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Convincing your local dealer to let you try speakers at home

So, I had a great experience listening to some Devore 0/96 speakers yesterday. The challenge for me is that the room I heard them in is wildly different than any other room I’d ever listen in. (I’ll share a photo, below.) I really have no idea if spending $13k plus on these speakers would work out. I’d need to try them at home.

For all I know, these dealers might be ok with me trying some speakers at home. I don’t know and am not yet ready to ask.

But I’m curious whether folks here have any stories to tell about the reactions they’ve gotten when they’ve asked to try speakers at their home. If you have a story, especially if it’s a more expensive speaker, I’d love to hear your story. How did you convince them? If they turned you down, what was the reason? Did you agree?

 

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metaldetektor
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Think you know what you need to do. Before asking, might be worth buying something from the dealer that you were going to buy anyway, to establish the relationship (not necessarily a big ticket item). Dealers I've previously bought from are happy to let me borrow gear, no deposit needed, because they trust me and know I'm serious. That said, speakers, especially in-demand Devore speakers, are a big ask (especially with that delicate finish).

metaldetektor
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Another thing, about the speakers themselves. A giant room like that without sidewall reflections may actually be the best room for the Devore O/96s -- of course it's a type of room that few have. The reviewer Mike Lavorgna uses O/96s in his giant barn, which measures great, in part because it's a big room. Big room, little problems...you're hearing more of the speakers, less of the room.

The other thing to keep in mind is, it's fairly easy to sell Devores. I know of no other speaker that keeps such a high resale value. So you can do as I did...buy it, try it for 4-5 months, and if it doesn't work out in your room -- sell it. 

 

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