Why so obsessed with bass?


Such a obsession to deal with bass issues.  Why is this?  
On a sub if there is too much rumbling simply turn it down.  
As far as mains these probably are not much of an issue for most of us.  However for bookshelves speakers it makes sense they really aren’t well designed for lower range frequencies.
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The only recordings to contain subsonic energy are a few digital made since ’85.
If that’s not your fetish just ignore.
Prior to that the only way to "record" low bass was with control tones:
https://daily.redbullmusicacademy.com/2019/07/earthquake-sensurround-cerwin-vega
Pretty much just a gimmick.
The only other time I ever felt it was with the IRS V’s in Music Room One playing "Thanks To You"
I’m sure they’re even stronger with new woofers.
If you stick with snalogue, bass to 30 Hz is usually plenty.
You certainly don't have to redesign a living space to accommodate more than 2 subs for "perfect" sound on very few demo recordings.