I thought this new video by Resolve was pretty good. So thought I’d start a topic to see what general tips or advice others might have on making new audio purchases from their own personal buying experiences.
Here is also the video by Super* Review referenced in the video above…
I haven’t actually given this topic much thought myself. But here’s where I think my thinking on this might begin…
Is this expense justified? And will it actually enhance my experiences with music and audio?
Can I actually afford it? And is there a lower cost option or alternative that might give me the same or similar result?
Which type of transducer do I really want or need (if any), an over or on-ear headphone, IEM, or speakers? And if it’s a headphone, do I want it to be open or closed?
What do I really care about most: comfort, tuning, distortion, loudness, symmetry, materials, looks, something else?
How will this new purchase work with my other gear? If it’s a new headphone or speakers, will I need some new source components to drive it?
Do I have the space (both mental and physical) in my home or listening area to accomodate the new piece of gear? And will I need to get rid of something else?
Is there something I could sell or trade to help cover the cost of new gear?