And that just proves that everyone's opinion is very subjective, which you should take with a grain of salt
Not because people want to mislead you, but rather because we hear things differently, have different hearing sensitivity, use different sources, etc. And of course, there is hype and a new-toy-syndrome
CanJam and Had-fi local meets are probably the best places where you can get a chance to listen to different gear with your own ears, to make your own final decision. I'm not saying to stop reading reviews or PMing other members, it helps to narrow down your choices. But the final decision is solely up to you!