I believe in general the pure direct functions by passes any receivers Audessy, MACC, etc. so I am curious to hear how many people prefer to listen to the direct for 2.1(?) or pure direct for 2.0. Generally I like the direct as it uses the subwoofer (at least with my receiver) as appropriate but honestly I seem to like them both.

To my ears the pure direct make the M80's sound more warmer and more forward.

Temp.setup - 2.1 - Denon 1713 AVR, Denon 1713 BRD, Paradigm Cinema 200, and Monitor Audio 360 Sub