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I believe every study has shown music of any kind results in a 0x to 0.5x productivity hit.

I agree silence is best for concentration; it's also reflected in the meme "turning down the radio in your car to see better".

We've returned to loud offices now. Instrumental music takes less of a productivity hit than being surrounded by loud conversations and office noise.

Sometimes music is "quieter" than the loud office and chatter around me.