Archers are so weak they better hearing so that they can't be flanked easily.
I actually agree, buff footsteps so first person players can hear people easier.
I don't have a problem hearing them. It all depends on your headset really.
I wouldn't mind them being louder, I can only really hear knights sneaking up on me.
This entire topic is the reason why I play without music.
Turn down the ambient sounds, turn down the music, turn up the SFX and turn up your volume a bit.