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New buy, no return policy

I am negotiating a sale with a reputable, but small dealer for a pair of new Acora SRC-2 speakers. I have heard them in the showroom with comparable electronics to my own and loved the sound and design. The show room was only slightly acoustically treated.

I'm ready to throw down, but the dealer does not have any kind of return policy if, for some reason, they dont work out in my own space. I dont feel comfortable with this policy but wondering if I am just being too entitled?  Other dealers from which I have purchased new speakers  have had 30 or 60 day returns, no questions asked. 

I also have the opportunity to buy a used set of these speakers from TMR with a return policy (minus 5% ,restock) if not satisfied. Of course the used price is considerably cheaper but there is no factory warranty and although they are stated to have had own owner, their age and provenance are unknown.

Any guidance, opinions or advice?

mintakax
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mulveling
2,235 posts
 

Are those speakers worth $48k, anyway ?

Acoras sound really good, and nobody else is making high end speakers in such nice granite / marble cabinets, so they fit a niche in the market. You should give them a listen. Personally, I really liked the slightly more modest SRC-1. Anyways, I think op was wise to avoid paying the $48K (or close to that). 

I’ll really miss my longtime relationship with my now-retired dealer (who also dealt Acoras, incidentally). Don’t think I have the patience to start a new relationship these days, don’t like the online-only "full retail" (or close to it) dealers, and don’t like many of the personalities in this industry. Used markets and TMR will fill my needs now, and I don't feel guilty about that. 

gano
750 posts
 

Are those speakers worth $48k, anyway ?

where do I begin? :)

 

ghdprentice
8,130 posts
 

Acora speakers are highly regarded. I have a friend that has heard a number of them and would say they are well worth the money.

 

inna
7,923 posts
 

I don't audition the equipment that I have no intention of buying. I only buy used and I buy very rarely. $50k speakers should sound great given the right source, electronics and cables.

mulveling, you wouldn't exchange your Tannoys for them, would you ? Do they sound very different ?

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mintakax OP
59 posts
 

The speakers were delivered today by TMR and they are quite amazing, They sounded pretty amazing at the dealers, but I had no idea that they would sound as good as they do in my home. My wife, who is not at all into audio, is super impressed with the sound quality. Our room is large (35x25ft, 20 ft ceiling) and these Acoras fill it well.  In my limited experience, these are the best speakers I have heard.

I'm grateful I was able to buy a pre-owned pair, but also would have been fine with buying new, although there would have been a fair bit of guilt to process smiley.

These are definitely end game speakers for me. 

 

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