Thanks for the kind words, Dean!

Yeah, audio reviews are tough because there are so many variables--different equipment, rooms, biases, and/or tastes. Doesn't mean there isn't good info to be had from reading them, just that you gotta take some of the hyberbole (both good and bad) with a grain of salt.

Like Dean said, going out and listening to many different speakers (easier said than done) is your best bet to get an idea of what is out there and, perhaps, to learn what one prefers.

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