Sold speakers you really enjoyed?... But why?


Has anyone ever sold speakers you "really" liked for various reasons. Many members may rightfully respond".... are you crazy after all the looking and comparing" However such a rote answer, does not answer the thread

Why did you sell them?? 1)You needed the money?? 2)Were moving a long distance? 3)Too big (or small) for the new living space?? 4)Just wanted to own a speaker that was newer, different and sounded better??

Unfortunately I will have to dealer with reasons 2 and 3 in the a few months. Nevertheless, I could sell them local and buy the same when I am settled

However, the more interesting and provocative reason for this thread is #4....the itch, bug, jonesing for something "new", and possibly "better" in sound quality.

All opinions, comments, real life stories welcomed!!!

sunnyjim

Showing 1 response by mofimadness

I've owned hundreds and hundreds of different speakers, (that's what happens when you're in the high-end business for as long as I was).

I had a guy that worked for me many moons ago that had the philosophy that you should find electronics that you really like, that tend to work with a wide(r) range of speakers, then own 10 or 12 different speakers. That would allow you to listen to whatever suits your certain mood at the time. I always thought that was kinda weird, but after so many years, he was right.

I have well over 15 pairs of speakers right now in my house. Not all of them are hooked up, but I have a choice.

The only pair of speakers that I really wish I still had were the Infinity Betas. Had to sell them because I needed the money. What a GLORIOUS speaker system, (if you have the room for it). I guess that I should also add the Acoustat Model Sixes. Sold those because I moved and just couldn't take those behemoths with me.