... Also consider this from an audience point of view...

Many would be quite happy if the stage sound was actually confined
to the front half of the venue where it's plenty loud enough
for those enthusiastic to enjoy listening and dancing up close to the band.
Others would appreciate being able to sit at the back near the bar
able to converse with friends
without having to shout and strain to hear
over intrusive mid-to-rear room positioned satellite speakers.

Although we are a punkfolk band, we try to gig with as minimal gear as possible,
and at the lowest volume levels we can get away with.
Its our personal positive choice for both transport cost & health and safety reasons.
My tinnitus is bad enough, and i wouldn't want to risk inflicting the same misery on anyone else.