stackyFACTSLow frequencies are the undeniable marathon runners of the acoustic world. While piercing high-pitched sounds quickly scatter and die off in the environment, deep, rumbling infrasound waves effortlessly travel vast distances. It is exactly why you hear the booming bass of a distant concert long before you ever hear the vocals.
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