What are some good things to do when going to an audition

Don't let them rush you.

• Don't audition anything you are not willing to purchase

This is not something I can agree with. Often, I don't know what I am willing to purchase. Often, I need to hear the next level up to make a judgment about what things can sound like. One cannot judge diminishing returns without listening to things at the next level. Plus, many salespeople are more than happy to play things at the next level -- helps educate me, and gives them a carrot to dangle in front of my nose, even if it's down the road.

This is not something I can agree with.

I said: Don't audition anything you are not willing to purchase.

Not the best choice of words, please allow me to re-phrase/explain: I meant price range.

With all due respect -- still disagree.

Listening to gear at all levels can benefit both customer (hears new things they can at least appreciate if not purchase right away) and store (gives customer an aspirational path, builds loyalty).

In most stores I have auditioned and purchased, the store rep auditioned better gear for me. Helped me, helped them.