Bookshelf speakers on a bookshelf (Sad)

@uncledemp 

Contrary to popular belief, the people in your life are more important than your stereo.
 

Everyone here values their families more than their stereo system. When my grandchildren are around, I put everything on hold to enjoy them. Life doesn’t have to be always binary. Doesn’t have to be a choice between your wife and your system. You can have both and still live in harmony. 
The OP didn’t ask for advice about his marital life, and no one would advise him to choose his system over his wife, just to clarify things. 

I didn’t ask for a critique of my post, either. 

Ha, we’re all good.  I’m going with the Raidho XT-1s for better or worse.  I’ll let you know how it goes and I’ll post some pics when I got em.   Thanks for all the help.    

House renovation.

Rule no.1            Don't hire a designer.

Rule no.2            Don't even think about it.

Many years ago I broke rule no.1 in an office furnishing project.  The designer couldn't measure.  She ordered furnishings that didn't fit in the spaces.  Yes, it was 'she' but the rules apply to designers whatever their orientations.

Clearthinker, you couldn’t be more dead on.   The one we hired we got introduced to randomly, she had great style, but cost us an arm and a leg. Basically ended up firing her after I said I was going to sue her, and we went our separate ways. But the damage was done.