Lost all hearing in one ear, is it worth upgrading speakers?


I was in the process of upgrading my speakers( Goldenear Triton 1s driven by McIntosh amp and pre) when I lost complete hearing in one ear. Will not come back and can not be helped by hearing aide or cochlear implant etc. I was about to upgrade to possible Vandersteen 5a or carbon when it happened. Obviously I cannot enjoy the music as before but would I appreciate the difference in speakers if I upgraded? Soundstage, presence, sweet spot ,stereo are all gone or compromised. Has anyone else experienced this and how have you accommodated?Not seeking sympathy just options!
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My God @77jovian, Tyminski at 110dB? For Bluegrass?! The loudest band I ever heard were The Ramones at The Santa Monica Civic Auditorium (MUCH louder than The Who), a cement bunker with atrocious acoustics. It was absolutely ridiculous, I left after a few songs. I was wearing my molded ear plugs with attenuators, but every snare drum backbeat Marky played felt like a punch in the chest. Why, why, why?!

Brian Wilson is deaf in one ear (that's why he mixed to mono), from his dad Murry punching him in the head.