Hi,
The discussion here focuses less on Home Theatre, and more on just playing music (i.e., without the TV part).
Many people here do have HT systems, and in some cases, they've got a music system at the "heart" of their HT system. In general, though, when people are listening to a movie (unless it's a concert movie), they want floor-rumbling bass and crashing theatrical effects, and they don't care so much about "fidelity."
Eldarado is exactly right. You have to hear some high-end systems before you decide whether this is something you care about. If you live in an urban area, visit the highest-end dealer you can find (selling stuff you can't possibly afford), make an appointment, and take a few CDs you know well (different styles of music).
If you are amazed at what you hear, welcome to the club. If you aren't amazed (either you don't hear a difference, or what you do hear doesn't seem very important), then congratulate yourself on having saved a lot of money!
Cordially,
Eric
The discussion here focuses less on Home Theatre, and more on just playing music (i.e., without the TV part).
Many people here do have HT systems, and in some cases, they've got a music system at the "heart" of their HT system. In general, though, when people are listening to a movie (unless it's a concert movie), they want floor-rumbling bass and crashing theatrical effects, and they don't care so much about "fidelity."
Eldarado is exactly right. You have to hear some high-end systems before you decide whether this is something you care about. If you live in an urban area, visit the highest-end dealer you can find (selling stuff you can't possibly afford), make an appointment, and take a few CDs you know well (different styles of music).
If you are amazed at what you hear, welcome to the club. If you aren't amazed (either you don't hear a difference, or what you do hear doesn't seem very important), then congratulate yourself on having saved a lot of money!
Cordially,
Eric