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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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Viridian,
 Good idea, I thought about mono and will try it!
 Ty 
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Tinnitus is the constant ringing In the ear. Able to ignore it most of the time.   Kijanki:May have to do as you and just enjoy existing. Really bummed as was just really learning to enjoy the nuances high end audio has to offer and was lookin forward to upgrading!

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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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Mysteriousmrm,
 Glad to hear most of yours resolved. Mine happened suddenly also with a feeling of water in my ear. The hearing disappeared within moments. I had 1st steroid intertypanic injection within 2 days and started oral steroids immediately. Had 4 more injections and several hyperbaric chamber treatments over the next month plus to no avail! Am left with zero hearing and tinnitus in one ear and no possible treatment or resolution.
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