I agree completely. But, OTOH, some of them are asking our opinions on gear. Taking ALL aspects of its' performance into account is, IMO, the way to provide an answer that transcends personal opinion.

In truth, we tend to take people who ONLY recommend the most expensive solution as a little suspect. There are LOTS of counter opinions to 'buy a Wersi' or 'buy an Audya' that don't get 'money should be of no importance' rammed down their throats. Why a PA decision should be any different is beyond me...