Finally got it together. I had orignally been driving the system with 2 Adcom Amps,And an Adcom Preamp with basic Monster Cable.
First came the Proceed AVP, then I added the PS Audio Statement Cables for the mains when they had their 40% off sale (how could I Lose?). Replaced all interconnects with MIT.
Now, added big Papa, the THETA DREADNAUGHT II 5 X 225 (reviewed on thread) with Cardas XLR's.
Large room, mains are 14 FT apart, the maximum and I still have great center focus of soundstage. Klipsch's need to be toed in a bit. I sit about 14 feet back also in the "sweet spot".
I bought the nice Cherry custom cabinet and HD TV 53" Pioneer Elite 3 years ago when we updated house, we bumped out 8 feet and it created perfect placement for the surrounds. Tall windows are behind sofa going up maybe 15 feet to view private wooded lot and stream which is surrounded by a golf course and Water Shed ,NO neighbors can be seen when leaves are on trees.
High ceilings give me HUGE sounstage, wood floor, wood ceilings, stone wall to left.
Theta AMP has added a dimension of realism and "being there" I didn't think possible. Layers upon layers of fleshed out DETAIL. YES, I am done for now!
My sytsem performs equally as well for sound all styles of music,( mostly accoustic guitar, rock, jazz, and new world) as movies. It can be most delicate and play nicely at lower volumes, and can slam you back in your seat, revealing ALL that can be revealed. Holding up the REAR is my 18" HSG Velodyne sub perched up on a stone shelf near front wall, pulled away from wall so as not to be too boomy,and never tunred up too loud at 40 crossosver.
