WAF.
Remember you will be looking at them a lot more than
listening to them.
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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@m-db Can’t say I disagree. I am subscribed to my local classfields for vintage audio. It’s always a kick in the teeth when you spend thousands on speakers and you see very intriguing speakers for not much money. How about 90€ for Ruark Swordman II Plus speakers? With much discipline and patience you could build a serious setup under 300€. Granted, you’ll get 0 recognition from the “audiophile” community. It’s all just unwanted UK hear from the 2000s. These days Ruark Audio sells overpriced alarm radio alarm clocks. What a shame! It’s like a philosophy of buying the 12th best option for 1/20th the cost. And everything is pretty darn good. I wish I could rewind that clock a year or two. I would be 4k€ richer. Or have like 15 pairs of speakers and 5 amps. Just see what sticks.
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I am with Verdantaudio. I have my room pretty much set and my gear is fine. Pretty much any speaker I buy, and 90 percent are not listened to first, sound great. I have found that monitors are my choice and have gone through many in the last few years. They are definitely easier to ship, move around and store. I currently have 4 pairs that I swap out to change things up. Synergy is key and finding what you love is part of the audio journey for me. |
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