Our audio systems are reproducing a recording of the original event. They can never out perform, but at theoretical best match the original. We are limited by the recording and all the technology. Sound reproduction was the first means of providing virtual reality. Convenient - hopefully, a "sterile" version of perfection - usually, but never will (or should) it replace the original event. That would be a disservice to the performers and a scary sic-fi scenario (not unlike kids that prefer artificial foods to the real thing).
Listen at home can only remind us of the original performance. The better the recording/playback, the less "reminding" we need. Conversely, the better trained the listener, also the less "reminding" is needed (kind of like playing "Name That Tune").
