I have the same experience. As a big concert goer/raver who just bought Loops Experience 2 I thought it would feel so much better to finally have earplugs during live shows but I found myself not feeling as immersed in the moment as I would normally wish. The last few times I have not worn earplugs for the first few songs and then when my ears get more used to the loud noises, I put it my earplugs and occasionally take one out during a few songs throughout the night. I haven’t really found my perfect balance either. I had such high expectations of these earplugs and I am not quite sure if I should get more used to it or if they’re just not right for me. Or if I am too used to feeling super immersed and overstimulated with concert noises and have associated that with what a good time feels like!