I have a pair hooked up to a McIntosh Mac 1500 tube receiver. I have none of the problems you have. Top end is great, no grain, extended, etc.
Of course I have only 16 guage lamp cord hooked up to it.
A 10 buck old Pioneer CD player with *???* brand interconnects run the signal to the Mac.
*???* = those interconnects that come "free" with cheap electronics. Actually work very well!
Sorry you have a problem, but I don't think it's the speakers, unless the tweeters are partially blown.
Good Luck.
Of course I have only 16 guage lamp cord hooked up to it.
A 10 buck old Pioneer CD player with *???* brand interconnects run the signal to the Mac.
*???* = those interconnects that come "free" with cheap electronics. Actually work very well!
Sorry you have a problem, but I don't think it's the speakers, unless the tweeters are partially blown.
Good Luck.