I try not to dissect the sound. The closer to reality the better.. Room of course is always important, and the louder you play the more important.
ELEMENTS THAT AUDIOPHILE SPEAKERS REQUIRE
I was thinking about the key elements that make a great speaker, and came up with this short list;
1, Tonality - a speaker needs to be able to reproduce instruments accurately. A harp needs to sound like a harp. The strings need to sound as if they are plucked.
2. Accuracy - the speakers must be flat across their stated bandwidth...+/- 3 DB 1
3. Dynamics (Attack and Decay) - to effectively portrait the music, the crescendos and Diminuendos must be accurately represented. This keeps one interested and involved in the music.
4. Imaging - to some folk, this is not essential. Certainly it is not as essential as the previous three requirements, but I appreciate a proper stage image.
5 Resolution - the ability to resolve and portray inner detail and nuance of the music.
6. Matched - electronics must match the speakers impedance, sensitivity and overall sound.