How to fix my detailed, accurate but BRIGHT system

"My interconnects are nothing special, some Pheonix gold and Monster. I just can't see cables fixing this big of a problem, mabe I'm wrong."

You may be right, but I think you're selling this aspect of a system way short. They're also some of the easiest and cheapest ways to contour sound to our liking. I'd expect you could find some used AZ Matrix Ref. or Cardas Golden Cross interconnects fairly cheaply and if those don't make a marked positive difference you know you'll need to go in a different direction. Quite frankly it seems like you've neglected this important part of your system -- it's kind of like putting the wrong tires on a sports car (and I have no idea what you're using for power cords either, but that's a whole other issue). Suffice it to say I think you'd do well to at least experiment in this area before sinking thousands of dollars in other components if your results/options are limited in terms of room treatment. Best of luck.

Now that I read back through this thread, I agree with an above post: your room is huge! You are trying to pressurize a huge, reflective room with underpowered insensitive speakers. Have you experimented with moving your listening seat closer to the speakers? I think you need larger speakers or a smaller listening room...

Thanks Soix, It sounds like from many here that I should try cables as a possible improvement to my system. I'm always willing to keep an open mind. The lesson can't be learned without trying. I am a true believer in that. I tell my Daughter that all the time. So, I will try ICs and PCs and Speaker cables as part of my venture into making the system I've always wanted to have. I will also try raising my speakers off the floor a bit and try another amp in my system to see how that effects the speakers. I do have an APC power conditioner and a dedicated 20a curcuit for my system for those who asked. I don't have balanced ICs as my amp doesn't support them.

In Reading these threads the last few months, I find the willingness to help refreshing. I have also found people giving each other a bad time. I don't see how this is productive. We all have our own opinions, isn't that what the OP is asking for? With that said, once again thank you for ALL of your input. I will post to this thread when I come up with a solution. I hope it's sooner than later. Take Care,

Sdrenslow, I do have a large room. This room incorporates my living room, dining room, kitchen and loft above the kitchen. The ceiling is 17'.3" tall and flat, so this adds even more volume to the space. Not only that, the entry and the hallway are also open to this room which I didn't add to the footage stated. My seat is pretty close to the speakers at about 9' and the speakers are about 8' apart. I can't change rooms as I don't have another room to put the system in. I do have a 20'x30' out building that i've been thinking about turning into a guest house, cabana, audio room. This may end up happening sooner than later if I can't solve my problem. Thank you for your post.

A PEQ will do the trick if you can't stomach acoustic treatments.