Your Preference: Resolution or Fullness?

While the majority of posters claim to favor fullness over resolution (for the most part)then why are there so many complaints of harsh systems and posts about how to tame a bright or forward sound? Unfortunately, people are seduced by systems that are highly resolving (in the negative sense)in that they can "hear things they haven't heard before in the recording" and end up with a system that eventually sounds too annoying.

As in relationships with people, as one matures they (hopefully) learn that everyone and everything has faults and you have to know the faults you can live with and those you can't.

Charyo? Your post also suggests you favor fullness.

I think we all know that the question is simplistically worded and that most audiophiles seek, or claim to seek, a balance between resolution and fullness. The point I was trying to make is that so many people claim to value fullness, but when purchasing time comes, they purchase components based on perceived resolution.

But, not to avoid the question, badly-worded as it may be, I would have to say yes, between the evils of (excessive) fullness and (annoying) resolution, I would choose fullness.

Chayro,
I'd say we're hearing from those people who don't favor the ultra detail/resolution sound and for the very same reasons you've stated. Many listeners do seem to pursue the hyper detail approach but just haven't posted here (yet). The pro fullness camp has shown up.
Charles,

A lot of what you are looking for comes from your preamp IMO. The preamp has to send a signal through your speakers that is quite, filters noise to provide a blacker background. It has to provide the soundstage depth and width, it then has to have dimension, clarity, detail, tone and the right space. Then balance top to bottom presentation so that it all blends seamlessly. The right preamp will let you system sound good with whatever speaker you choose. The speaker then becomes more of a fine tuning of the front end of you system and your room.

Happy Listening.