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Disappointing audition after great review

Ok, so I read the hi fi mags, in print and on line. I recently read a glowing review of speakers retailing in excess of $10,000. Then I found a dealer with the speakers on display. After listening I came away thinking what wa stat reviewer thinking? Also recently I tried a pair of headphones. Read a glowing review which touted its sonic quality and noted although they were heavy, they were comfortable to wear, even for hours. So I tried those headphones. After 5 minutes I could not wait to get them off.

Makes me wonder- are the reviews little more than shill ads? Sometime I think so.

On the other hand, there is one long time reviewer who seems to hear pretty much what I do. What he likes I like.

What's been your experience?
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zavato OP
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That ML53 review apparently has long legs.

But my original post was the flip side- wonderful review and totally disappointing audition.

I respect Kr4's comments but I wonder if those same comments also makes any speaker review almost useless to anyone other than the reviewer.
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Kr4- I understand your point and you're correct- you as a reviewer have consistency on your side and hopefully a well sorted room. But again, a speaker that excels in your environment may not in mine. However, my experience is that very good speakers seldom sound poor even with led than optimal setup.

And BTW, still enjoy my F30's
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To Jafant and Wlliewonka-

I was far less than thrilled with Focal Sopra 2's
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