Ears hurt when listening after changing speakers

Very good point Eric. With speakers, as well as everything else, one size doesn't fit all. 
As much as I would love a Ferrari, or even my old 67 muscle car Camaro, where I live now (notoriously bad roads and an abundance of dirt roads and primitive back roads) my 4x4 Chev. truck is much better suited.
While, for many years, I did attend about every genre of live performances - rock concerts, folk and country concerts, full orchestra and small venue jazz and blues performances - now, I'm quite content to set back in a quiet room with a cold brew and enjoy a long secession with my favorite tunes at somewhat more relaxed environment at a much lower volume. For that, for me, my little Maggies work incredibly well, but certainly not everyone's cup of tea.
As always - appreciate your knowledge and input....Jim  

While auditioning several very good speakers a couple years back, I found that the more dynamic and revealing speakers, although impressive and gratifying at first, after a short time, did not set well with my ears.
As much as I thought I would like a beautiful set of small, quite expensive Raidhos, I soon came to the conclusion there was a reason I prefer ribbons and stats and listening at moderate volume levels.

@audiotroy  I doubt that grunge has anything to do with his problem.......Jim