What speaker could safely be ordered without hearing it first?

@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. 

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.

Maybe these guys were mentioned…or not

I would not hesitate to recommend Ascend Acoustic. Great speakers and even better customer service…not to mention one of the best bang for the buck in the industry.…and no, I am not affiliated with them in any way.

30 day in home trial.

Back in the day I would have suggested William

F. Buckley. 

I love(d) William Buckley @jeffseight. I regularly watched his Firing Line TV show. And Christopher Hitchens. Two writers (and speakers) who couldn’t be more different from one another.