Simple answer to this question........................"NONE!!!" Be smart. Always audition before purchasing the most important component in your audio system..........."Speakers."
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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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@jaymark , Are you still enjoying the Elector? |
Amphion Argon 3S. KEF LS50W2. Good quality monitor speakers placed as standmounts that don’t require fastidious room placement, understanding that a good subwoofer for low frequency support is almost always necessary. I suspect the field would widen even more if DSP and room correction were included in the plan (not everyone’s cup of tea here, I know.) Buying unheard is a risk, but with well-reviewed speakers from reputable makers, that risk can be made acceptable. I would not buy any very expensive speaker without listening in person at least at a shop or a show, and if a passive, hearing it with a variety of amplifiers. Large floorstanders and monumental monobloc amps are not my interest, but with that kind of equipment I can’t imagine buying that unheard. |
@thecarpathian I have pulled the Elector out of my lakehouse system to rotate in a tube preamp. But yes, I still enjoy it. |
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