New to this hobby please help me


Hi all i’m unsure on what speakers to get i have a marantz sr5011 my budget is 4,000 for floor standing speakers.  I found a local deal on some golden ear technology t66 the red ones for$3800.  But how do i pick without the ability to listen to other brands kef sonus faber etc!!   Is golden ear even good what suggestions do you have on hearing lots of brands under one roof.  My listening is 50 percent music 50 percent movies.  

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bigtwin is spot on! It's like choosing a girlfriend. It's your choice. One word of advise: Go slow!! Find reviewers whom you like. I just got a pair of Snell Type B Phantoms in my listening room. It'll take awhile to get them dialed in. Patience is key.  I'm amazed that people here don't go to each others homes to listen. Maybe it happens and I'm not aware of it. You or anyone here are welcome to come to my home in Bethlehem, Pa. and listen. This is the best way to find out what you like. Cheers! Joe

@thecarpathian For real.​​​​ I guess @jnovak is a handsome dude.

We don't choose the girls, the girls choose us!

@thecarpathian  HaHa. You are right! In all seriousness though, maybe like our rigs so much because WE choose it AND, WE can turn them off when we like!

Welcome to the madness.  Keep in mind, this hobby doesn't necessarily have a destination, it's a journey that can last for many years to decades.  

Have fun and don't stress about getting "the perfect system" on day 1.  That doesn't exist.