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Sounds like you might have some fret buzz there. If you bought it at a shop, take it back & ask to have the neck setting checked, it might be set a little far back. They will probably do it free. If you didn't buy it from a shop, take it to a luthier & ask the same thing. It also may need the saddle height shifted up or down a whisker. These are the main 2 features adjusted during a "set-up". Whatever you do, do not play with these settings yourself, get an experienced person to do it. A luthier will charge up to $100, usually more like $50.

For acoustic guitars, the lighter the gauge the easier they are to play. Conversely, the heavier the gauge the greater the volume. With that in mind, phosphor bronze strings are expensive but have the brightest sound (I reckon). Elixirs are about twice the price of other strings because they have the nanoweb coating which makes them last longer. It is difficult to tell when strings are worn out because they lose thier tone gradually, but when you put a new set on your guitar it sounds brilliant again. If you are new to guitar I recommend lighter gauge strings because they are easier on your fingers. Experiment with different gauges and material and before long you will probably develop a liking to a certain type.