The drivers for audiophile in HW film is as follows:
1) Does the screenwriter deem it an integral part of a character's profile? If so, show it. If not, it's irrelevant, expensive, and a waste of space.
2) Does the production designer deem it an integral part of the setting? If so, show it. If not, it's irrelevant, expansive, and a waste of space.
3) Does the director deem the music and image an integral part of the story? If so, show it. If not....
4) Finally, does the producer want some free gear?
1) Does the screenwriter deem it an integral part of a character's profile? If so, show it. If not, it's irrelevant, expensive, and a waste of space.
2) Does the production designer deem it an integral part of the setting? If so, show it. If not, it's irrelevant, expansive, and a waste of space.
3) Does the director deem the music and image an integral part of the story? If so, show it. If not....
4) Finally, does the producer want some free gear?