Just me not impressed with broad speed ranges..?

Up to 8sp my experiences were clunky and un-refined. Over 8sp the same, but for a seemingly different reason - flat-sided chain struggling to cross over smoothly.

But all my 8sp have been in a sweet spot. The chain still has bulged sides, allowing it to engage instantly. I'm currently having to persevere with a 2x10 because i need the range, but if i could find this range on an eight, i'd go 2x8 instead.
11sp would be no step up, at all.