What do you take when demoing new gear?


As a relative newbie and also someone who is planning on upgrading my setup soon, I was wondering what you bring with you when you are auditioning new gear.

I will definitely bring some familiar lp`s and cd `s, but do you recommend I also bring my own source components, like a streamer or turntable? Do you ever take your own amps or speakers? What about cables?

Do dealers even allow this?

Thanks for your input!


funkbass4

Showing 2 responses by oldhvymec

I gotta say this, don't get mad. We use to DEMO buildings.. LOL
Destroy them.. words count.. I mean DEMO.  Then build a new one!!
There was a lot of sound involved for about 1 minute.. Yup..

Not even one song worth.. Demo!

OP, I asked some stores to do some weird stuff, most will actually do it..
I drug in a speaker (center), a stool, I use for proper height, (it goes everywhere), GOOD camera,  tape measure and  my SPL mic is on my phone.. The stool doubles for a Mic stand  I feel like Jerry Lewis in  "The nutty professor".  It gets me some serious looks, but it works.. I have a test CD, tones and music. The chair back at one meter is a constant for measurements and an 8 x 8 x 8 or 10 x 10 x 10 triangle.. for some testing.. and the chair back..

I found a LOT of the sensitivity data way over stated. 

No more than a tote bag and a tripod folding chair, with a back and pockets. Less the speaker, that was a one off..

OP it's your money, just ask...BIG grins help too

Regards
dekay I read you're post, I couldn't quit laughing.  I could just see the flossing.. getting flicked on the 25,000.00 dollar speaker.. and you saying "Ok what's the bottom line" :-)

Regards