Originally Posted By: Guitarhacker
Play a lot of the music you like on the speakers and learn how they handle the lows, the mids, the highs, all when set flat.

I'd add to take care with position and orientation within the room. Sometimes a small move makes a significant difference to the sound.

Jazz relative beginner, starting at a much older age than was helpful.
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