Why do folks spend more on electronics than on speakers?

In my case, I am upgrading all of my system to an “end state” leaving the speakers for last. Maybe an end state will never actually be achievable but with my Diablo 300 and it’s DAC module that together I adore the sound of, on my relatively modest B&W 803 D2’s, I think I have a chance. Currently upgrading to speaker wires that alone cost more than my speakers (Nordost Valhalla 2). Next I need to add a turntable (probably VPS Prime 21) for which my Diablo has a phono card.

THEN I plan to spring for speakers that match the rest of my system which already exerts a sonic character that I love on a variety of speakers. I could potentially look at B&W 802 D4’s (I auditioned the 802 D3’s with my Diablo originally). But a bit worried that the upper-mid-forward presentation of D3 and later B&W’s might not be for me. Sort of makes the bass feel lacking when it’s not actually the case. I want to like them, so transparent with abundant details with imaging so great it’s spooky. But the Diablo character is so clearly present still which is so good. Maybe I’d be fine with the more obvious mids; it’s not as if I dislike the sound. But expensive mistake if not!

Ronboco thanks for the recommendation on the Rockports. Not sure if they are in my region; will have to look..

I didn’t actually find the 802 D3’s at all fatiguing, not by a longshot when driven by the Diablo 300. While I found the presentation to be quite mid-forward which seemed to overshadow some of the bass, the mids that were there were so fluid and lush. Not harsh at all. So again I actually wonder if I could prefer this style. I also think it may be just in relation to my 803 D2’s, which are actually quite relaxed in the mids (only when driven by the Diablo 300 though, can be harsh with other amps on certain music).

I’m getting older now and it’s crossed my mind that a mid forward presentation might actually offset my deteriorating high-frequency hearing that everyone is prone to as they age….

Gosta I agree, the 802’s may not be too mid-forward.  Just more mid-forward from what I am used to; it is all relative.

I did read a recent review of the 802 D4’s that noted the bass and presence would be lacking in any room larger than 430 sq ft.  If this was true, with the bass lacking, the rest of the range would be accentuated.