I prefer actual rooms -- I like being enclosed within a discreet spaces. My idea of a living room is not simply furniture grouped on an area rug, like an island floating within a large, undifferentiated space. The "open space" concept actually results in lessuseable spaces, whether one is an audiophile or not. Walls are good!
Agreed!!
When my wife and I built our current home we both knew that a floor plan with distinct rooms with walls and doors was preferable to the popular open space designs. 25 years later, I can say that we made the right decision. Much better utilization of space with separate rooms.
I have a finished basement with 8.5 ft ceiling that’s served as a wonderful listening space for my audio system. I can listen any time of the day or night without disturbing others.
Charles