Originally posted by chump:
This all depends on your components and what you're looking to get out of your system....
....only are they a better deal, but if they were used properly they'll be burned in and sound better than new ones.
Be sure all the speaker cables are exactly the same length too - use a micrometer if you can. Also, be sure the ends that used to be hooked to the speakers before are still hooked to the speakers, and if your climate is different give them 48-72 hours to acclimatize themselves.
Charlie