Prints dark and contrasty-display looks good

i use imac 27" with 10.6.6
i calibrate display with eyeone ver 3.6.3
i print from LR3 and CS5.
my problem is that the prints are always darker and more contrasty than indicated by the display. I have tried printing the same image after converting image profile to sRGB, adobesRGB, and prophotoRGB. the prints made after converting image profile to sRGB are best but they are all poor.
i have searched various fora and found little that i understand and can't get a handle on my error. i have thought perhaps my display to bright causing me to develop a little darker than i should........but i would be greatful for some advice.

i neglected to add that i have printed to my on epson and to costco and walgreen online print services, all giving the same too dark-too contrasty look.
vince

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