just to say "should I do this or do that?" is not enough info to make a decision.

The sound is what matters. Does it improve the song? If yes, by all means do it, if not, don't.

I sometimes do bump the EQ in certain ranges for a specific purpose and reason. But I then listen to the playback on my system and that is the determining factor if I leave it or change it.

I like lots of thump in the low end and nice air above everything but pushing the faders too much can ruin the mix. So the correct thing is to find that compromise where there is thump without the boom, and air without the shrillness associated with those freqs.

It's a hands on thing.

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Add nothing that adds nothing to the music.
You can make excuses or you can make progress but not both.

The magic you are looking for is in the work you are avoiding.