Reasonable definition of ‘hi-res’ music

[SKBubba]

@hmack

It is impossible to replicate a live performance of any scale on a hi-fi system. However, in my experience, it is more or less impossible to create even a relatively close illusion of the scale of such a performance without a pair of relatively large and consequently relatively expensive speakers. It is also often the case that these speakers present a difficult ‘load’, and consequently require a capable (and consequently often expensive) amplifier to drive them successfully.

I hear (no pun intended) what you’re saying. On the other hand, an affordable pair of vintage Klipsch horn loaded speakers and any amp with 25 or more watts sounds as close to a loud, honking, feedback screeching live rock concert as you will get. Other genres sound acceptable with a little EQ and/or room correction.