I think that every part of the system, including the room, is important. For an audiophile, we strive to get each part to do the best it can. Rooms included. We have to work with what we have, and what we can afford. Many times rooms are not as good as we'd like, and the same goes for our systems. Maximizing the entire system in the context of the room, with speaker placement, room treatments, and a good quality system will get us all pretty close to the best we can have in each of our particular listening environments.
Attempting to place unusual emphasis, or importance, on one part or another can get out of hand. Balance and synergy play a big part here.
Attempting to place unusual emphasis, or importance, on one part or another can get out of hand. Balance and synergy play a big part here.