Sadly... a pretty big one.
I have super sensitive hearing, so little things like compression bug the crap out of me. It's why I don't like mp3's at all. Sugaree told me about flac files, though and I plan to check them out. Might make digital music listenable finally.
I would say I am at least an 8.5 -9 on the scale. Part of it I believe is due to my having aspergers..not only am I more sensitive to sound, but I am very obsessive by nature, and music is one of the things I obsess on most, in case some of my answers didn't make that apparent.
mind you, I am not saying that autism makes one a better music critic, but that it is documented that many aspies, like myself have very heightened sensory perception, and poor ability to filter out what we see, smell, hear, taste and feel. I can't have tags in my clothes, am super picky about foods, and can't stand to be near a lot of people because even after a shower, they smell. (sorry if I offend)
But, likewise, I hear most of the background noises, dynamic compression and stripping, and the average youtube is earrape. the hissing garbage in the background is horrid. *shrugs*
Not much I can do about it though, except put it to good use, and since I love music, it does serve a purpose, at least.
In truth, I would prefer not to be one. I think of those people who are cheap drunks, or who can eat McDonalds and Hearty Man meals, and how much easier it is for them to go through life. Cheaper too. If I could be less picky about music, and still be satisfied, it would open up all kinds of possibilities.
BQ-
Slayer – Seasons in the Abyss
Dixie Chicks – Taking the Long Way
of course..I actually prefer Bob Rock as an actual mixer. Whatever people wanna say about Rob Rock era Metallica, one thign they cannot due is argue with the sound quality. Compare that to the overcompressed crap on Death Magnetic (a Rick Rubin album) and it becomes obvious.
***@Jimmy Jazz.. I would concur wit the crappy speakers and also add to it Ipods and earbuds. An Ipod in itself is useful, but have never seen or heard a decent sounding set of earbuds, no matter how expensive.
But then, I have a Bose sound system for my computer, and my home system is built around a pair of 50 year old Altec Lansing A7 theater speakers I inherited from my grandpa. Oh the lovely sound they make.
