They are both right.
Some people may only know a colouration while others have been lucky enough to hear without. Even a venue has colourations {Eg. A small venue vs. a large hall or arena.}
Someone who has been to a lot of venues and only knows an H.T.I.B. or all in one system. May only know a colouration.

Hopefully we can manage reaching enough power without maxing out to soon. And of course get decent systems vs all in ones.