1977 had DQ10s sounded great to me. Shop in LA had DQ10s and B&W. B&Ws sounded bright until salesman switched to B&Ws which sounded great. I think they were quite pricey compared to DQs.
Next MK satellites/subwoofer - decent sound more wife friendly.
1996 Thiel CS2.2, big improvement, definite improvement.
1998 replace Adcom amp with Bryston 3B, big improvement
Don’t listen much at home but I think it’s a very good system
My old ears have diminished range, haven’t heard many new speakers. Martin Logan electrostatic were impressive.
1969 Quad esl64s gave me the big