"The problem with feedback is that you only hear the complaints. People who are happy with the volume are not going to tell you that.
I've played many gigs where 99% of the people are up dancing and having a good time and we get approached by the management because two or three people complained. "
The truth be told, very few people complain because the rest feel there is no point. More people are bothered by the loudness than you realize, probably more than those who are pleased with the sound level.
My husband was always in a band and it was my job to be all around the room to hear the sound and adjust, if necessary. Rarely did the volume needed to be upped.
Back in the 60's/70's hubby and I went to the Fillmore to see/hear a Canned Heat and Iron Butterfly concert. It was so loud, it was just noise to me. Everything was distorted, it was no longer music. Don't ask me how I did it, but I managed to sleep through most of the concert.
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