1) I think Art is right about the speakers inherrent lack of bass ability in a largish room. You can add a sub and that would help. However,
2) In my limited experience with placing speakers on the long wall I would guess that might be adding to your problem. I've never got it to work - the sound always sounded too clinical. Placing them on the short wall can get you some more room sound and warm things up. Just a guess in case you haven't tried it yet.
2) In my limited experience with placing speakers on the long wall I would guess that might be adding to your problem. I've never got it to work - the sound always sounded too clinical. Placing them on the short wall can get you some more room sound and warm things up. Just a guess in case you haven't tried it yet.