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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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tooth OP
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Blindjim, 
I was going to say I am sorry for your loss( much more significant than mine) but thank you for another perspective! 

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tooth OP
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Viridian,
 Good idea, I thought about mono and will try it!
 Ty 
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stringreen
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Only you can make that decision.  None of us can appreciate your deprivation.
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tomic601
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So very sorry to hear this
my great hope is that you can continue to enjoy music in any form that gives you happiness.
since you mentioned him, Richard Vandersteen volunteers with those impacted by hearing loss, indeed every pair comes with both a warning as well as an admonition to protect what we cherish. Richard picks up the phone, I know he has a mono rig and he might have some ideas. I can assure you he will not be selling just helping.
happy Easter
bless you
peace and grace
jim
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tomic601
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Also, you might try pointing the existing speakers back at the wall and going for a wider more expansive soundstage - think 901 but with much better quality. If you preamp has a mono , phase and reverse switch. I would also experiment a bit w that functionality.
you might also try more corner loading - trading spatial cues ( from reflection) for more bass output....
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