and one could argue that the aesthetic of the OP-1 is what makes it a good device. For something like a PC case, there's already a LOT of options in aesthetics, so asking for nearly $200 for a case (that, as pointed out, you have to assemble yourself!) is a bit much to swallow. $200 gets you basically the highest end case in ANY look that you want. Perhaps not this 'unique', but you have a plethora of options.
neom 5y ago
They used to make high quality stuff. OPZ and OB4 have been a huge let down in terms of build quality and sturdiness.
breadzeppelin__ 5y ago
I'm not sure that is still the case. I have an OP-Z and lurking forums for that device reveals tons of posts about build / hardware issues. Luckily my secondhand unit only has SOME broken components but it's pretty widely known as an incredibly fragile device with many design flaws
- hbosch 5y ago
  The OP-Z is made of plastic. The OP-1 is all aluminum.
  - tadbit 5y ago
    There's plenty of products made with plastic that holds up well, even in the most harsh environments. They decided to make the OP-Z out of plastic and it didn't hold up well. It's the fault of their poor design, or at least the type of plastic they decided to use, not the materials.
b0tzzzzzzman 5y ago
Wish it wasn't unbelievably expensive. I have wanted to get one for sometime now. Rather amazing little device.
smoldesu 5y ago
I might be a little more forgiving to their cause if they didn't drastically increase the price after it became popular.

thih9 5y ago

I agree that their stuff is high quality concept-wise; at the same time their products are not very durable. E.g. OP-1 is prone to failures; knobs break, ports and keys stop working. In case someone likes high quality and durable products, I recommend doing careful research before buying from this brand.

Kirby64 5y ago

Not saying OP-1 is a bad product, but it is VERY expensive, and one could argue that the aesthetic of the OP-1 is what makes it a good device. For something like a PC case, there's already a LOT of options in aesthetics, so asking for nearly $200 for a case (that, as pointed out, you have to assemble yourself!) is a bit much to swallow. $200 gets you basically the highest end case in ANY look that you want. Perhaps not this 'unique', but you have a plethora of options.

neom 5y ago

They used to make high quality stuff. OPZ and OB4 have been a huge let down in terms of build quality and sturdiness.

breadzeppelin__ 5y ago

I'm not sure that is still the case. I have an OP-Z and lurking forums for that device reveals tons of posts about build / hardware issues. Luckily my secondhand unit only has SOME broken components but it's pretty widely known as an incredibly fragile device with many design flaws

hbosch 5y ago
The OP-Z is made of plastic. The OP-1 is all aluminum.
- tadbit 5y ago
  There's plenty of products made with plastic that holds up well, even in the most harsh environments. They decided to make the OP-Z out of plastic and it didn't hold up well. It's the fault of their poor design, or at least the type of plastic they decided to use, not the materials.

b0tzzzzzzman 5y ago

Wish it wasn't unbelievably expensive. I have wanted to get one for sometime now. Rather amazing little device.

smoldesu 5y ago

I might be a little more forgiving to their cause if they didn't drastically increase the price after it became popular.