I don't generally spend a whole lot of time pouring over the editorials of mass market A/V magazine but this piece hits somethings that I think ought to give all enthusiasts pause:

http://www.hometheater.com/content/why-dont-they-love-us


The under current in that editorial is that home theater specialization just is not relevant. What matters is iPads and headphones.
Scary stuff to those whose business model demands on something very different...