I just wanted to update everyone and say thank you.
As it turns out, it was a little bit of everything. I'm almost embarrassed over here...
Basically, I started fresh. Reset defaults, turned down the subs gain to about 6 or 7, let the receiver auto configure, double checked it with my new nifty radio shack meter, and low and behold wonderful bass tones were heard throughout.
And the main listening position being in an acoustical dead spot didn't help.
It isn't terrible, but you can hear the difference if I move a few feet in any direction.
Time to find optional speaker placement now for my box of a room.
Thank you again to everyone. There is a really great community here. Thumbs up.
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Mark
