Hello Forum, I would like some help on my 2 channel setup which consists of PSB Stratus Gold i's driven by the new NAD C372 and C272 in bridge mode. As you guys are aware this combination of amps are producing 300 or 400 watts into each gold (depending on which part of the manual you read) which should be more than enough power to drive these speakers. My problem is not a matter of the system not being loud enough because it can play very loud, but the base, something that the Stratus Golds are supposed to do very well and is talked about alot in the review section of this site is the most unsatisfied part of my existing sound. Having said this I did recently purchase the B&W ASW675 subwoofer which does do a good job of making up for what the golds are not doing but I would still like to know if there is something not right with my setup excluding the sub. Just to be clear, I am pleased with the sound when I am using the sub but everywhere I read about the golds other owners are talking about the well definded powerful base and the ability to play very low, some even quote that you will not need a sub with this speaker, maybe my ear for base is somewhat different than everyone elses but I doubt that, I think I have a problem either with room acoustics or maybe even a speaker defect. My room is about 17ft by 19ft with a 9ft cieling, and just to cover all the little things that some of you guys may come up with, the amps are hooked up correctly ie phasing (had all my connections checked by an audio tech), the jumper strip is installed on the back of the speakers since I do not have them connected in a bi-wire configuration (tryied that also but resulted in even more lose of low end oomph since power was then reduced to 150 watts per channel). Also just to let you know, my speaker placement is probably noy ideal for acheiving max base, they are about 2 feet from the side walls and about 6 inches out from the back wall. All my connections are made with Ultralink cables and speaker wire (12 gauge). If any of you guys have these speakers or a similar problem please drop me a line to this tread with you 2 cents worth, thanks.