I do not listen with my eyes, I have several sets of speakers and amplifiers at home. Back in the 90's I brought a pair of Paradigm Esprit BP, still have them. Quite well built speakers, have them in the other house. I also have several vintage Marantz receivers (as my almost other hobby); 2238B, 2270, 2275, 2285B. Each has a character, but 2285B is my favorite of course. In the exercise room I have NAD C370 (210W into 8 Ohm), which is also quite a fine amplifier, for what it is of course. Connected to smaller JBL pair. In my main system I have the entire line of Pass components; phono, pre and of course PS (50W). You can't be comparing it to anything in smoothness, clarity and overall delivery. Connected to a pair of Focal 948. I now also have a pair of JBL L90, which I find the most enjoyable speakers to listen to, especially when paired with older 2285B Marantz. Ah, also Marantz SR8001 for the movies, for those I switch cables to Facal speakers (also smaller in the back, C900 in the center and two large subs on both sides besides). So I think overall I do not need to listen with my eyes, I am quite able to hear the difference. But if you still do not believe me, please have a look at this review (it is not always so easy to match those);