This is interesting! I've heard Spotify normalizes loudness, but didn't know they go to terrible ranges just to sound louder.
Damn, this should be illegal
I don't fully grasp why would one advocate for loud music AND earplugs. Wouldn't it make sense to just turn volume down? :D
Unless it's a huge open venue, it's normally loud everywhere, and there's no escape, in my experience
I'm not a motorcycle driver, but doesn't it lessen your situational awareness? Genuine question.
When in doubt, visit ENT physician!
I did have prolonged ear ringing (over a week) after such a concert, went to ENT, and was told I was quite close to actually fucking my hearing up. Got some medical procedures and restored my normal hearing.
And yeah, earplugs are a must.
I'd sooooo much love to go to concerts more once they are quieter!
This would make it so so much of a better experience
I absolutely do wear earplugs when going there. People find it weird, but we'll see who's gonna hear my laughter in a few years.
"Asia&Japan Watch" is right under their name.
This topic is not centered in the US by any metric. It's just an example of a Lemmy bias.
Russia. Here every venue feels its duty to turn up volume to the maximum possible amount.
Kinda envy of you now! But in a good way :D