Some speakers sound better at higher volume. However, it depends on the music listened to. I play it loud, but not head banging so, and I restrict these session usually to the mid afternoon when older people and babies are in REM sleep to the power of 10
I could not imagine listening to WHO'S NEXT, YES GRATEFUL DEAD,ETC, ETC at moderate volume. Classic rock was written to play loud, its dynamics are part of its power, emotion, and craft
The 18th and 19th "symphony" format evolved out of engaging more of the audience's attention with acoustic power and dynamics. I can't imagine Beethoven's Ninth being played at lower volume.
Amplification in this venue was accomplished by hall acoustics, increasing the number of players, and segmenting players in divisions of their musical expertise. The words symphonic and orchestral convey a sense of organic unity larger than its individual parts
Obviously for rock, this is done by electrical and digital means, so a 6 member band can sound like the roaring power of Niagara Falls, even in a large venue.
I could not imagine listening to WHO'S NEXT, YES GRATEFUL DEAD,ETC, ETC at moderate volume. Classic rock was written to play loud, its dynamics are part of its power, emotion, and craft
The 18th and 19th "symphony" format evolved out of engaging more of the audience's attention with acoustic power and dynamics. I can't imagine Beethoven's Ninth being played at lower volume.
Amplification in this venue was accomplished by hall acoustics, increasing the number of players, and segmenting players in divisions of their musical expertise. The words symphonic and orchestral convey a sense of organic unity larger than its individual parts
Obviously for rock, this is done by electrical and digital means, so a 6 member band can sound like the roaring power of Niagara Falls, even in a large venue.