Authorized Speaker Dealers vs. Online Speaker Dealers/Ebay

[2chAlex]

I didn't see any mention of buying from an authorized online dealer. I recently did so and was satisfied. The delivery was Fed Ex which meant a signature, no leaving it on the porch. Have heard of bad experiences with UPS. Downside being once you have the item, no return (unless defective). I will make every attempt to support local, but a close out price just couln't be passed up.

[Feanor]

I didn't see any mention of buying from an authorized online dealer. I recently did so and was satisfied. The delivery was Fed Ex which meant a signature, no leaving it on the porch. Have heard of bad experiences with UPS. Downside being once you have the item, no return (unless defective). I will make every attempt to support local, but a close out price just couln't be passed up.

UPS leaves stuff on the porch, even large boxes . Also, I live in Canada and have stuff shipped from the U.S., UPS charges exorbitant brokerage fees.

FedEx charges lower fees and is less likely to leave it on the porch. USPS+Canada Post is best where an option: CP charges the lowest brokerage and doesn't leave packages on the porch -- at least not larger ones.

[emack27]

However, gentlemen, when it comes to speaker kits I would find it rather difficult if not impossible to purchase one from a local authorized speaker dealer or authorized internet dealer.

After much research I have chosen to purchase a Do It Yourself (DIY) speaker kit http://www.seas.co.uk/acatalog/THOR.pdf . This kit can be purchased at http://www.madisound.com or http://www.zalytron.com or you can build your own box.

Pics: http://www.madisound.com/pdf/Kits/seaskits.pdf

Thanks for all your input.

[emack27]

However, gentlemen, when it comes to speaker kits I would find it rather difficult if not impossible to purchase one from a local authorized speaker dealer or authorized internet dealer.

After much research I have chosen to purchase a Do It Yourself (DIY) speaker kit http://www.seas.co.uk/acatalog/THOR.pdf . This kit can be purchased at http://www.madisound.com or http://www.zalytron.com or you can build your own box.

Pics: http://www.madisound.com/pdf/Kits/seaskits.pdf

Thanks for all your input.

I hope I have made a wise decision.