What’s wrong with buying speakers online

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Sure, you can probably score a better price buying audio gear online, and it’s certainly easier, but is it a smart way to go? I don’t think so. First, buying hi-fi without listening to it is a bad idea. Smart buyers compare one product to another, it’s simply the best way to learn what your choices are. Granted, it’s not the same as hearing speakers in your own room, but at least you’re hearing them in comparison to each other under the…


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