There a lot variables. Do you already have the electronics and source devise? What kind of expenditure are we talking about? Does your taste run to more of an analytical, resolving type of sound or do you like a warmer sound. What kind of room are we talking about. The larger the expenditure the more I would be inclined to travel to listen.
Buying Without Audition
Surely I'm not the only one with the dilemma of living out in the boonies with no audio equipment dealer (other than Walmart) within 100+ miles. How does one choose among the many speakers offered in any given price range without listening to them before buying? The reviews are often skewed by self interest and, in any event, what you hear and what you like is completely subjective and the prosaic descriptions in the reviews mean different thing to different people. After all, you really can't accurately describe in words what someone else might hear. The problem is compounded if you wish to buy "used" from a private party as there often is no right of return, and when there is, the cost of shipping both ways is a significant consideration, especially when looking for floor speakers.
Any educated suggestions?
Any educated suggestions?
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