I know what your sayin.
Ive just begun my second year with these JBL 250ti classics. I have received two posts of advice/comment from seasoned members that held true to the ith degree.
These speakers do not turn any o'l music into fireworks.
Hence perhaps only 1 in 6 cd's will only be super duper.
My Hafler 500 Amp does not provide enough current for these speakers,
but I still like it.
In summary.
When I do happen upon the right music/volume/warmup time I get the magic.
I recently heard a Madona song reaching behind me off a cable TV music channel when both speakers were in front of me. No lie.
I have "heard" the light with these speakers enough times to realize they have the capacity to truly shine on a more regular basis if given the right stuff.
Im moving up to a Nad 208 Amp this holiday. I HOPE!!!