Imhififan: I have set the crossover switch on the subs to direct. However, at the very start of all this it was not set to direct so your point is well taken.
Soix: I will try the speaker and sub placement issues you described.
Internetmin: I did use laser alignment, trying two different "sweet spot" locations. One at my position on the couch and then a different setup with the sweet spot about 6-8 feet behind the center of the couch.
I liked the less direct sweet spot (i.e., the second one) a bit better, but I don't remember why (I did it a couple of weeks ago -- things are starting to blur -- I need to write this stuff down!).
I'll keep trying these tweaks and see which helps.
Thanks again everyone!
Soix: I will try the speaker and sub placement issues you described.
Internetmin: I did use laser alignment, trying two different "sweet spot" locations. One at my position on the couch and then a different setup with the sweet spot about 6-8 feet behind the center of the couch.
I liked the less direct sweet spot (i.e., the second one) a bit better, but I don't remember why (I did it a couple of weeks ago -- things are starting to blur -- I need to write this stuff down!).
I'll keep trying these tweaks and see which helps.
Thanks again everyone!