I think this discussion to some extent, reflects the time & "effort" we (AKers) put into our music. I suspect the HI Fi sound is alive & well & selling like crazy at the local Best Buy. A portion of those buyers will come to appreciate music differently & may decide a different sound is more rewarding. And I'm not being condescending, If you like to dance & party, it would be idiocy to spend the kind of money it takes to produce a more well rounded sound..............or, I could be completely wrong.