Drummin, it sounds like you might be looking for a drum head with built in overtone control - something like a Remo Pinstripe, or an Evans EC head. As to the cymbals, you might want to go with Zildjian A Customs if you want a more modern sound, or Zildjian A's if you want that Classic Rock sound. Aside from that, Sabian makes the Xs20 series that is a cheaper series with a really good sound, and is above all the entry level cymbals.
That's only a few recommendations, and I am sure others will give you other cymbals to think about.
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