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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Showing 1 response by perkri

So sorry.

I can understand and appreciate your situation.

My right ear - I can hear my wrist watch ticking if I take it off from across the room. I actually have to take it off when listening to music with quiet passages because I can hear it. 

My left ear - I could shove it into my ear and not a sound can be heard.

I do not have complete loss, but there is a constant ringing and some frequencies are completely  lost on me.

Not the same as your complete loss, I know

FWIW, I have found its even more crucial to have "better" sounding speakers and anything that has any kind of "fatiguing" quality to the sound becomes completely unbearable.

I have to request seats on a plane in front of the engines on longer flights as I find the noise far too annoying. Some frequencies...

It obvious, I know, but the only way you will know if its worth it to you, is if you audition whatever you are planning on getting in your own space.

Don't think the loss of hearing in one ear should negate you getting as much enjoyment as possible from listening to music with your one good ear.

Quick question. I know I have a really hard time finding my cell if it is ringing, as it is difficult to specifically locate where the sound is coming from. Is this the same for you? I have some sense of direction of sound i.e. from/rear and left/right but it is seriously diminished.

Again, very sorry for your loss. 

P