I now realize that my title may be difficult for people to understand. To put it in lamens terms. The audio in front of me sounds muffled and out of place. I don't know what it could be. I have an SSL2 Audio interface and Neumann NDH20 head...

Not only as from a balance perspective but also more enjoyable to play in. Less claustrophobic, less boxy right angle walls, less 50-50 angles, and more interesting cover positions. Overall it is simply more pleasing to play and a bit more...