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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Showing 1 response by noromance

The Wilsons and the BAT are somewhat dull sounding to my ears. Both together can't have the greatest presence. I remember the same with Classe and Aragon amps. 
A few experiments you could try:
The subs may also be coloring the sound. Remove them.
Toe in speakers so tweeter is pointing at your ears. 
Replace your interconnect cable with a Belkin Gold AV cheapo from eBay in case your cables are a problem - most are. Replace your tubes with EH or Gold Lion.