Musician vs. audiophile


We need direction here. My wife, a musician and says my Sophia 3s, powered by BAT 3VK IX tube pre amp and 250w solid state amp sounds flat compared to a freaking Best Buy box store McIntosh/Martin Logan setup...  I can't honestly disagree, specifically when our rig is at low volume.  It lacks color and punch, even with 2ea. JL 12" subs... Help me with your recommendation, please!!!      
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The Sophias are anything but flat, punchless and colorless.  Even with an average 250w ss amp ( assuming no impedence mismatch) and a BAT tube front end, the Sophias should give you dynamics and color. 
Either amp/ preamp mismatch, poor setup ( Wilson’s should be toed in so you can barely see the inside of each tweeter portion of the cabinet at your listening position) or cables. My $ is on bad positioning which will make the Sophia’s punchless, colorless and sterile.I agree that a Wilson dealer rep should be hired to have a look. They are truly great speakers if set up right.