Originally Posted by 2x6spds
So, what is the goal of our hobby?

The goal is to find pleasure in something we enjoy. For myself part of it is trying to reproduce what was recorded exactly as if you were in the room when it was made. Part is in playing with the gear. Part is pride of ownership. Part is the pleasure of sharing it with others.

After I finish this theater/listening room I’m not sure that I will do any better sound wise till another break though occurs in sound reproduction ... IMO we are pretty close to limit of what stereo sound can achieve and the break though will involve multiple channels.