What's up with lousy bass on classic rock recordings?

In original recordings the bass is balanced within the mix in most cases. I think those who don't hear enough bass have gotten used to today's remasters with their loud brickwalled low-end. There's lots of bass now but it lacks the detail and definition of original recordings.

The Who “Live at Leeds” is a terrific recording (same for Live at Hull and Isle of Wight).

VH III has fine sonics.

Dude you need the be Smokin someting and maybe listen to some Marley...

If you're not hearing rockin bass on Running with the Devil, Smokin and Baba O'riley, you have a lame source recording and or your setup is not dialed in.

And thats WITHOUT ridiculous cables, fuses, tweaky gizmos or other audiophool gadgets.

Bass and drums are in full effect on those tracks.

Lousy bass players.

Nonsense!

Responding to VH1, Boston, Who’s Next.

I have those 3 on original pressings and they’re fantastic.

These are LP only listening albums.

VH1 was produced by Ted Templeman who is behind many classic albums.

Boston debut was overseen by Tom Sholz who was an SQ fanatic

Who’s Next-Glyn Johns also has done just about  everyone who’s anyone during the R&R heyday.

@macg19 

I have been frustrated by the same thing, but of course there is nothing you can do to fix it. Unless someone can get hold of the analog tapes and remix everything.

bass is fine on may stereo

@erik_squires good point, never had a boom box, but I did have JBL 6x9's with an Alpine head and amp in the trunk - that was fun

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Recordings were made for the equipment of the day.  Remember boom boxes?