How important is it for you to attain a holographic image?

I don’t worry much about it . In the 2k + live classical concerts I’ve been to I’ve yet to be in a concert hall that imaged .
2 were close, Concertgebouw in Amsterdam and Ordway  in St. Paul .

Very important. Especially for some recordings. I dismiss systems that can't do it well. Not only simply holographic but layering. I've been to a few concert halls as well, including those that were not particularly good. 

I was thinking about this some more. I think there are a couple of things I'd rather have more than holography:
1. Smooth FR. One that does not call attention to itself, but feels effortless in dynamic range and endless to the edges in the bass and the treble.

2. Transparency. To me, what I mean is the aural equivalent of standing on a mountain top, and realizing you can see for miles farther than you ever could.

Both of those characteristics matter a lot more to me than imaging. And imaging is important.

Best,
E

@ erik_squires

I agree with Erik.

If you emphasize focus and imaging too much, then you may lose top end extension or mid range roundness.

Not all recordings have 3 D imaging.

I found some CD like "Amused to Death" has holographic imaging.