Always pay attention to the EQUIPMENT (including and especially IC's (interconnects, PC's (power cords) and speaker wire. Also take note of the speakers positioning in the room (in relation to room boundaries). For a listening room NOT to have any effect on the low-frequency characteristic of a loudspeaker (300 Hertz and below) the speakers should be about 6-7 ft from wall behind the speaker and side-walls. Naturally, such distances would require a very large room that many of us do not have. Point being, keep in mind the size of your listening room and the distances (from room boundaries)that you are able to position your speakers.
On the listening side, bring in music you are familiar with. A fine acoustic sound-stage; precise, stable stereo images should develop between and beyond the speakers themselves. Ideally, music should appear not to come from the speakers themselves --the effect as much to do with speaker quality as ALL other components. Also, listen for a neutral (ie; accurate) tonal balance) where voices and instruments have a natural/real "feel" and perspective.
Good luck. Let me know how it goes.
peter jasz
On the listening side, bring in music you are familiar with. A fine acoustic sound-stage; precise, stable stereo images should develop between and beyond the speakers themselves. Ideally, music should appear not to come from the speakers themselves --the effect as much to do with speaker quality as ALL other components. Also, listen for a neutral (ie; accurate) tonal balance) where voices and instruments have a natural/real "feel" and perspective.
Good luck. Let me know how it goes.
peter jasz