Blown away with 2 speakers hifi sound!

Even though I prefer horns and large woofers for my music system, I also like the sound and value of Paradigm. 

I use a pair of these Paradigm Cinema 70's for my rear surround speakers in my small home theater. Laid on their backs, behind the corners of the sofa, shooting up, using the space between the sofa and wall just behind like a horn. Balanced with mic and test tones from my center spot!

https://www.ebay.com/itm/2-PARADIGM-CINEMA-70-V3-SPEAKERS/264498951287?hash=item3d955db477:g:ZXIAAOSwUEhdpPjY

They sound better than any other model I have tried for rears in my situation.

You purposely over-stated the case of listening to the speakers, of course you enjoy the music. Every time I listen to music, I fall in love with my speakers again. Never stops.

Driving naked is normal in Santa Monica.

No love for the new CD player?  Seems unfair to me.

>>> I find myself not listening to music but to the sound of speakers, if you know what I mean.<<<

I know exactly what you mean. I've been an audiophile for fifty years and have heard this statement countless times. The concept is deeply rooted in the audiophile world. I'm surprised others in this forum are not familiar with it. The most obvious symptom is skipping around your music collection listening to 30-60 second clips that sound great on your system instead of waiting for the whole song or album to play.

One of the funnest parts of being an audiophile is starting with your parent's cheap audio equipment and hearing additional sounds/music/nuances in the system as the system evolved.  In 30 years I went from my dad's Pioneer speakers (in diy cabinets) and reel to reel to Soundlab and Audio Research equipment. I still remember installing a pair of Velodyne subs and listening to the Beatles. All of a sudden I realized they have a bass player...that guy is pretty good.;) 

Enjoy the hobby! We are very fortunate.

- gongli3-
And I envy the excitement you portray. Hopefully we have all experienced that at one time or another.