Everyone's definition of bright is different. To me, bright means the high end is uncomfortable on the ears, not just an extended range. I'm finding my M22 Axiom system to currently be in the bright category, but am awaiting the delivery of a Pioneer AVR to see if I can tame what I hear with MCACC. Audyssey just puts them in the bright mode and leaves them there.
Seems you and me have the same definition for "bright". Let me know how that goes with your new receiver. I'll be trying to acquire a Sc-61 for this system.
I will have to do lots of reading about all this calibration, if and when I even get this system.
a standard equalizer is the most calibration I've ever had experience with.
This whole things about setting individual speaker levels, running calibration software with mics, setting crossover frequencies...it's all super new to me.
I'm saving those questions though, don't want to get ahead of myself