Hmmm. I don't know that I would say my surrounds ever gave me a kick butt feeling, but maybe I don't understand your meaning. Can you describe what you mean by "kick butt"? Also, have you configured everything with an SPL and a test disc?
For the most part what really kicks butt about my surrounds is that I think I hear a bird chirping up and to my left. Or I duck because a bullet just zinged past my head. Or I feel like I'm smack dab in the middle of a Midwestern Thunderstorm.

jr

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