On Tue, 12 Dec 2006 22:09:43 +0000, Eiron wrote:

It's possible that the Denon system has a frequency response tailored to
the supplied speakers. Maybe it has a loudness control (boosted bass and
treble at low volumes) that gives the effect of quiet midrange on good
speakers. Does it have some preset equalizer settings? You need to do
some measurements.

The answer to those questions is, generally, yes. I found that
replacing the speakers on my wife's Denon system was not as
satisfactory as adding a little sub. Certainly, the EQ settings are
tailored to the little Missions.

Kal