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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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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Bass travels in fields, whereas the higher pitches travel in waves.

The high pitches are directional – you can aim the speaker. But the bass moves in all directions, turning the speaker won’t change much.

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