I've known Jacob Heilbrunn since 2002 when he visited me in my previous home. I've spoken to him numerous times, particularly when he was building his room. I specifically talked to Jacob when he acquired both the Caliburn TT and the Wilson XLF's and he was going to buy those whatever the price he paid. I've not spoken to him since he got the Wamm's.
likely in the whole world Jacob has the best room of any reviewer. any manufacturer would love to have gear in that room. so he likely can pick and choose, and he does. and if he wants to buy something, he has the means. not all reviewers do.
so there may be feelings involved understandably with accommodation pricing with Jacob or anyone, but it has nothing to do with what Jacob writes, other than he will write about things he likes. and I don't have any gear or brands in common with him at all. but that is how he is. just my 2 cents. I realize i'm not going to change anyone's mind. but felt I should add the data point.
likely in the whole world Jacob has the best room of any reviewer. any manufacturer would love to have gear in that room. so he likely can pick and choose, and he does. and if he wants to buy something, he has the means. not all reviewers do.
so there may be feelings involved understandably with accommodation pricing with Jacob or anyone, but it has nothing to do with what Jacob writes, other than he will write about things he likes. and I don't have any gear or brands in common with him at all. but that is how he is. just my 2 cents. I realize i'm not going to change anyone's mind. but felt I should add the data point.