Relative importance of differences in stereo systems

[marioed]

I think 4est makes a very good point. For many of us in this hobby our speakers often represent the single most expensive to replace component in the system. Unless you have one or more good audio stores close by I think for many folks the cost of shipping alone is going to limit the number of different speakers one can afford to try out. So once you find a speaker you really like you're probably not going to consider changing them too often. To a lesser extent I suspect the same is true for amplification, once you find the amp that gives what you consider the best sound with your speakers you're not likely to change it. 

 

Regards,

Mario