I’ll go out on a limb and assert that in the end, proper application of measurements always helps to achieve one’s hifi sound goals faster, more effectively and for less.
The trick is to be able to understand and apply the numbers properly and I think that is not easy but a worthwhile goal for any audiophile.
More good and reliable data informs better decision making. But the devil is always in the details. Practically though, each will end up finding their own way as best they can. Sometimes it’s the journey that matters more than reaching the final destination.
It’s all good. Cheers!