I have had Forte ii's since 1990. They work well with most music, on the bright end, but super clear. I use a 20 band EQ, shortly upgrading to a 31 band to see if that helps the music that doesn't sound as good. After 28 years I'm making a list of what albums sound best. For instance Sonny Rolling saxophone colossus sounds 100% perfect, just belts out that horn. Boston's debut album sounds harsh and muddy, too many instruments going on, can't get it clear. I would love to buy a pair of say, JBL L100's and have them side by side to compare. All it takes is $$$ :), so someday...........