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So I just got back from a small concert and I am not sure I am doing concerts right

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If they are like those they should work well. You might try loop ear plugs if those aren't working out. I used loops for the past few concerts I've been to and they worked well. Variety of bands, venue types, sound quality.

The sound quality will vary. I don't care for arenas (other than being able to sit) very often unless it's a band that cares a lot about sound quality. Saw Nine Inch Nails at an indoor arena and they still sounded great (as much as that kind of venue allows at least, there are still unavoidable qualities).

I really like open air venues. But my top two favorite shows (Tiesto and The Midnight) have been indoor and small. Both were standing room only, which sucks, both were cramped and too warm, one was so humid from the people dancing and breathing that we started to get an indoor cloud, but the energy and excitement and sound pounding through my chest in that one and the sheer ecstasy of the live sax and friendly atmosphere in the other and the excitement of finally hearing bands I loved really made both worth it.

If the the way you listen to music and get enjoyment from it is all about deeply enjoying the intricacies and inflections and tonality, concerts aren't going to be your thing unless it's a venue built for that music's kind of performance. Like symphonies in a concert Hall, or opera in an opera house.

But every modality for music listening has its pluses and minuses. Concerts/live just may not be your thing at the end of it, and that's ok. 🙂 Just know every concert and location will be different. So go with people if they invite you even if you don't seek stuff yourself anymore, you might stumble on a combination that works for you.