a lot of good advice here. do your research online and make the trek to other stores besides Best Buy. some dealers will let you buy and try at home and return for another pair of speakers if you're not happy. if there's a speaker you like that Best Buy sells you can buy and get up to the end of January to return for a full refund. Listening to the speakers in your room with your equipment listening to the music you love is the only way to know for sure that you enjoy the sound. You’re beginning your musical journey. It’s a great hobby. Enjoy!
New to this hobby please help me
Hi all i’m unsure on what speakers to get i have a marantz sr5011 my budget is 4,000 for floor standing speakers. I found a local deal on some golden ear technology t66 the red ones for$3800. But how do i pick without the ability to listen to other brands kef sonus faber etc!! Is golden ear even good what suggestions do you have on hearing lots of brands under one roof. My listening is 50 percent music 50 percent movies.
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I recommend for OP (new to audio) to listen many audio systems. Audio is very tricky and easy to make costly mistakes. So, listen many audio systems until you get some ideas what kind of sound you want. Money and your budget is not important at this stage. What kind of sound is good to you and your family members (ask them) if they’ll enjoy this system together. Some samples are below. Search "Liberty - Anette Askvik" in YT for many more samples. Also, visit local audio stores and other audiophiles homes for audition. Again, money is not important in audio. Expensive audio systems don’t mean better. Don’t invest in audio until you know what kind of sound you want. Or you may end up listening it by yourself like many people here. Alex/Wavetouch audio Original music - Anette Askvik - "Liberty" Tannoy - Anette Askvik - "Liberty" Borreson Anette Askvik - "Liberty" Wavetouch audio - Anette Askvik - "Liberty" Kharma spkr Anette Askvik - "Liberty" Wilson spkr Anette Askvik - "Liberty" |
I am so overwhelmed at all this good advice thank you all so much i’m glad i asked because i was ready to just buy the best deal out there on a used set of speakers im going to slow down and take my time and audition as many sets of speakers as i can i will continue to listen to advice and keep updating here 👍👍 |
OP, honestly you wouldn't be in a bad place buying those Goldenears. I personally haven't heard them but they seem to consistently get solid reviews, and you could always resell them if you don't mind that sort of thing. Especially if you can talk them down a bit from their current price, may even make a buck. I'd go audition them and listen yourself. If they're amazing to you, see if they'll let you try them out in your space before you make a decision. You could even offer collateral. I've done this with small dealers. Almost bought a few sets and so glad I asked to audition them in my space because they just did not work in my room even if I liked them at their place. If anyone around you has a system from Tekton Design, highly recommend their speakers. But as others say, this is a very personal hobby and everyone seems to have different preferences. Best advice I can give is, once you find something you really like, try not to tweak constantly or you'll spend all your time doing that rather than enjoying the music. Of course, pair your gear and try some different front end components. But just don't obsess. Enjoy the music! At your budget, you have many amazing options! Best of luck! |
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