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Convincing your local dealer to let you try speakers at home

So, I had a great experience listening to some Devore 0/96 speakers yesterday. The challenge for me is that the room I heard them in is wildly different than any other room I’d ever listen in. (I’ll share a photo, below.) I really have no idea if spending $13k plus on these speakers would work out. I’d need to try them at home.

For all I know, these dealers might be ok with me trying some speakers at home. I don’t know and am not yet ready to ask.

But I’m curious whether folks here have any stories to tell about the reactions they’ve gotten when they’ve asked to try speakers at their home. If you have a story, especially if it’s a more expensive speaker, I’d love to hear your story. How did you convince them? If they turned you down, what was the reason? Did you agree?

 

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decooney
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If you've never bought from a local audio-stereo dealer before, and they are just getting to know you, developing a trust relationship can take time, maybe years.  

"Try" is the word they'll run from on brand new higher $ furniture grade speakers.  

"Buy" with a discussion around Return Policy may be a more acceptable approach.

And, if you do return them, be prepared to buy something else if you plan to come back to the store again. As a dealer I'd have some reservation letting people try stuff. Not until they become proven customers who buy from the store over time.    At least a discussion around the dealer coming over and setting them up for/with you may open the door in a more mindful way.  

 

decooney
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@hilde45 as a midway option to explore before taking next steps, would the dealer permit you to listen to their O/96 speakers at their location with your source, your preamp, your cables? 

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