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Most heads work with most cabs because there are different outputs on the back of the heads with different ohm ratings to match the impedance of a variety of cabs.
As to what you should buy/why you should buy it, I'd first scout youtube for clips of different amp manufacturers and decide what sort of sound direction you want to go in. For example, the 6505 is a very full, crunchy sounding amp with average cleans. Mesa's tend to be very full sounding with glassy top end and cleans, and lots of bottom. Marshalls are very midrange based and have a distinct growl rather than a chug or whatever. Engl are very tight and focused sounding. There are loads out there, so just have a gander at youtube and see which you prefer.
As for cabs, the sound is affected by construction, materials and speakers. Orange cabs are built like tanks and weigh as much, so with a decent set of speakers it's one hell of a purchase. Marshall cabs are a bit meh (coming from a marshall fan) but I like the Mode 4, loads of tight low end. Vader and Avatar are non-major brand makes that do all sorts of variations and have great reputations. The speakers are usually Celestions, Vintage 30's, Greenbacks, or some variation of the G12's. V30's have a pronounced mid spike IMO, but can produce some excellent overtones. Once again, youtube it until you get the hang of what stuff sounds like.
Then go to a shop and try it. All the videos in the world won't tell you how a setup will react to your playing style.
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