I am the same way about being self critical. Up to a point that is good.

I have the same experience with my KN7000 in that the style components don't seem to individually stand out, and are relatively muddy compared to my Audya and Korg. This may be a good topic for me, as I haven't done anything with my EQ.

I suspect it is the KB somehow, or rather, my not setting it up correctly.

Bernie