Is it live or is it?

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. ;-)

I've gone back to horn speakers. They just sound... real, instead of hifi

That is right MapMan, just like anything, there is a big range at concerts. Last year I heard a lot of shows that sounded great and had really skilled mixers, as well as lots of mediocre ones and some poor ones. Some of the young generation of FOH engineers are really talented. I have three nights with Bass Nectar using the EAW Anya system this weekend. I am checking that system out at sound check. It is known for doing an amazing job of steering low frequency, which is really hard to do.

I also like Coli's comments. That is the whole point of this hobby. He may love horns and they may not be my favorite choice. But in the home, if it sounds good to you then it is just right! Nobody is wrong! In the pro world, you have so many factors to consider other than your own personal taste. I am curious Coli, what norm speakers are you listening to? I will have to keep my ears open for them.

Rich