There is absolutely no defense for liking either scream.
Objectively, yes - it’s not great. But subjectively, it’s all preference, no matter how flawed.
Then there’s no reason to say this:
Now, Luke’s scream in EMPIRE, there is absolutely no defense for liking that change…
Sure, there’s no valid defense, but if someone likes it - then let them like it. You would be right had I said “There is absolutely no reason for liking that change”.