What speaker could safely be ordered without hearing it first?


Hi everyone,

I’m in the midst of my speaker search and curious about something.......as noted above. There are some brands I would be interested in based on reputation, reviews, looks etc but may never be able to hear first.

I’m curious what the collective group thinks would be a safe choice having never heard them first. I know there are variables as in size of room, current gear etc. Just want to see what people would suggest. The one I would note based on what I have read is Joseph Audio. I’d also be curious if people would say the same about Borresen.

So it may be a frivolous exercise but I’ll ask the question anyway. Let me know your thoughts.

mtbiker29

Showing 1 response by surfcat

Yes, kinda, as in you're rolling some dice.  It may work out grear or at least very good.  People do it a lot and have verygood luck very often.  But it isn't quite as certain as hearing them first.

Important to remember, though, that even hearing them in a shop is not a guarantee.  As has been pointed out, different setting, electronics, cables (even though they don't matter at all) etc.