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

Low frequencies travel farther, and are less easily absorbed, than higher frequencies at the same power. Hence the reason you’ll feel bass from a neighbors apartment without hearing any of the other sounds.