What speakers have you bought and returned, ...

[Kali157]

Originally Posted by mywhitenoise

Probably because before spending hundreds, or thousands, we make sure what we're getting into.

Originally Posted by Almadacr

Exactly , and like Callas said the smart choice is ...audition first before you put your money on it . Few are the company's that offer 30 day's free return policy .

Originally Posted by Blu-Dog

None. It's too big a purchase to do without a thorough checkout first.

But how do you know until you bring it home? I do agree that a generous return policy is a must. I even think that free return shipping should be standard for Internet Direct companies since it is nearly impossible to audition them other that a purchase.

But even in audition rooms, I just find too many variables with the room, equipment, settings, placement, etc. to obtain a completely accurate read of a speaker's performance. Also, it is difficult to conduct a direct comparison between two or more speakers if they are not in the same room.

Anyway, this is the reason I try to bring home at least my top choices. Unfortunately, no company has allowed me to take a speaker home without first purchasing them.