SH- I can hear the hiss from my rear center if I turn any playing source down low enough. And turn my head 90 deg to the right or left.

Outlaw hasn't said that I can't say anything, so... They have a new/different unit enroute to me at this very minute. Probably Fri. I'll keep everyone posted.

They were also kind enough to include another remote, so I can "learn" the Aud button to the Power button, which removes some pet peaves of mine. a) Can't as easily hit the Aud button as the Power button to switch back to "pre/pro" mode. b) the Power button will finally turn the 950 on.