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.
Yes, kinda, as in you're rolling some dice. It may work out grear or at least very good. People do it a lot and have verygood luck very often. But it isn't quite as certain as hearing them first. Important to remember, though, that even hearing them in a shop is not a guarantee. As has been pointed out, different setting, electronics, cables (even though they don't matter at all) etc. |
With caveats and a basic understanding for room size (no LS3/5a in large rooms) placement (no Magnepans up against the wall), and power (MAs are esy to drive, moderately efficient, Maggies need more) I can't imagine anyone being disappointed with Monitor Audio's current line up, especially the Silver series or Magnepans. The Wow/$ ratio is just too much in thri favor. |
@grislybutter Castle is UK based. So these speakers show up on the local classfields in Europe for rock-bottom prices because the brand recognition is low (you can thank Castle for that). |
