Do you like your music loud or soft?

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   hoteltravelposted 12 years ago

   Do you like your music loud or soft?
   
   How do you prefer playing music - loud or soft? I have noticed that mostly youngsters like it loud. As people age, they prefer softer music. Is that so?
   
   

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   MickSposted 12 years ago

   I like music at the relevant volume to appreciate it.   It  would be a waste of time playing, say, the end of the 1812 at a low volume and it would be waste of time playing the start at a loud volume.

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   Jennifer Stoneposted 12 years ago

   It depends on the occasion! If I have company and want to chat, then quiet background music. If however if I am throwing a party (which are legendary no matter how old I get!) then loud music to dance to is a must! :-)

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   enjoymentofsoundposted 12 years ago

   that depends on my mood and what I am doing. When I am busy doing housework or cleaning, I usually want my music loud. But when I am trying to relax and doze off, I prefer to play my music softly. I don't think age matters here. My mother is turning 61 next month and she still loves to listen to the Scorpions with the speaker volumes almost at max.

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   TheHeavyReviewposted 12 years ago

   Through earbuds I generally listen to music softly, though I occasionally crank it up during my favorite part of a song.  Without earbuds I listen to music at a louder volume, but not at an irritatingly loud volume.  Most of the time I use earbuds, so I guess one could say that I generally listen to music at a soft volume.
   
   Sometimes I listen to certain genres at a lower volume than others.  I generally play more "atmospheric" songs at a lower volume level.  Black metal is another genre I don't really crank up.  But thrash and death metal are very enjoyable at high volumes.

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   Sidewinder6661posted 12 years ago

   I prefer it loud, but that's usually because I'm listening while I'm out or at home when Dad is watching the TV, so I turn it up to a high volume to block out background noise. It definitely has to be loud if I'm out on public transportation!

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   darvinbunderposted 12 years ago

   To me...
   It all depends on how I'm physically listing to the music (headphones, ear-buds, speakers, etc.), if I'm actively listening or passively listening to the music, the reason I'm listening to the music, and the particular song.
   
   If I wanna get pumped up I listen to relatively fast and loud music. If I wanna relax, I listen to mellow music at a moderate volume. If I treat myself to some music while I sleep, I keep it quiet (for obvious reasons).
   Headphones provide sharp and clear audio, so I don't need the audio too loud (a little less than moderate). I try to not use ear-buds because I love my ears and wish no harm upon them. If I use them, the volume is loud enough so I can hear clearly, but no more than halfway.
   
   I am 21 and my ideal way of listening to music is through noise cancellation headphones at a medium volume so I can get the best audio out  of the songs!
   
   (p.s. I love music so I am obligated to be picky)

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