Even soundbars are better than TV speakers. Proper speakers would still be better, but TV speakers are nearly useless.
It just goes to show how much taste is learned. Not even to say it's subjective (which of course it is at least in part), just that it's a skill that needs to be developed, and, at least in part, a curse. I remember thinking 480p was quite crisp quality, now I find 720p DVDs charmingly rustic.
I was a floutist as well. I think part of it is that you just get used to the level of whatever sound device you use.