I have also found that height makes a big difference.
How far away from the speakers is your listening position?
How far away from the speakers is your listening position?
Important Info for Meadowlark Owners
I don't see my post under 'Meadowlark kestrels' and maybe I'm the last one to find out, but, I've found that the sloping baffle of the Kestrels'makes them an entirely different speaker with my ears way up at 48 to 50 inches off the floor. Gorgeous soundstage, tonal purity, amazing detail without any high frequency nastiness. Ratchet up your chair and hear them for the first time.