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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None can be ordered “safely”.  Speakers are part of an audio chain whose job is to create “subjectively” pleasing music.  I’ve spent years demoing the best speakers I could find, then tried to replicate the favored sound within my budget.  
 

If the OP is asking for the the best choice without trying, then maybe it’s a probability question aka maximizing the probability of success by choosing a popular seemingly universally appraised speaker.

If I’m you I’d do all the research I can and then buy used as others have said. If they don’t work out you can sell and move on for little/no loss if you buy wisely.  Also hard to see going wrong with Fritz if he offers a return policy.

@phishhhhh4 I tried to get my band to play “Backwards Down the Number Line” that I think is great and would be fun to play, but they’re idiots who have their heads stuck in 70s - 80s rock. Very frustrating.

Quad 57 from Electrostatic Solutions. 

Think they are now $6K.

I have owned Tannoy Westminster Royals, ATC Anniversary 50, etc.

Once you hear the tone and transparency of 57s there is no going back.