It seems that once again I offer the road less traveled in my advice.
Hear at least three different genres of systems, i.e. dynamic or hybrid dynamic speakers, panel speakers, and higher efficiency speakers with lower powered amps. The components used should complement the speakers. Then decide which genre of speaker you like best.
Go to an audio show. You will learn more than from 200 posts here. The money you spend will be returned in the quality of the selections you make as an informed listener to products. It could save you the equivalent of years of searching/learning and put you in touch with products you never would hear otherwise. I consider it the single most important move for someone who wants to get serious about sound. Do a bunch of reading and have your show agenda worked out to hear as much affordable gear as you can. The cost seems disproportionate to the benefit in terms of dollars spent on gear, but the learning curve is steepened and changes the trajectory of your experience. Priceless!
Definitely do NOT simply buy a recommended system here, unless you like gambling with your audio money. It is not a bad idea to buy a system you love the sound of from a show. You may be able to carry some of it home with you to save shipping. If you have a big enough vehicle you may pack the entire thing after the last day of the show. THAT's how you make the best of being a novice as you move into audio. I was ignorant of how such things worked, and there were not many shows when I started in years ago, but if I were in your shoes that is likely how I would get a first system now.
I am not interested in debating any of my recommendations.
Hear at least three different genres of systems, i.e. dynamic or hybrid dynamic speakers, panel speakers, and higher efficiency speakers with lower powered amps. The components used should complement the speakers. Then decide which genre of speaker you like best.
Go to an audio show. You will learn more than from 200 posts here. The money you spend will be returned in the quality of the selections you make as an informed listener to products. It could save you the equivalent of years of searching/learning and put you in touch with products you never would hear otherwise. I consider it the single most important move for someone who wants to get serious about sound. Do a bunch of reading and have your show agenda worked out to hear as much affordable gear as you can. The cost seems disproportionate to the benefit in terms of dollars spent on gear, but the learning curve is steepened and changes the trajectory of your experience. Priceless!
Definitely do NOT simply buy a recommended system here, unless you like gambling with your audio money. It is not a bad idea to buy a system you love the sound of from a show. You may be able to carry some of it home with you to save shipping. If you have a big enough vehicle you may pack the entire thing after the last day of the show. THAT's how you make the best of being a novice as you move into audio. I was ignorant of how such things worked, and there were not many shows when I started in years ago, but if I were in your shoes that is likely how I would get a first system now.
I am not interested in debating any of my recommendations.