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Speaker return or sell As New

I recently purchased 2 sets of speaker, on paper radically different.

1. The LRS from Magnepan 2. The Zu Audio Dirty Weekend.

I love rock music, from the classic bands to Metallica. I also listen to all music in smaller doses.

Simple AB testing with my ordinary ears, cheap cables and an unremarkable amplifier. Led me to prefer the LRS with a REL T7i subwoofer versus the Dirty Weekenders.

Having said that, 2 questions arise.

First, any suggestions to make the desicion better informed without at this moment buying a better amp or cables.

Amp is an Iota VX with the additional power amp.

Cables 12AWG un branded.

Streaming for now from Amazon Ultra HD for testing through a Bluetooth Aptx adapter.

I cannot afford to spend more money for now.

And the other question, do you think I should offer the Dirty Weekenders for sale "As New" since they are and give anyone who missed the recent sale, the chance of buying them. They have the Capacitors upgrade from Zu. Or simply return for the full refund they offer?

As ever, thanks for any input and advice!

Happy Holidays to all.

B.
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reubent
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@kenjit  said:

its not free for the company. They end up paying for it

Agreed. It's not free, it a choice. Free will......

You've now displayed "victimhood" on both the manufacturers and consumers sides of speaker purchase deals. Typical victim mentality.

I can play this game all day. Feel free to keep up your petty replies and I'll keep coming back with free market principles...

Kenjit, It is part of Zu's business model and they have accounted for the costs of potential returns. It's the way Zu has choosen to do business. I'm sure they have determined that it is an effective use of "marketing budget", and much less expensive than advertising in the traditional sense. Also, it is called "free will". Zu knowingly operates this way, knowing a certain percentage of speakers will be returned. It's their choice to accept returns and it is the consumers choice to return if not satisfied. It is a win/win. 

Reading some of your previous posts, you almost always say the speaker companies are cheating or duping the consumer. In this case, the "evil speaker manufacturer" is offering an OUT in the event the consumer does not find the speaker to be a good value.

Why do you have an issue with this?
mijostyn's avatar
mijostyn
8,570 posts
 
reubent, have you watched the movie Little Big Man? Kenjit is a contrary.
Great movie by the way. Dustin Hoffman at his best.
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lak
4,723 posts
 
Unless you already have a buyer that is willing to pay you the amount you spent and pick up the cost of shipping if needed I'd suggest you take advantage of the ZU Audio trial offer and send them back, otherwise, my bet is you will be taking a loss.
reubent
7,075 posts
 
@mijostyn said:

have you watched the movie Little Big Man?

Yes, many times. Great movie.
kenjit
1,771 posts
 
Why do you have an issue with this?

Because its not good enough. I want to be able to put each and every speaker to the test all in one go in my own time. Do you know any dealer that would provide that for free? 

Should we be charged to walk into a clothing store just to browse? Thats what the greedy high end industry is doing. Do not be duped. Save your money
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