While I understand your stance and agree with you, NineLine, calling the mods "fantasy sound packs" is also a bit a blow below the belt.
There is a clear discrepancy between the raw sound files and how we hear them in the sim. So I am happy this was brought up and I hope it will get attention or at least an open dialogue.
In my own opinion, the F/A-18C for instance sounds superb in DCS. That tells me they're on the right track for sure.