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In Reply to: RE: How to choose a budget...... posted by Bill the K on October 25, 2016 at 08:13:19
None of the subjective opinions here will necessarily coincide with your own tastes and desires. Measurements will tell you something about the the competence of the design but not what it actually sounds like.
So what can you do? You say that for (obscure) reasons you cannot audition speakers. As they are such a personal matter depending upon price, size, room and personal taste that is difficult. I would suggest that you avoid the cheapest offers. They can afford to be cheap as that usually means that there is no service. Try to find dealers that may charge full price for the speaker but will let you return it if not satisfied after a defined period (and if in re-saleable condition - there may be a restocking fee). Then you can audition in your home until you are satisfied.
Otherwise take a pin, close your eyes and stab it at an open page in an audio magazine. Buy that.
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is impossible here because the dealers do not stock speakers. Orders are taken and they deliver. There is a shop nearby who can get me KEF and Polk.KEF Q 300 costs $625 and Q100 $550. This is due to the 30% customs duty and shipping.
Cheers
Bill
If that is the case how does anyone buy loudspeakers with confidence in the USA? Do you all read reviews or advertisements, buy unheard and then find yourselves stuck with something that you don't want or like until you can sell it on?
Are you able to get out to audition somewhere, say at a bricks and mortar real audio dealer or an audio show? I only know from your profile that you live in the USA but not where so I don't know how practical this is. OK shows aren't the best place to decide but it is better than nothing even if it involves some travel.
BTW, import duty on loudspeakers into the USA is 3.6%.
The problem is health issues mainly COPD and my doctor has restricted my movements outdoors to avoid exacerbation. I need help from those who have auditioned budget speakers.
Bill
Sorry to hear about your health issues, Bill, but I think that paying attention to other peoples anecdotal opinions on speaker sound is fraught with problems.
You're gonna have audition speaker candidates yourself.
That's the sad truth of the matter.
Best of luck.
SB
Thanks. I am stuck with a birthday present my Bro in law gave me. I simply dont like the sound of that B&W speaker. Being Bro in law's gift I cannot get rid of it for fear of getting hit on the head by my wife!
Cheers
Bill
Bill, I am very sorry to learn that. I can only hope that whatever lifestyle you have had to adopt provides you with a degree of relief.
As for personal experience of budget speakers per se then I must give way to other inmates.
I am sure that you will find what you need.
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