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How to audition used speakers???

I'm looking for some nice used speakers for a second, very modest system. I'm looking, almost entirely, at used speakers, especially Spicas. I've bought equipment on Audiogon, but as far as speakers, I'm hesitant. How can I audition speakers that I want to buy used via eBay or Audiogon? Isn't buying speakers this way as good as rolling a die? I'm interested in these Spicas, but I've never heard them! Anyone have a pair that lives close to me (06830)?

Incidentally, what are good "classic" speakers?
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r_f_sayles
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My humble advise is to never buy speakers without hearing them driven by the power amps one intends to drive them with ultimately (period). And in the same room you plan to put them in, if possible.

Yes, I know this is more difficult and sucks but, not as difficult and sucks less than repeatedly being disappointed and continually flipping gear that doesn't have synergy yet, everyone agrees is (individually) a very cool piece of gear.

This is experience speaking and you probably will not know the difference unless you try working out your system in this way. LOL

Happy Listening!
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