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.

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In my opinion Joseph Audio and Kef reference are safe bets, I ordered both without listening and they’re great

Having owned a Audiostore I would ask ,what is your other equipment, room size 

and $$ budget  all 3 things count in building system synergy 

for example if you have a Sonus Faber which is a bit warmer, or Wilson 

 all tubes would be too much of a good thing in warmth.,

that’s just a example , and also what type of front end Thst too can be tubey warm sound if you had say a Lampizator.

I purchased my Theil 3.7s without hearing them first but had 2.4s prior so I was familiar with the sound.  Very happy with my decision.  Before I purchased the 2.4s I did some serious speaker shopping and listening however.  I was surprised at the differences between some of the reviews, what I expected to hear and some of what I heard.  Ideally, I would want to audition them in my listening room but there are a few brands that I would have confidence in like Wilson, Magico and Joseph Audio.