Do Countries Have a "House" Sound

AFAIK British gear emphasizes warm midrange while US gear is a bit brighter with more bass.

Yes, engineering sound and taste of music is the way of life of different countries – they’re the expressions of their Culture,behaviors, beliefs,identity, worship, protest, anguish, celebration and the way it is treated, Also can be a very political issue.

Must be, for many years ago an article appeared in 'Fi' magazine that explored how people in different countries 'hear' differently. When you think about, that is what accents are all about. The article in question explored the British sound, vs. American. The ProAc speakers are a good example of how they 'voice' there speakers to British hearing.