On 09/28/2013 08:31 AM, Larc wrote:

There's a definite connection between the death of good home stereo systems and the
death of golden ears. Much of the public just doesn't seem to demand audiophile
sound quality anymore. They are perfectly happy with obviously reduced fidelity and
increased distortion just so long as it's loud enough. At a time when there has been
greater clamor for always better quality visuals, audio has been allowed to reverse.

Well, at least most of the music they listen to wouldn't profit any from better sound
reproduction.

Most kids these days have suffered hearing damage as the result of being
exposed to the thumper cars which seem to popular, so it's no surprise
that they have no ability to discern the finer sounds of life.

Jon