I think the point might be something like this: what if the Beats by Dr. Dre headphones had been more of the quality of Sennheiser 600 or AKG701Q phones? Could millions of people have been inadvertently introduced to the sound of higher-end audio? What if you did the same with speakers?
Unfortunately, too many people want (or think they want, at least) the exaggerated low end and possibly a sizzling high end for their modern music. I've known many rock fans who had expensive systems and then cranked up the treble and bass mercilessly to try to capture that crappy live sound they were used to. I'm sure I did it myself in my wayward youth. What's the point of spending time and money to get high quality equipment if you muck it up in the end?
Unfortunately, too many people want (or think they want, at least) the exaggerated low end and possibly a sizzling high end for their modern music. I've known many rock fans who had expensive systems and then cranked up the treble and bass mercilessly to try to capture that crappy live sound they were used to. I'm sure I did it myself in my wayward youth. What's the point of spending time and money to get high quality equipment if you muck it up in the end?