My ears of tin are over 50

I'm over 50 and I hear very well. I had my hearing tested by professionals, and it is better than what would be equivalent to 20_20 eyesight. Hearing tests are free.

Only if the acoustics are right and the Dr. is the one you want to examine you....

My missus thinks I am deaf because every time she calls me
to do a chore or something I never fail to not hear her.

I got MORE sensitive to bad sound at 50. I could not tolerate piercing highs, uncontrolled bass (especially midbass) and shouty, punchy midranges. Thus I needed to upgrade a lot. I can hear the differences between interconnects and power cables loud and clear, more than ever (maybe from experience, but it sure seems like my ears hear it). I really need those Stealth Indras now, unfortunately. So there.

Rgs,

I am similar. Its almost as if losing ability to hear the higher frequencies one can when younger facilitates an improved focus on what you can still hear.

I consider myself fortunate that my ability to appreciate good sounding music has perhaps waxed and not waned with age, at least so far.