And I can see choosing to optimize classical for the high end speakers. Even so, the dynamic range of most performances exceeds the capability of the equipment. Compressors are still essential to allow speakers to survive Haydn's little joke.

I recently went fishing for a nice collection of Django Reinhardt tunes. There are a number of collections available. Many of them are labeled "remastered" and the careful listener will note that they do sound a bit brighter. However this apparent high end comes at the cost of warmth and is largely the result of introduction of harmonic distortion. While it gives the tracks "modern production values", it costs them in soul and depth. I much prefer the older masterings that sound a little darker, a bit warmer, and to my ears a lot purer.