Why is it that during loud concerts you feel the bass in your chest but not the higher notes despite them being the same volume.

Question

Why is it that during loud concerts you feel the bass in your chest but not the higher notes despite them being the same volume.

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Answer 1

Higher frequencies lose energy much quicker and are absorbed by things they come into contact with. The lower the frequency the further it will travel with less energy loss and the sound waves will be more likely to bounce off objects they come into contact with.

Also, the wavelength of the bass is longer and is coming from larger speakers which is compressing more air particles in your direction.