More people have access to affordable decent sounding gear to listen with today than ever before thanks to smart phones tablets, computers, headphones, powered speakers, etc. They also have access to more music more easily than ever before.
Those who want something better sounding also have more choices than ever before at all price points.
So I really do not see a problem.
It would be nice if more pop music were recorded better I suppose.
Less of a niche for dedicated audio gear I suppose but hey that’s progress.
Regarding live music opportunities I suspect more of those than ever before also for those who care and guess what bad sound there is becoming increasingly rare when I hear it there as well.
Not many places anymore to go to and buy music though. That is kinda sad.
Those who want something better sounding also have more choices than ever before at all price points.
So I really do not see a problem.
It would be nice if more pop music were recorded better I suppose.
Less of a niche for dedicated audio gear I suppose but hey that’s progress.
Regarding live music opportunities I suspect more of those than ever before also for those who care and guess what bad sound there is becoming increasingly rare when I hear it there as well.
Not many places anymore to go to and buy music though. That is kinda sad.