Willl you spend over $5000.00 for speakers?

Yes - Verity Parsifal Encore

Absolutely! But will VISA allow me:-) Current $$$ favorite is the Vandersteen Model 5. The bonus being that they will always be upgradable per Mr. Vandersteen.

In 1991 I bought a pair of Apogee Duetta Signatures @ $4,000. At the time it was the most money, by far, I had spent on anything for music playback. I haven't even considered looking at or listening to anything else since.

Sure, I would spend easily 5000 because this is my hobby and I get a great deal of satifaction from listening to music. Some people come home from work stressed or whatever and drink, or smoke, or eat to much, and take Xanax. Audiophiles on the whole relax by listening to their stereo system. This is what we do to unwind and enjoy life. Its a healty escape. My theory, very unscientific, is that audiophiles live longer than that of the non-audiophile. Yes I see my purchases of stereo equipment an investment in my mental & physical well being! $5000 for something that makes you happy over several yrs? bargain indeed!