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Originally Posted by Rick Boogie
It matters to me, and the guys I am presently making music with. But I do agree, it seems painfully lacking elsewhere.
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I wonder if the fact that mp3 players and smartphones are now the way people are most likely to hear their music has anything to do with changes in taste?
25-30 years ago, most of the folks I knew that were really into music (listening to it, not necessarily making it) had elaborate, big speaker, high wattage stereo systems in their home. In the mid 80's, I paid around $1000 for a high-end Kenwood car stereo (considered a lot back then), yet it only played cassettes!
These days its earbuds and a smartphone for many folks. No doubt, when you hear a mix that is optimized for this type of device, it can standout more and give a perception of "better listening". But, that seems like technical success rather than musical success to me? Not that the two should ever be mutually exclusive, but I hope I never lose perspective.