Opinions on buying demo speakers (1 Viewer)

[jon_ad]

I was looking into buying some demo speakers at a local shop because of the great savings over the new price. Should i worry because they have been used so much for demos or are speakers something that this doesn't matter much for as opposed to buying demo TVs.

 

[Ed Moxley]

As long as they give you the full warranty, I wouldn't worry about them. They will probably already be broke in for you. Just make sure of the warranty............ Good luck!

 

[Steve Crowley]

Warrenty and discounts are what you should make sure the dealer authorizes before the sale. Get it in writing and you should be safe. Cheers.

 

[Evan M.]

Normaly I would say "go ahead and buy em'"....but after going witha buddy to audition speakers and seeing what place put these speakers through I wouldn't buy em'. Some of these places (and VERY well respected b&m places) would blast the speakers to rediculous levels. I do not understand why places feel the need to jack the volume up above reference levels to show off their stuff. At any rate, see if you can score a deal on-line or at another place and see if they will come down on the price on a new one.

 

[John S]

"Normaly I would say "go ahead and buy em'"....but after going witha buddy to audition speakers and seeing what place put these speakers through I wouldn't buy em'. Some of these places (and VERY well respected b&m places) would blast the speakers to rediculous levels. I do not understand why places feel the need to jack the volume up above reference levels to show off their stuff. At any rate, see if you can score a deal on-line or at another place and see if they will come down on the price on a new one. "

LOL Sounds like what some of my friends tell me about me and my own system when they come over....

 

[Evan M.]

LOL, yeah believe me, I'm not saying I don't turn it up I just wonder how many times those speakers have been abused over the months they sit on the sales floor.

 

[Aaron_Mum]

I have a friend who did warranty repair on speakers. When I was looking at buying a demo pair he wanted me to remember that sometimes it is tough to tell if a speaker is damaged from misuse rather than a problem with the manufacturer. Since you do not know the history of the demo pair you could still get burned even if they are covered by a full warranty.

I ended up getting my new speakers for the same price as the demo's. Try and work over your salesmen and see if he can sweeten the deal on a new pair!

 

[Alex Prosak]

Generally, demo speakers will carry the full warranty, I'd verify that they do and if so, go for it. It's a good way to save yourself money and get speakers that have been broken in. I agree, some B&M's might abuse demo gear but none I've dealt with or worked for have.

 

[cabreau]

If they carry the full warranty, go for it. They are broken in for you already.

 

[John Garcia]

I've bought demo speakers a number of times and never had any problems. I say go for it, if it's a good deal. If they don't sound like there is anything wrong with them, they will most likely be fine.

One pair of speakers I bought was sold at a rediculous discount because the grills were damaged - the little plastic retainers were broken off. It cost me $1.50 to repair them. I'd say I got the better end of the deal.