Ok, it sounds like you are moving in the right direction. The other thing to consider is the DD or DTS mix you are listening too. Some of them kinda suck and others make you go WOW.
Bourne Identity, Finding Nemo, Saving Private Ryan, Titan AE, any Star Wars Movie... These are just a few that others (and myself) on the board have enjoyed the surround mix of or been especially impressed with.

jr

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