I think all this opinion one way or the other truly in most cases lies on the "Female Factor" not only due to is it too much to have in the living room physicall, but does she really want to hear and see this thing as much as we would like to use it...
Thats my current issue, I will be able to blend it into a family room environment if need be, but I know it will most likely get even less use as she would be in the kitchen behind it, or doing things in the main part of the house.. Some women might love this, some are completely happy if you can tuck it away elsewhere, besides that unless your lucky enough to have one that is interested in something other than listening to some top 40 crap on the car radio, than you can get away with more I am sure.
However I think I am going to make my audio comeback soon with a decent basement room to get away when needed, by the way this is not a lifeless way to listen to music, fact is most of us that are in this have pretty good friends etc.. that like to come over and have some fun listening, so I guess having an area that does not jeaprodize the main portion of the house is not all that bad in most cases. Plus yes if you can dedicate and even isolate a spot, well you have more capability late night, or anytime of the day just going for a couple hours to listen while others use the house for what it is really designed for.
Thats my current issue, I will be able to blend it into a family room environment if need be, but I know it will most likely get even less use as she would be in the kitchen behind it, or doing things in the main part of the house.. Some women might love this, some are completely happy if you can tuck it away elsewhere, besides that unless your lucky enough to have one that is interested in something other than listening to some top 40 crap on the car radio, than you can get away with more I am sure.
However I think I am going to make my audio comeback soon with a decent basement room to get away when needed, by the way this is not a lifeless way to listen to music, fact is most of us that are in this have pretty good friends etc.. that like to come over and have some fun listening, so I guess having an area that does not jeaprodize the main portion of the house is not all that bad in most cases. Plus yes if you can dedicate and even isolate a spot, well you have more capability late night, or anytime of the day just going for a couple hours to listen while others use the house for what it is really designed for.