I am in the market for some new speakers that are designed around music first, home theater second. I am considering either some Definitive Technology, Klipsch, or Paradigm speakers.

Now, I know choosing a speaker is a very personal thing, with everyone having different tastes in what sounds good and what not, but the nearest high-end dealer is a good three hour drive. So, I came here first for at least some suggestions.

Let me start off by saying that I'm not really in the market for that warm, jazz-house sound. I want something that will play in your face heavy metal with THUNDEROUS bass (I need a lot of bass) and brilliant highs. I don't care if they're a little harsh. I want to hear each double bass drum kick on Metallica's Master of Puppets, every slap of the E string on Flea's bass. I want to hear every chime of the high-hat on Korn's self-titled album. At the same time, I want Stevie Ray Vaughn's rendition of Voodoo Child to sound like a live performance in my room, and the solos on Pink Floyd's Comfortably Numb to take me to another dimension.

Speaking of my room, these speakers are starting out in my bedroom, and eventually moving to a living room when I get a house built and get out of this condo. So, a little over-kill now is not a bad thing for me. I can always tune them down, but don't want to be left wanting more, ever.

I'm looking to spend less than $2000 for the main speakers, and will eventually get the center, surrounds, and a sub later on. I already have all of those, but my main order of business is getting some kick-ass main speakers first.

The speakers will see a small amount of movies, so as long as they sound decent playing back Gone in 60 Seconds, I will be happy. The surrounds, center, and sub will be for SACD playback, since I just purchased a SACD player.

I currently have just a basic home theater receiver. It's a Yamaha HTR-5250. I *think* it puts out between 100-120 watts RMS 5 ways at either 4 or 8 ohms, I don't recall off the top of my head. It's not the best, but I think it's pretty decent.

Anyways, that's what I'm looking for. Thanks to all for any help you may have for me.