Actually, if you listen up close to any driver, it should sound like total garbage. When you move further away, that's when the magic starts. smile

I felt the same way about the VP160v4 when I moved away from the VP150v2. And the M5s. And the QS10s. And the EP800v4. LOL!

When you get the Denon, make sure you run at least the 3-point Audyssey XT32 calibration. Or maybe you shouldn't because you may never be able to go back to your Sony.