For the same reason that people buy a 13"> laptop vs. a 15.6" laptop. The 15.6" laptop might offer a better computing experience but the person with the smaller laptop has a very specific need that can not be met by the standard available product. Therefore you have to pay a premium to get a product that suits your specific needs.
@drelusive This isn't a price issue. No matter the price, not everyone has a room layout that is conducive to having a "real" surround sound setup. Not everyone has a significant other that is okay with having a minimum of 5 speakers spread out around the room.
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If that thing really is $2200 then why bother? You can Build a decent HT system for less that will almost certainly sound better.
@drelusive
For the same reason that people buy a 13"> laptop vs. a 15.6" laptop. The 15.6" laptop might offer a better computing experience but the person with the smaller laptop has a very specific need that can not be met by the standard available product. Therefore you have to pay a premium to get a product that suits your specific needs.
It is fairly basic product segmentation...
@drelusive This isn't a price issue. No matter the price, not everyone has a room layout that is conducive to having a "real" surround sound setup. Not everyone has a significant other that is okay with having a minimum of 5 speakers spread out around the room.