All of us place a different degree of importance on this.I have a combined 80k system. 2 channel is of more importance to me. I have spent 30k in the last year;all for 2 channel.The sound and music in movies is so good to me ;I can't "settle" for a lesser sound when watching movies.I "need " the best my system can provide,for both venues.A great 2 channel;and you're most of the way for HT.