I had the Otello for about 2 years and would have never called the midrange forward. I'd say if anything, as much as I loved this speaker, I had a tough time making it more aggressive when the music called for it.
You might have an aversion to digital? If you are using Roon, you can make some EQ modifications to the range that you are finding offensive.
Also curious if you have any power or cable solutions.
Great speaker don't give up on them because many I've heard are harsh compared to Verity.