Is it live or is it?

Richz,

Best post I've read in a long time. (Not counting any of Al's, of course.)

Richz, thank-you for the informed response as it makes great sense.

The last bunch of years I have been disgusted with most amplified live concerts, even most rock concerts. Too bad, as I love listening to live music. But so much of it is poorly amplified and/or mixed I just get pissed off and either suffer through it (making faces and sometimes loud comments), or just leave. I think for two reasons: 1. I have become a more educated, discernable (a.k.a. snobbish) listener since acquiring a decent home rig and thus am far less tolerant of poor sound; and 2. the folks running the sound boards are either deaf, ignorant, or just don't care.

What I really hate is when a performance is amplified when there is absolutely no need. For example is smaller venues with acoustic instruments. Even if well done, I still hate it, knowing unamplified is best (when possible).

These days I much prefer my rig over most any live concert and often just stay home to listen.

Live concerts are like most things...there's the good, the bad, and the ugly.

Mapman wrote: Live concerts are like most things...there's the good, the bad, and the ugly.

Yes, and that applies to all genres, including the ones that some of us don't like. ;-)