New 1.13 Sound System

When I play Minecraft 1.13, I found that there was a new sound system right off the bat.  It's extremely obvious and I cannot see how it improves gameplay, in fact, for headphone users, it could potentially cause headaches.  I can bearly hear my own footsteps, doors are way too loud, and noises coming from left/right you cannot hear it in the other ear.  Please go back to the old sound system from before 1.13, the one that actually had good sound qualities. (also why is 1.13 not listed as a version on this website?)

    Thanks,

      ItzMeDB