MWG; those are Altec's under the shelf? If so I have mine in the living room and do a lot of listening in the kitchen. One of the best things about them for me is they still sound good; like music even in the other room. Thats why I am surprised at the post; I always thought the big horn loaded two ways did that very well. One of the reason's I like them. Maybe it is the location in the room itself? Is that a Mac amp and KLH's on top?