I think its like Bose magic. There is no compromise for CD's. Basically them Mastering it so "Sound" better is bologna.
For most people it wont matter anyway. How many people do you know with the equipment to notice the real nuances of music?
Music these days is made to sound good through earbuds. Not HiFi sound systems. I pop in Thriller and have an eargasm. Most new music
just doesnt sound right in a proper Musical environment. Instead of having a flat EQ they boost bass and treble to "improve" sound.