I am curious what exactly this update or overhaul they are doing entails. Are we just getting textures and models improved or are we going to see new particle effects and sound design as well. I don't know what it is about XIV but most of the sound effects I get through it seem to lack any midrange or real bass unless it's really hitting the bass. I don't really think it's my settings since other games I play do not seem to have this problem. The tinkling sound with AST is especially egregious, after a certain amount of time playing my ears just can't take it.