Mully, when I first got interested in audio stuff my ears were drawn to speakers that put out a lot of bass. Why? Because it was one thing that easily stood out to my untrained ears. I would say things like, "Whoa, those sound powerful." It wasn't until further into the game that I realized the important thing wasn't the amount of sound coming out of a speaker, but the quality. I find myself actually turning the level down on my sub when I listen to music. And to be honest, out in the living room I usually just run my bookshelves by themselves. My bedroom has the M40s and I keep inching them away from the wall trying to find an equable spot.
The main thing to remember is that speakers are a personal thing. Buy what you like and trust your ears. There's lots of free advice out there, but in the end you have to like what you hear. Good luck, and don't rush things.
You've done one thing right, so far--stopped by this forum!
