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rajmahid t1_it5hz9s wrote

It’s not either/or. Each listening venue has its advantages. Nothing tops a live concert in total listening experience, but while the very best and expensive speaker systems can come somewhat close, most mid to upper end ones offer enjoyable experiences while good and really accurate cans are capable of putting you in the recording studio. Whatever, it’s all about the love of music.

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extraboxesoftayto t1_it75983 wrote

Actually partly disagree. The vast majority of live events I’ve been to are awful in terms of sound quality. It is too loud, awfully bloated bass and piercing highs. I have accepted that sound guys are half deaf (and don’t really know what they are doing).

And I’m not talking about local country music fests. I’m talking about anywhere from superstar tours to indie bands in a small venue or bar.

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rajmahid t1_it75k87 wrote

Sorry, I was talking about classical concerts. That’s my reference.

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GupDeFump t1_it8t54n wrote

Yeah I'd agree with that. Also arenas are acoustically awful if you're sat in the wrong place. I recently saw TOOL though and had the most perfect seats and it was the most sonically terrific experience of my gig going life. Visually spectacular too.

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ghost_tdk t1_itbpw4t wrote

I think you misunderstood. They weren't saying headphones are used more in studios. They were saying that speakers come close to the wide open sound of a concert while headphones have a more intimate sound akin to what you would hear if you were physically in a recording studio with the artist

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