I have been searching for my next speaker for about 5 years to replace speakers I have had for 7. I know my system's sound so well so I have not had the need to A-B speakers. When I have purchased components like DACs and streamers I do a LOT of A-B sessions. I bet you will know within the first few songs what you think about the new speakers, and to others' advice, unless something really jumps out as a negative to their sound, listen for a week and go back.
Comparing speakers at home questions
When looking for a new/replacement pair of speakers how do you compare them at home?
I have my current speakers and another pair that I purchased to try out at home in my system. So do you think it’s better to A/B them back to back, like play a song and then switch and play the same song again. Or is it better to listen to one pair for a day, or two, or a week and then switch and listen to those for an extended time?
I feel like switching between songs gives you an immediate sense of what’s different because you just heard the same song but will listening for longer periods to each speaker allow your ears to adjust to each and give you a better idea of how they will perform long term? Or should I do some of both techniques, quick switches between and longer periods between switching?