Need help choosing spkrs I've never heard


This is the first time I've used Audio Forum but need assistance fm my fellow 'philes. I need to downsize and I've short listed the following: Paradigm Signature S8, Von Schweikert VR-4 SR and Aerial 9. While I have heard at some point or another, vaious models fm these vendors, I've never heard any of the specific candidates. No dealers of any within 200 mi, so really looking for you input. Other's I have owned - Revel Salon Ultimas, Infinity Betas, Genesis 200 Mk IIs and Legacy Focus 20/20. Hopefully that will give you an idea of my sonic tastes - accuracy, a more forward presence, holographic "you are there" depth and imaging, but this time around, due to being in a connected town house, deep base (so long as it's clean!) is not as important. Front end is Sony SCD-777ES, Kora Hermes, Sonic Frontiers L-3/Power 3s. I read in a thread that a lot of guys have their mind made up before they post "which should I choose, this one or that?" - but in this case it's a level table and I'm open to input. Have to make decision by Monday 3/17/06. THANKS TO ALL OF YOU WHO ASSIST!
triller

Showing 2 responses by bigjoe

buying speakers you have never heard is the worst move you could make,you can change amps, preamps, sources & cables till the cows come home but if your not happy with the sound from your speakers no amount of upgrading or tweaking will make you like the sound.

dont do it.
im with duke,the problem with buying based on recomendations is that even though most of us love what we have right now in 6 months its a different story & reselling speakers is not the easiest thing to sell if you dont like them without taking a hit in the wallet.