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the big one: how do you choose speakers? By what features, data?

I am curious how the experts choose speakers when upgrading? What are the priorities, what would make you stretch your budget?

Based on e.g....

  • brand/company’s reputation
  • price
  • sensitivity
  • crossover frequency
  • compatibility with existing amp, etc.?

I don’t have buyer’s remorse for my last pair but I sure made some stupid choices until I got there, that I could have avoided if I had known about this forum sooner.

 

grislybutter
grislybutter OP
3,077 posts
 

I am curious about horns, but I always thought I need space for it, not my 12'x12' room

larryi
4,014 posts
 

I’ve heard horn systems work well in small rooms; they should not be ruled out for any situation.  Also many horn systems are really at their best playing softly—they deliver a lively sound at lower volume than other types of speakers.

ricmech23
105 posts
 

Don’t forget about customer service and the availability of parts if needed. 

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ditusa
1,886 posts
 

@larryi Wrote:

I’ve heard horn systems work well in small rooms; they should not be ruled out for any situation. Also many horn systems are really at their best playing softly—they deliver a lively sound at lower volume than other types of speakers.

I agree! 😎

Mike

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jeffseight
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