How To Shop Loudspeakers

When comparing different speakers in listening tests, make sure you have them level matched and placed roughly the same distance apart and from your listening position. This is important as the LOUDER speaker will almost always win a comparative test even though it may not necessarily be a better product. Select the speaker that sounds most tonally accurate and true to the source as possible. Make sure your speaker choice has the dynamic capability of filling your room with distortion free sound. Understand the speakers sensitivity, impedance, and power handling when planning your system (ie. don’t use a $300 25lbs receiver to power an 87dB 4-ohm speaker system).