What do you consider the most when choosing a pair of speakers?


Hi, just being curious here. 

When choosing a pair of speakers, do you consider design first? or the sound? or a particular brand? 

I want to say the sound matters the most for me, but my wife would never allow anything industrial looks or a design that goes against her taste regardless of the sound quality. 

What are your thought?

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As ghdprentice says -- "musicality with details in the correct perspective, midrange bloom and detailed natural bass." To this I'd add 3D imaging. 

Not in order/ think of 5 pie slices

Speaker designer/ engineer ie Richard Vandersteen

Build Quality

Sound Quality (by my ears)

Warranty and service

Reviews by users

I almost never look at measurements.