If those speakers sound that way, IMO, it's because they are just not working in your room. In a typical domestic environment, It has always been my experience that some speakers work and some don't and it's trial and error until you find something you like. That said, I would buy an integrated with tone controls like the Mac or perhaps some others. This will allow you to better contour the sound to your liking. Good luck.
Best amp for natural timbre of unamplified acoustic instruments & vocals w/ Revel F32?
Because these are ceramic and titanium they can sound hard, thin and sterile. But they need solid state probably because they are inefficient and for bass control. I like tubes but what are your experiences?