OK, first chance I had to give them a real workout. Stuck in Alison Krause & Union Station Live, DSOTM, Tool-Lateralus, O Brother Where Art Thou soundtrack, and Opeth-Blackwater Park.
I may not make it off of Lateralus.
I listened to the first on AK, which sounded great (no shocker). Then I listened to Money, which sounded amazing, especially the last minute or so of it.
Now listening to the first track of Lateralus. Didn't realize that my DVD changer plays CDs straight out the 5.1 jacks, as well. I think I'm going to have to work on the placement a little bit (again, I'm shocked; I pretty much just plunked them down where they fit.)
Wow. The drums on the first track of Lateralus are incredible. I was feeling like I might maybe possibly have a little too much treble (yes, I know they're ruler flat, so thanks much Tool engineers...), but they really sound good.
The Patient just kicked in (right about 2 minutes or so. Wow.
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O Brother: wow. Sounds like there's a work gang right in front of me.
And now Alison Krause is right in front of me. With a choir. Hi Alison!
Oops. Forgot to notice anything in particular--just enjoying the music!
The imaging on these puppies is great.
Didn't get to Opeth. Oh well. Next time!
Earlier in casual listening (at much lower volume), they also sounded quite good!