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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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jsal3689
78 posts
 

My endgame speaker is Sonus Faber Serafino. I have had many speakers through the years. These have blown my mind!!!

boomerbillone
331 posts
 

Would you want a mail-order bride?

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ozzy
7,263 posts
 

Every speaker that I have bought without listening to them first ended up being sold. Either I was not satisfied with the sound or the appearance. Primarily because of the sound.

Check them out first!

ozzy

stuartk
2,454 posts
 

I would say depending on the budget preferably a speaker you can try before you buy, has good reviews, and is not fussy about room placement. Make sure to choose a size that is suitable for your room size and will likely have synergy with your amp. If your amp is on the warm side, probably best not to get warm sounding speaker and vice versa.

 Make sure room acoustics are decent before auditioning. Any speaker won't sound great in a poor sounding room.

+1 

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stringreen
6,388 posts
 

why isn't Vandersteen on your list of must listen

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