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Is this rude?

I'm looking to buy the best speakers I can, used, for around $2000. I'm looking at JM Lab Electra 906 or 926, Joseph Audio Rm7si mkII's, and possibly Sonus Faber if I can find a great deal. The only way for me to hear these speakers is to go into high end audio stores and essentially pretend to be interested, already knowing that I won't be buying from them. Is that rude? I just don't see any other way to make an educated decision...

Also, does anyone have any reccomendations as to other brands to check out? I'd prefer floorstanders (the room is about 17 x 13), but I'd be willing to consider large monitors as well.

Thanks!
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sidssp
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If my intention were to buy used or from online stores, I would not audition them in my local dealer or use them as a source of free service. I wouldn't call it "rude" but it is just wrong in my book.
mattybumpkin
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I agree that it would be inappropriate to "use" the dealers for your demos. Part of the buying used is the inability to hear the gear, unless you have a friend, etc. that has it.
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jmcgrogan2
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I agree with Sidssp, I would never do this. Buy used, if you don't care for it, turn around and sell it. The salesperson's time is $$$, and to go in with no intentions of paying for it is wrong, IMHO.
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