The reason the overwhelming majority of audiophiles don't listen to music with an HT system is that they feel they are less accurate than a 2 channel stereo system. HT is very similar to the failed quadraphonic technology of the 1970s. Seeing performers or videos of them may add synergistically to hearing a recording but when you close your eyes, it's clear to most audiophiles that what they're getting is not particularly convincing sound, in fact not as good as 2 channel reproduction.
Absolutely incorrect. There are two reasons many audiophiles stay away from multi channel. First, there is limited content. The second is related to the first. TO do MCH right you need to invest substantially in center, surrounds and subs. Why spend 10s of thoudsands on channels when only a fraction of your favorite content is available in this format.
Otherwise, MCH done right beats 2 channel hands down. Try one of the 2L nordic sound recordings in 2 channel and MCH. There is no comparison.