the big one: how do you choose speakers? By what features, data?

@kennyc I don't know what I want, I do know what I don't, based on what I have heard.

No KEF, B&W or Klipsch (never heard the Heritage series, so I mean the other Klipsch) and then a bunch of other brands that start at 3K.

I also prefer a bookshelf speaker, from where I sit. To me the KLH 5 is more of a bookshelf.

Maybe LSA speakers:

https://www.underwoodhifi.com/products/lsa-speakers

@kennyc  I had a horrible experience with LSA speakers. They sounded the worst of any speakers I tested and the resale value was less than 50% new. I took me 4 months to sell them at a giant discount - paid $1400, sold at $650.

@grislybutter 

I'm surprised as LSA speakers had very positive reviews before it got sold to Underwood.  Sorry to remind you of your misfortune.

Unfortunately, early production LSA speakers had some issues. Newer versions should be excellent