Volume considerations

I listen to rock and reggae, but I always have it below 70db, just because I like it better like that than than louder; I've never liked blasting hi-fi systems; not trying to reproduce a live gig. 

The quest for loudness becomes self defeating when your hearing gradually starts failing. If that is the desired outcome headphones get you there faster.

Unless your mom actually IS a concert hall, keep reminding yourself, "My room is not a concert hall."

My listening space is untreated and easily overwhelmed with higher volumes. Luckily I can find a sweet spot, usually.

"Another problem is that countless songs are poorly mixed and mastered."

@seymour-krelborn Yes, it amazes me that a Herbie Hancock, Art Pepper or Bill Evans recording from 55 years ago can sound so good ... while some contemporary offerings sound so bad.