[lacro]

Keep it simple (KISS).....

Ok...Here's my ideas

Don't look back at the past, this is a totally new venture with a couple of legends at the helm....

DR Audio
DR Audio Specialties
RD Audio
RD Audio Specialties
R&D Audio
R&D Audio Specialties

"R&D" could be construed as  Richie & Dodd or "research & development"  both are appropriate.

"Specialties" Would mean non main stream, as in battery powered, or chip amp.

A couple of my thoughts about the offering:

When I think of "chip" amps, I think "Cheap & Cheerful" not high end audiophile gear. I really like playing with chip amps because they are so CHEAP, and sound great, not something I would spend much for though.

If the amps/preamps are offered as primarily battery powered, it may limit the audience. Not everybody is ready to deal with batteries. Offer either the battery or a DC PS as equal, with the battery power as a recommended "best" choice, but not necessary for great sound.

A USB only DAC also limits the audience. It might be best to rethink that.

Stay with the unique Dodd style chassis/cases. They are unequaled for looks.

Just my thoughts....

[rif]

iHi
iOK (ok being the most common word globally)
iHear (like the iHear amp, )

[persisting1]

The younger generation who would spend $1000 on a piece of equipment, expect a certain (ie high) level of refinement, even if Beats headphones are what got them started.

I agree. Design and presentation should be key (besides the sound of course). The iPod generation has already been sold on that. It if doesn't look good, it might be a hard sell.

[simoon]

My suggestion 12V Audio.

After being in the car audio for years, I do not believe that 12V audio is a great idea.

It is way to connected to car audio. The entire business is call '12V audio'. There would be a lot of confusion.

I like 'Off the Grid'.

[sfox7076]

I agree.  I would do DC Audio before I did 12V audio.

[usp1]

After being in the car audio for years, I do not believe that 12V audio is a great idea.

It is way to connected to car audio. The entire business is call '12V audio'. There would be a lot of confusion.

I like 'Off the Grid'.

Actually, would it not be cool if the new products were actually used in car audio. That would be a whole new market to target!!

[Guy 13]

Hi all,
DC Audio is a good name because it's simple and tell what the product is. 
12V Audio could be misleading if Gary decide to have a 24V power supply.
 
Guy 13

[usp1]

I just tossed out 12V Audio without thinking much about it. But hearing the opposition to it I now like it even more. It is clearly doing what a name should do...generating discussion and immediate recognition that battery power is involved and will attract a whole crowd of audio enthusiasts to take a look. Some may buy for their home and use and some may re-purpose for auto use. There is nothing that says btw that just because your name says 12V that you cannot use 24V!

DC Audio is too generic.

[Guy 13]

Hi all,
How about: Battery Audio !
That sounds cheap...
Sounds like something that works on double A batteries.
Do you think so ?

Guy 13

[Flinx99]

Volt Acoustics
Volt Audio
Jolt Acoustics
Jolt Audio

[Chris Adams]

iHi
iOK (ok being the most common word globally)
iHear (like the iHear amp, )

I like this.

iHear Audio

[Tyson]

Or, a little humorous play on the names - Danny Richie and Gary Dodd:

Rich-Dodd (Poor-Dodd)

[nrenter]

DC Audio has my vote (or DCA for short).

[Goosepond]

Or, a little humorous play on the names - Danny Richie and Gary Dodd:

Rich-Dodd (Poor-Dodd)

Close Tyson, you almost got it. But I'd go the other way:

DoddRich!

Now there's a name that will put Gary on easy street.

Gene

[Tomy2Tone]

I like the Off the Grid idea, great for a couple of OGs like you and Gary.
(Original Gangsta?  Old guy?)

I was wondering if somebody was thinking like me...

OG Audio

-Off Grid

-Original Gangsta, Gary' been in this game a while so he's definitely an OG.

-an Original Gary idea, patent, tech.......

Appeals to young people and reduces energy consumption which today's youth are getting into more and more.

[Oscillate]

"How about O.T.G. (Off the Grid)?"

That's what first came to my mind... 'Off The Grid Audio'

'DC Audio' isn't too bad either ...to the point and easy to remember.

[srclose]

Green_Fi

IRL_Audio (InRealLife)

Eco-Fi

GridFreeAudio

[pecker]

DR-Research.

[JerryM]

Or, a little humorous play on the names - Danny Richie and Gary Dodd:

Rich-Dodd (Poor-Dodd)

I had it yet another way:

Rich GD Audio 

[gmurray618]

So I've been silently lurking for the last two years kind of embarrassed because I haven't been able to do my speaker build.  (Ran into a stumbling block and then the garage got full and ... yadda yadda)  so guess I'm coming out of lurkkerdum


I really like some of the names so far.  In particular and no particular order:

Off the Grid Audio

#### audio (I like Texas Audio)

Current Audio



Here's my 2¢

Innovate Valves is Power (IV=P)  (perhaps too clever by 1/2?)  I hope you will do a DIY version with a chassis, box of parts, circuit diagram  an set of instructions.  The chassis would ensure the Dodd look of these amps (product recognition + a little extra personal pride). 

Next, Grateful Dodd Music      (OK or Grateful Dodd Audio; Grateful Dodd Amps) 
G. D. Research     (or Dodd Research)