I think that reinforces the view the Sam put out: THX sold its soul years ago and now shows up on any random budget product. “THX” no longer has any cachet or value.
Also, THX is no longer a thing people care about. Twenty or thirty years ago, the best theater experience began with the THX deep note. So of course you want to buy a receiver with the THX logo on it. But in 2019...when was the last time anyone saw THX stinger at the theater? Back in 1999 when...