People always talk about how important it is to wear headphones and use sound. Other people say we should get rid of footstep sounds. I'm just wondering, isn't Quake a lot more fun when you can listen to music?

Check it out, next time you're playing, even if it hurts your result, listen to some awesome music. Herbie Hancock... great Quake music: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jo5GcYeh7XA&feature=related

Because music does make Quake so much better, I tend to agree with the people who want to eliminate the advantage gained through sound. With video games, you basically have sound and vision. Isn't music a better sound than nothingness and the occasional grunt?