Yeah, I second ARC or Dirac not because I've heard it but because even XT32 messes up the top end. I find if I set it to Movie rather than Music, it tames the highs. With the actives in 2.1 I don't need it. I still think Charles ought to try it so he can hear the difference. Do you really want to go to your death bed wondering how the Audyssey you already have in your receiver sounded? smile

House of the Rising Sone
Out in the mid or far field
Dedicated mid-woofers are over-rated