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Speakers for.....every type of music?

I'm new to this site & first time poster. I am one of the guys that receives the emails every night, reads them and tries to be informed about this "hobby". A little background. I got into stereo early but never pursued it due to drumming, so I am only trying my best to keep up with you guys on this level. I have no gear like yours but keep a modest system that I have pieced together with whatever change I had. But I saw something interesting tonight on the popular discussions about a certain speaker not being a good "rock" speaker. So what do you recommend I think about when looking for speakers when I listen to everything? This is not a joke, I listen to almost every genre of music: classic, jazz, metal, thrash, world, easy listening, disco, you get the idea including vocal only. What say you fine gentlemen about my particular dilemma on your level? I am looking at used Advent & KEF speakers but will they fill my needs? I realize sound is a personal taste but in which direction might you think about?
vista1868

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vista1868 OP
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Thank you for responding John


Through reading a lot of posts about the above things, I've taken their advice & found that speaker wire does matter, etc. So I'm on my way to doing what I can to improve the experience including an equalizer that is set for room correction only. The bad news? Even with the eq settling everything, it's still only as good as the source material. So the proper cabling between the components is next bringing me closer to my desired goal..

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@ chayro

A year ago I thought that way, having a Kenwood capable of making my concrete floor thump but it lacked "grace", also it was able to be heard over my drums; Since then I picked up an old Sony receiver (made in Japan) capable of 85 watts & begin to enjoy the musical style I grew up with. There are Advent Maestro's down the road for sale but I've read by other consumers that they didn't get the "real" sound until that attached a 150 watt unit, so will my 85 watter be enough to make it sing? My db level currently sits at 55 so I'm not trying to make an impact crater in my room lol, just need speakers to fill the room with real sound. My room has a sweet spot now that I have recliner in, the room is a finished garage ( house built in the 30's ) so there is a lot of space for sound. Also contains my drum set & various living items, no window treatments, two walls facing outward, 4 (2 facing outward ) doors, etc. so it will be a challenge indeed. Thanks @n80 will keep that in mind as I stay on my journey.

vista1868 OP
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On my A/V systems I am as well brayeagle, do you have a recommended disc to put my system through the paces?
vista1868 OP
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I appreciate all the comments fellows, I'm sure I'll have more questions in the future. n80, that will be in my cd player soon to give my system the test (with a new cable) for good measure. The quest continues!!
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