In some ways I agree with some of the postings here, in that really it's all about balance in the end! I have also heard many many WAY OVER THE TOP $$$ systems. And like anything else, that still won't get you necessarily world class results! The gear is maybe half the equation, while the room acoustics/design, system set up, speaker/seating placement, tweeking and calibration, all make up the rest. these are the areas most fall very short on doing well too.
That said, I agree with the statements that suggest you don't get necessarily the best sound because you throw money at a system. I could tell you that the horn system mentioned here is at least LOUD AND DYNAMIC cabability wise. but that's not the entire equation.
I will agree that most hi end systems error in the way of dynamic transparancy and ease. But you gotta balance it all out to do an ULTIMATE SYSTEM in my experience! And certainly digital SS amps and horns don't come to mind when I think of audiphile purity...in my experience...but then I've not heard that system.
As for the system for the "Asian" gentlemen, I hope he enjoys that too. But I know I could get as good a sound for less I bet you with a lot less $ out-lay that that one as well!
It's all good though...
That said, I agree with the statements that suggest you don't get necessarily the best sound because you throw money at a system. I could tell you that the horn system mentioned here is at least LOUD AND DYNAMIC cabability wise. but that's not the entire equation.
I will agree that most hi end systems error in the way of dynamic transparancy and ease. But you gotta balance it all out to do an ULTIMATE SYSTEM in my experience! And certainly digital SS amps and horns don't come to mind when I think of audiphile purity...in my experience...but then I've not heard that system.
As for the system for the "Asian" gentlemen, I hope he enjoys that too. But I know I could get as good a sound for less I bet you with a lot less $ out-lay that that one as well!
It's all good though...