Whole new world


Listening to Dexter Gordon One Flight Up to enjoy a relaxing Sunday evening. Playing at moderate volume and for whatever reason decided to cup my hands behind my ears. OMG. I know we all obviously hear more when doing this but the difference was startling. Sounds like a blanket has been taken off the speakers and Dexter is in the room. Problem is I thought he was before but now I can’t get over the difference. Makes me feel sad that my hearing is that bad. I’m only 48.

 

I’m sure many if not most of us have tried this. What say you?

 

 

mvrooman1526

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Appreciate the responses.  I was really taken aback yesterday on the difference.  I’ve been playing around a little more tonight and while it certainly increases the volume it makes it sound “ artificial” which makes sense.   Our ears are not designed to pick up that much of the high frequency range compared with the non-directional lower frequencies.  
 

I’m feeling a little better about it than I was last night.  Enjoying the music how my ears are intended to hear it. :-)