What speaker could safely be ordered without hearing it first?


Hi everyone,

I’m in the midst of my speaker search and curious about something.......as noted above. There are some brands I would be interested in based on reputation, reviews, looks etc but may never be able to hear first.

I’m curious what the collective group thinks would be a safe choice having never heard them first. I know there are variables as in size of room, current gear etc. Just want to see what people would suggest. The one I would note based on what I have read is Joseph Audio. I’d also be curious if people would say the same about Borresen.

So it may be a frivolous exercise but I’ll ask the question anyway. Let me know your thoughts.

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I upgraded from monitor audio silver RX6 (and RS6 before that) to GoldenEar Triton Twos, then to the Triton Ones that I currently have. Compared to the RX6s, the Twos opened up the soundstage and added space & detail between all the elements in the music. The Triton Ones upped the ante even more: both can be purchased used for maybe 40% of original cost, and are a HUGE upgrade over the Monitor Audios (which are also very good). Used Twos can be had for $1,300 or so, Ones for another thousand. With good cables, they’ll accurately reproduce every detail in your music source, and could be your forever speakers. I know they’re mine.

Simple answer to this question........................"NONE!!!"  Be smart.  Always audition before purchasing the most important component in your audio system..........."Speakers." 

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Bought Aerial Acoustic 7t's without hearing them to pair with .operate to high powered solid state amps.  I am one lucky SOB cause that are the best speakers I have ever owned out of about 15 plus pairs.

Amphion Argon 3S. KEF LS50W2. Good quality monitor speakers placed as standmounts that don’t require fastidious room placement, understanding that a good subwoofer for low frequency support is almost always necessary. I suspect the field would widen even more if DSP and room correction were included in the plan (not everyone’s cup of tea here, I know.) Buying unheard is a risk, but with well-reviewed speakers from reputable makers, that risk can be made acceptable. I would not buy any very expensive speaker without listening in person at least at a shop or a show, and if a passive, hearing it with a variety of amplifiers. Large floorstanders and monumental monobloc amps are not my interest, but with that kind of equipment I can’t imagine buying that unheard.