HDMI: Hugely Disappointing Media Interface, or Hurdle Differentiating Masterful Integrators?

Residential Systems: If you’ve ever found yourself silently cursing an HDMI connection in a lavish home theater, you’re not alone. While marketed as a simple, single-cable solution for audio, video, and control, HDMI can become a serious headache even in the simplest setups. High-end media rooms and home theaters, where multiple sources, advanced processors, immersive audio, and 4K/8K HDR displays all converge, are especially prone to HDMI hassles. But why?