Amphion Argon 3S. KEF LS50W2. Good quality monitor speakers placed as standmounts that don’t require fastidious room placement, understanding that a good subwoofer for low frequency support is almost always necessary. I suspect the field would widen even more if DSP and room correction were included in the plan (not everyone’s cup of tea here, I know.) Buying unheard is a risk, but with well-reviewed speakers from reputable makers, that risk can be made acceptable. I would not buy any very expensive speaker without listening in person at least at a shop or a show, and if a passive, hearing it with a variety of amplifiers. Large floorstanders and monumental monobloc amps are not my interest, but with that kind of equipment I can’t imagine buying that unheard.
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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@thecarpathian I have pulled the Elector out of my lakehouse system to rotate in a tube preamp. But yes, I still enjoy it. |
I usually will demo a speaker .... at shop or in home preferably. I bought my last 4 pair at dealer after a demo. I recently ordered a pair of Omega Super Alnico Monitor sight unseen. I have a pair of Forte IV in my listening room and the Omega are for a compact bedroom system. I was looking for something way different that any speaker that I have owned in the past. I also have a pair of Sonus Faber Concerto that I will swap out occasionally. Looking forward to hearing a crossover -less speaker in each system actually. Will try them with my 300b, 40w monos , and new solid state integrated. Omega has a 30 home trial..... I should have them in a few weeks |
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