"I did say "what they are trying to accomplish""

No, I caught that. 

THX isn't what it used to be IMO.  There are many other mixing companies that do a much better job at getting the surround mixing done right.  I've demoed THX cinemaEQ stuff on certified receivers with all THX certified speakers, and I just don't prefer that sound.  It seemed in the days of old VHS, that when it was a THX mix, you knew it was going to be quality sound, the best available.  I just find that isn't true anymore...