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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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lak
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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
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@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
paulburnett
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FWIW, I have read that better electronics are not wasted on the LRS. Never heard them, but the same has been said about my Vandersteens. I was skeptical. Having recently moved to Pass Labs, I can tell you that certain brands of speakers really benefit from higher-quality amplification. Read around about the LRS. May be worth experimentation in that direction. 

Good luck!

Paul
reubent
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@kenjit  - Now you are just arguing for the sake of argument.

I mentioned nothing about the speaker industry in general. I commented on Zu Audio's policy of offering a "free" in home trial. Of all people, I would have thought you would have embraced this policy. It is IMPOSSIBLE to be duped if you get to listen to the speaker in your own home and you have the ability to return said speakers in the event you do not like them or simply change your mind. This is called a CHOICE, Free Will, so to speak. This is a tremendous benefit for the consumer and a potential sales opportunity for the manufacturer. Win/Win.

One cannot be duped if they have the opportunity to audition the speaker in their own home. It's impossible to be duped. Everything is right there in front of you and you make a choice. Keep it or return it, based on your own criteria. Now, I'm not saying you can't make a mistake. But the mistake is on you as the listener, not on the extremely generous speaker manufacturer who has offered you the "free in home trial". 

I think I may understand the problem now. You've made purchasing mistakes and now you are venting due to your frustration with yourself.

I sincerely hope you find Peace (and your perfect speaker) in the new year.


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