Looking for more detail in a speaker


Kind of a long first post but needed the space to set up my situation. 
I decided to do something about my speaker situation after demoing a pair of B&W 805d’s. One of the tracks played was Sympathy for the Devil. At the beginning of the song, a percussion instrument, either a guiro or cabasa, just popped out at me on the left speaker. I’ve heard that song a million times but never noticed that percussion instrument coming at me like that. I came home and played the track through my system, through my streamer and turntable. My speakers are Golden Ear Triton One’s. That same presentation just isn’t there like with those 805’s.
The GET1’s are certainly decent speakers; are they not designed for this type of detailed presentation? Is it my room? My listening room is a odd shaped man attic with a 3.5’ wall on one side with an 8’ wall on the other side peaking a 9’ in the middle. My listening position is about 17’ from the speakers.  I’m sure the room is acoustically challenged. Also, I have a long speaker wire run, like 40’. Does that contribute to the lack of detail? I figured out a way to trim about 15’ of speaker wire length from each run and plan to do that ASAP. I’m using AudioQuest construction rated wire. I believe they’re 14 gauge.
So, why not buy the 805’s? I’ve thought seriously about them but concerned they’ll be kind of small for my room. Seems like I need floor standers. I’d like to keep any replacement speakers at $4k. I have an opportunity to pick up a pair of Dynaudio S5.4s for $4k but haven’t made a move in them yet. 
Any suggestions on a speaker selection or adjustments to my room or speaker wire are appreciated. To sum it up, I’m looking for more instrument detail with good sound staging either by making tweaks to my current set up or getting another flavor of speakers. Thx. 
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Showing 2 responses by sgordon1

Suggestion: adjust YOU!
Sit 5' to 8' from the speakers.
Take the room out of it, to a greater extent.

Then, try moving the speakers closer together,
and possibly closer to the front wall.

With the limited information about your room,
I would pursue working your current gear, first.
Clean your stylus.
Clean your ears (Debrox or professionally).
Clean all cable contacts.

Invest in a Walker Talisman.
Demagnetize cables and cords, get them off the floor.
Use the Talisman on all music sources and electronics;
you will hear the difference!

Use an air ionizer in the room, 15 minutes
before listening to music.

Quality sound is there, right in your present room, simply
waiting to be discovered...