You may be right about losing the highest octave, but can't confirm as I've never had an exam. I AM enjoying more hours and variety of music since I upgraded my speakers than I had in a while. Perhaps experienced listeners develop a greater appreciation for authentic reproduction than less dedicated or attentive folks with better hearing. In any case, I'm happily discovering new details in recordings that I thought I knew pretty well. -And experiencing more of the musicians' technique, intent and emotions.

I used to sell audio equipment for a living, and made a practice of trying many different components at home. Aside from the expense collecting ever more high end stuff, I was wasting way too much time with stellar productions of really mediocre music. I'm over that now, but still curious about how this tweak or that other box/wire/power supply etc. will sound.

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