No, actually I agree with you, it really isnt! However, I am of the opinion, that audio manufacturers strive too much for what looks right on the scope, and extreme power handling, and unfortunately, this doesnt always = good sound, let alone better sound!
There are so many avenues of discussion opened up by this thread. Look at amplifiers! Same thing. The numbers just dont tell you what the amp sounds like, or how it performs! An example ( IMHO ) is many of todays very compact and lightweight switching amps, rated at 1500wpc, and beyond, damping factors in excess of 1000, some well over 2000, and yet, dont seem to produce the power and tight bass of some older, traditional amplifiers, despite their specs seemingly limited technical proficiency!
Many things audio today, they get it so technically correct, and so musically wrong!
You know, since I am in NY, and close to NYC itself, I have been to Radio City Music Hall, I saw Pink Floyd there, in 1978 or 79, what an incredible show. And that is my favorite sounding concert of all time. Of the ones I have seen!
Now, lets take Carnegie Hall, a great hall, known for its acoustics, and they just HAD to redo it, something wasnt right! And when they were done? They had succesfully RUINED Carnegie Halls famous acoustic sound! All through the 90,s they came in with their computers, and Gee Whiz technology, valiantly trying to restore the sound of that room. They blamed the contractors for using the wrong materials, doing the job wrong, etc! BUT, the one thing they have NOT been able to do? Restore the sound of the room that Carnegie Hall had! All the technology, and all the fantastic minds at work, but they couldnt put it back together again!
Measurements dont tell the whole story.