Stereo or Home Theater?


What do Stereo-only people think about Home Theater, and what do Home Theater people think about Stereo-only. I perceive that there is quite a gulf in ideas about proper reproduction between these types. My take is that Home Theater is the new mid-fi, with Video as the centerpiece, and audio going along for the ride. Some think I am anachronist. What do you think?
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an emphatic Stereo

I have an extensive 2 channel setup that includes a proton 36" tv and dvd player. In the room I am using it in 14' by 27' it is more than adequate and the stereo sound is earth moving, friends who have been over have been quite impressed, and never missed the other 3 speakers

how many movies are truly recorded in 5 channel? a few action pictures. The only music DVD that took advantage of the 5 channel output is an eagles acapella on the Hell Freezes Over Disc. Many music dvd's throw the lead instrument in the back channels, it's very distracting.

the lovely thing is after a movie, I can disappear in great two channel musical reproduction

HT appeals to the masses not the music