cost of speakers in relation to the rest of the system


I don't intend this to be a "How much should I spend for speakers" question.  Seems a number of folks generally recommend a third to two-thirds.  My question is, generally for discussion, whether folks found happiness and "success" in spending significantly less than that.  Or--by price, are you happy with speakers that might be considered by some folks outclassed by your other equipment and don't think the speakers are the "weak link?"

As a "favorite" professor might have said too often, "Discuss."

I would think there would be a number of Maggie MMG/1.7 folks, Tekton DI folks, probably some Omega folks, some vintage speaker folks.... others?
stfoth

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In my case I  spent roughly 20% of the total
the New Martin Logan 11-A speakers are a exceptional value at $10k, the 13A if you have a big room.
they have  a 24 bit active crossover dual powered woofers per cabinet  and Bass  in room to 26 hz I my room. Seamless Bass ,  Room correction to remove Bass nulls that all rooms have . Adjustable mid,and low Bass ,and 91 db efficient .
these panels 1/3rd is curved giving a much  bigger sweet spot then in the past.
Spl levels up to 110 db if you have the power to drive them with control.
my budget was $16k for speakers and they speakers beat the majority of speakers in the $15k + area  in many department  . If you could afford 50%  of the system  in a speaker then go for it. The Speaker is the highest distortion piece of equipment without question 
therefore the highest quality you can afford will pay dividends  in musical accuracy and fidelity  This is why I personally like Electrostatic speakers ,they are the fastest transducers out there and  these new models sound very accurate .