I'm new to all this stuff and been reading for a few weeks regarding audio gear and also have gone to a few shops to test out a few receivers and speakers as well.

I'm trying to set up a system for about $6K. I'm interested in music but would like to use the system to dab into movies here and there. My music preference is as follows: 50% Electronic&Ambient, 30% Jazz & Latin Music, 15% Rock, 5% classical. I enjoy a room-filling bass sound as well as some of the higher treble pitches.

Some of the shops i've been to, have given me recommendations, but I dunno if they are just trying to sell me their inventory or what. Been reading reviews here and a few other forums but most talk about gear only. Wouldn't your preference in music also be a key influencer in what kind of system one would get?

Brands in which have tested:
Speakers: KEF iQ Series, Monitor Audio Silver Series, Dali iKon Series, Triangle, JBL,
Receivers and CDP: Denon, Onkyo, Cambridge Audio

I may be wrong in assuming that my musical preferences may require a system, specially speakers that will be able to handle some good beating?

I would really appreciate your advice and directions here. I'll also be purchasing a 40inch LCD for the living along with this system. And LCD TV budget is extra... not included in the $6K for the Audio System.

Thank you all.