Miller thanks for your response. I know where you're coming from with your opinions on HT. Personally I see it as a different aspect of sound reproduction. You could argue that you are not looking for the highest in highest of sound quality. You might argue that you are looking more for channel separation, speech clarity, bass response and chest slam... ie terms that you would not talk about in the 2 channel music reproduction aspect. You're also going to be able to argue that a well put together system should sound excellent and cohesive. There is overlap after all since it's just sound reproduction. In only case I don't agree that a HT enthusiast should just be written off as not caring about sound quality. Maybe they are just looking to improve their system and recreate a good theater experience for which different aspects still need to be considered. I still would not want to hear my speakers hum during a quiet passage in a movie.
Maybe I should specify the question for both music and theater reproduction? If anything you've answered the one already. Thank you.
Maybe I should specify the question for both music and theater reproduction? If anything you've answered the one already. Thank you.