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What speaker could safely be ordered without hearing it first?

Hi everyone,

I’m in the midst of my speaker search and curious about something.......as noted above. There are some brands I would be interested in based on reputation, reviews, looks etc but may never be able to hear first.

I’m curious what the collective group thinks would be a safe choice having never heard them first. I know there are variables as in size of room, current gear etc. Just want to see what people would suggest. The one I would note based on what I have read is Joseph Audio. I’d also be curious if people would say the same about Borresen.

So it may be a frivolous exercise but I’ll ask the question anyway. Let me know your thoughts.

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stuartbmw3
90 posts
 

Harbeth speakers work well with Luxman solid state integrated amps. You can’t get much safer than that.

stuartk
2,429 posts
 

@larsman

I dunno - some folks, like me, wouldn’t want to deal with returning big floorstanding speakers, returns or no returns..

I get it. I just don't trust my ability to make a purchasing decision based on a showroom demo or review. But there are many here who are much more knowledgeable than I am. 

stuartk
2,429 posts
 

@krelldog 

I'm pretty sure this rarely happens. Its a great idea, but I can't imagine many dealers are going to let you take expensive speakers home, unbox them, audition them,re-box them and then bring them back. They may sell them too you, and let you bring them back with a restocking fee.

I agree -- but I never suggested it did!  I'm referring to online sales.

elliottbnewcombjr
5,248 posts
 

One's you can return, hopefully within driving range, or, risk return shipping as the price of getting out of the wrong thing.

or

Ones with LEVEL controls, allowing you to adjust their frequency distribution in your space, that location in that space, to your 'taste' or specific hearing characteristics!!!!!

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