What is left out is that the last two images (mp3 and earbuds) represent a 5,000 percent (a.k.a. 5:1 - and I am not joking) quality reduction (or worse).
Maybe we should consider not fighting the ear bud. Someone could develop a hat with a built-in 12" woofer and ear buds hanging off the side. Then, all the studios could mix only for buds. I know, genious, right!
Humans use tools for a while, then ultimately tend to become dependant slaves of the tool. The exceptions are "unforgiving" tools like musical instruments and hand tools. If you can't dazzle them with brilliance, baffle them with bulls**t. Thanks for the video insight, Fran!