I guess I got lucky, my fiance is fine with my HT, which runs six dual mono amps, all with active crossovers, plus the integral sub amp, so 13 channels for 5.1.... I personally like having the one wall entirely made up of stereo components. It saves me money by not having to buy art to decorate the walls, and sounds incredible in my little condo on the beach!!
....we'll see how she feels after the wedding...I may be putting it into another room!
We discussed buying a house with a dedicated HT room, but she says she'd rather it be in the living room!! Can you believe it! She WANTS all 15+ components, speakers, cables, software, etc in the living room!!!! Then again, she's pretty easy, she let me buy an AMG Benz this week, just meant I had to buy the engagement ring too.....
The wedding is planned for October...we'll see what happens after that!