Was the 8-TRACK as BAD as we remember, OR WORSE? Live audio comparison

The 8-Track has a bad reputation... does it deserve the ridicule and disdain? Or does it deserve every bad comment and reaction it’s ever gotten? Let’s talk about the format as well as do a live recording demonstration between an original digital file, a cassette tape, and the humble 8-track. Who do you think will win? Hint.... I still don’t care for 8-tracks.