Folks, The feedback from ya'll has been wonderful! This is forums at its best! I'll take a picture of the set up tomorrow AM when my kids aren't around and I have peace and quiet.
Now that I am not worrying about the volume number or hurting my speakers, i brought it up to 60 and the sound was pretty amazing. This being my first visit into quality sound speakers...it feels like the sound isn't so much as LOUD as it is the perfect volume right near my ear. Like I can hear the tiniest tingle and feel the deep bass. but it isn't cringe worthy "jeez, turn it down a bit."
Stupid question and I apologize. Are the woofers for the RP-160's supposed to have a "muffled" sound to them?
again, thank you all. I'll set up pics tomorrow AM
David