@prof,
I concur. If I auditioned something in a store, it usually doesn't surprise me at my home. Yes, there will be differences do to equipment/cable choices, but once I hear a speakers characteristics in the store, I have yet to not have it translate in my home.
I also agree with walking around a room. I tend to listen at many positions-most of them not in 'the sweet spot'. If a speaker doesn't allow me to listen in multiple places, it gets crossed off fast.
My one last recommendation is to listen to a speaker you are very interested in for a long time. If you sense a 'fatigue', then reconsider your choice. Many speakers sound great for an hour, but can end up grating your ears in the next.
Bob
I concur. If I auditioned something in a store, it usually doesn't surprise me at my home. Yes, there will be differences do to equipment/cable choices, but once I hear a speakers characteristics in the store, I have yet to not have it translate in my home.
I also agree with walking around a room. I tend to listen at many positions-most of them not in 'the sweet spot'. If a speaker doesn't allow me to listen in multiple places, it gets crossed off fast.
My one last recommendation is to listen to a speaker you are very interested in for a long time. If you sense a 'fatigue', then reconsider your choice. Many speakers sound great for an hour, but can end up grating your ears in the next.
Bob