I had 2 pairs of speakers I gave up on. Von Schweikert VR33 speakers. Spent 6 months adjusting and breaking in, they still sounded terrible. Sold them and next owner loves them. Tekton Pendragon speakers. Very tall and lightweight speakers, flimsy shipping cartons arrived damaged. Tried to like them, tried 3 different amps, moved them all over the listening room. Where is the bass, never did find it. Back they went to Tekton.
Stuff You Tried To Love
I know we talk a lot about confirmation bias- we buy something and then convince ourselves we like it. Or something like that. But did you ever buy something you wanted to love and just couldn’t make it work? For me, Esoteric X-05 SACD/CD player. Bought from a local who was upgrading to the X-03. Big, beautiful piece of gear, but I couldn’t get used to the sound after 6 months of trying. Sold it to another local- I insisted he listen before he bought and I believe he sold it soon after as well. Totem Forest and Hawk. I loved the whole concept. Slim, easy to live with. Couldn’t get them to work in my room. The Model Ones were much better. I had a couple of other pieces, but this is long enough. BTW, these were bought used without audition.
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@bojack is that your personal opinion or just a word salad? |