When I first got into serious audio in the late 70s', I eventually narrowed my speaker choice to DQ-10s, Magneplanar (can't remember the model) and DCM Time Windows. After lots of auditioning, I finally settled on the Time Windows. Never regretted that decision.
Everything west of the San Andreas Fault isn't going to fall into the ocean. It's just heading north. Geologically soon, where I currently live will be where Marin County is.