When I sold stereo equipment in the 1980's, we had a Cerwin Vega knock off (5 inch woofer, ported, etc) that was all boom and highs. Sounded great to the teenagers who came in for their first stereo and played the latest Alice Cooper, AC/DC or Led Zepplin. We did try and sell them good stuff, but the good stuff sounded bland to them and they never took our advice. I even had a friend who brought the knock offs instead of the Mirage speakers we had, which were damn good.
Today? I think there is a little, but damn, if you like screeching highs and big bottoms, so be it. I'm talking speakers here of course....