Modern music is usually heavily distorted on purpose at the mix step, I mean what's the point of buying equipment with high fidelity to listen to layered synth

Modern music is usually heavily distorted on purpose at the mix step, I mean what's the point of buying equipment with high fidelity to listen to layered synth or auto-tuned voices? Recording engineers don't use audiophile gear, and it's no surprise when you have seen a typical guitar signal chain. Being able to discern instruments and layers with clarity and definition take years, yet I'm always amazed at what people failing to recognize the most basic things or issues, or do a basic EQ, will spend money on.