The most important word of advise?

Research and audition speakers with your music, so your purchase is one you can live with for a long time, and make that your starting point.

Three pieces of advice (for the price of one!) :-)

First, (and this is not just for you, but for a lot of people on this site, so I am not picking on you personally), learn the difference between the words "advice" and "advise". :-)

Second, remember that it is YOUR system, and don't let anybody tell YOU what sounds good to YOU. (However, don't be so closed minded that you avoid constructive criticism.)

And third, and my last piece of advice, is to not be afraid to experiment, as you'll never really know what it is that you do like, until you actually try it for yourself. Who knows, maybe you'll enjoy having a turntable, even if it means cleaning records. Or, maybe trying tubes, even though it might mean learning to bias a tube amplifier. There are lots of avenues to enjoyment in this hobby, so try not to limit yourself to just one.

Good luck!

try to arrange (minimum overnight) home auditions - that way you can hear what the component sounds like in real-world conditions (i.e. your room, your other components). audio stores are always set up to make things sound their absolute best (they never have windows, they're always carpeted, etc.)

1. Pay cash & don't go into debt for any audio gear.
2. No matter the deal or craving, refer to item #1.