I second Newbee and other's comments about the context of the speaker use. The combination of source, amp and cabling make a huge difference on how a speaker sounds. A balance of budget and a blend of attributes will create a sound that is unique in your room. Making those decisions and discoveries is part of the fun of this hobby for me. I think that experience is also important as you said in your question. I evaluate sound very differently with each major upgrade in equipment.
