I am retired and spend an inordinate amount of time listening to my system which is performing marvelously. It is true that external sounds in sundry commercial and public venues sound often horrid and crude in comparison. But I mainly prefer to stay home because the world has changed and not for the better; there are fewer folk outdoors. Those I see appear crazy or eccentric. People in public are not friendly or sociable - they seem fearful. There is a large decline in politeness, courteousness and pride in dress and appearance. It is sad to see America in decline.