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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!
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gammajo
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I agree with the dont but without hearing. But they also can sound quite different with your own room and equipment. Here are two options. My dealer (about 6 hour round trip away)is willing to order and then I get to listen in his store prior to buying. If I like and buy, then he installs and gives a 30 day in home full cash refund if for any reason I do not like them with my home system.
The other option is to find speakers near you on your short list at a good used price, audition it in the seller's home, and then be able to resell easily if you dont like it in your system. This takes patience but patience sweetens passion.
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gammajo
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Triller - What did you end up doing?
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