The Marantz CD6006 is a fine player for the money. It's the last place I would start to get vocals forward. Imaging is affected by phase response and the CD6006 has excellent phase response. The player uses the audio circuitry from the much more expensive units. It maybe just a tad lacking in absolute smoothness, but overall it is excellent particularly in creating a realistic sound stage with capable equipment.
It appears the Taylors may be partially time aligned, but this may not result in minimum phase error. I imagine they will have a small sweet spot both horizontally and vertically due to the upper woofer.
Given the speaker is about 60" tall, ear height should be about half that to minimize smearing between the woofers. A good portion of the male vocal range may be reproduced by the woofers and the unequal path lengths and reflections could be the issue.
It would help to know your room size, openings, floor treatment, furniture and equipment position.
It appears the Taylors may be partially time aligned, but this may not result in minimum phase error. I imagine they will have a small sweet spot both horizontally and vertically due to the upper woofer.
Given the speaker is about 60" tall, ear height should be about half that to minimize smearing between the woofers. A good portion of the male vocal range may be reproduced by the woofers and the unequal path lengths and reflections could be the issue.
It would help to know your room size, openings, floor treatment, furniture and equipment position.