I am pretty deluded and very disappointed but not with my HIFI. I've been to two Los Lobos concerts the first at the zoo (outside) was the second best I've ever attended. My most recent was the second worst I've ever attended. The sound guy must have been deaf. The amps were over driven into distortion, The mix was terrible and the vocals piercing and I was pretty much unable to distinguish the words. I ended up stuffing my ears with tissues just to be able to stay in the hall. If my stereo sounded like that I would have it in for repair.
Add to ^that^ That a lot of bands in concert are disappointing “sound wise”, compared to the studio album.
it is easier with something like a treo recorded live. But rock music is largely a different beast.