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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Wow, great responses from fellow audio lovers. I envy those who knows exactly what to look for in terms of what sonic signature to pursue. I mean it. 

I started selling Mon Acoustic Audio speakers in the US, because I want to continue my passion in audio throughout my life. I am glad to find a way to communicate with audio lovers, just to talk about audio stuffs + life (whoever wants to share). I wanted to have a direct feedback as well 🤩

@djones51 No we don't feature measurements at this point since the measurements can give some indexes, but not the whole characteristics of the speakers. We are considering providing this to who auditions it at exhibitions, such as AXPONA(at this point, the only audio show we will attend annually) next year but nothing firm yet. I also do think the measurement can be a guide when there is no auditioning available.

 

@spenav Not many people are blessed with the perfect space for audio hobby. But also the exact condition gives a different journey to find the pure joy to your ears. That is a blessing itself, I would say. 

@r042wal  The logistics cost is a challenge for everyone. Many dealers are already flooded with products they can sell. I wish this industry has a way for manufacturers to demo the products to wider audiences in physical form. 

For the past 42 years decision making has been very easy for me. The speaker must have the word “Magnepan” on it.

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