BuzzzFuzzz Posted October 30, 2020 Posted October 30, 2020 I have two new amps, CD player and two new pairs of speakers ( all 2nd hand from other members - except one amp ) I'm also stepping into speaker modification and building. The way I listen has changed, thanks to the collective membership here. I don't think I'm a critical listener, but more analytical. My listening chair is a leather recliner with a high back, which my head rests against. I've noticed that if I sit forward in the chair, with room behind my head, I get a noticeable improvement in sound. I'm about to search for listening chairs, but thought of posting here first. I would love to see your low back, listening chairs for some inspiration. At this point I'm considering building one myself, so a simple design would be good. But I'd like to see anything you folks are using. Many thanks as always. ( that's an Ant )
audiofeline Posted October 30, 2020 Posted October 30, 2020 1 hour ago, BuzzzFuzzz said: ...I've noticed that if I sit forward in the chair, with room behind my head, I get a noticeable improvement in sound... Before you go looking for a new chair, have you tried moving your current chair forwards the same as the "distance you sit forward in the chair"? When dealing with speaker and listening positions, accuracy of positioning for the sweet spot can be down to a few centimetres. 3
GregWormald Posted October 30, 2020 Posted October 30, 2020 You could also try putting absorbent cushions on either side of your head to check the difference, or just try another chair—I'm sure there is a low back chair somewhere in the house! 1
2Dculture Posted October 30, 2020 Posted October 30, 2020 I recall reading somewhere that the head rest portions of high back chairs will reflect bits of sound, which are more pronounced when you lean back. 1
Vinylear Posted October 30, 2020 Posted October 30, 2020 Try draping a towel folded in half over the back where your head is before you move your chair. 1
awayward Posted October 30, 2020 Posted October 30, 2020 Speaker and listening chair position in relationship to the room is the most frustrating and hardest task to get right in this bloody hobby of ours. I’d suggest that before you waste money on a new chair just put a low backed chair in the same position , so your head is in the same spot, is it better than the leather chair without leaning forward? 1
Guest Posted October 30, 2020 Posted October 30, 2020 I like my club armchair, all original fabric and nicely sprung so it's comfy for ages. Plus you can really slouch in it too if the mood strikes! Apologies for the clutter though.... 7 1
BuzzzFuzzz Posted October 30, 2020 Author Posted October 30, 2020 5 hours ago, audiofeline said: have you tried moving your current chair forwards G'day AF. Thanks for the input. I'm sitting 2 metres from the speakers, not really inclined to get closer. 5 hours ago, GregWormald said: You could also try putting absorbent cushions on either side of your head to check the difference, or just try another chair—I'm sure there is a low back chair somewhere in the house! 4 hours ago, Vinylear said: Try draping a towel folded in half over the back where your head is before you move your chair. Thanks guys. I don't have a comfortable low back chair for listening. I have just draped a blanket over the back of the recliner... Hey presto! Amazing that such a simple fix works. 1
BuzzzFuzzz Posted October 30, 2020 Author Posted October 30, 2020 3 hours ago, Grizzly said: I like my club armchair, all original fabric and nicely sprung so it's comfy for ages. Plus you can really slouch in it too if the mood strikes! Apologies for the clutter though.... Love your chair mate, very cool. Clutter! What clutter? You should have seen my place with all the speaker building going on inside. I had to clean up for my rental inspection. 1 1
BuzzzFuzzz Posted October 30, 2020 Author Posted October 30, 2020 3 hours ago, awayward said: Speaker and listening chair position in relationship to the room is the most frustrating and hardest task to get right in this bloody hobby of ours. Yeah man. Not easy moving 'all' the furniture around, over and over, until we get it right. 1
GregWormald Posted October 30, 2020 Posted October 30, 2020 2 hours ago, BuzzzFuzzz said: <snip> Thanks guys. I don't have a comfortable low back chair for listening. I have just draped a blanket over the back of the recliner... Hey presto! Amazing that such a simple fix works. My previous speakers had a terrible bounce off the floor in front of me due to the location of the mid and tweeter drivers. I had no idea of this until one day the cat was asleep in the critical position and I noticed the improvement. At first I couldn't believe what I was hearing. With some experimenting I found that for serious listening a couple of strategically placed cushions from the nearby couch were a considerable upgrade. 3
Steffen Posted October 30, 2020 Posted October 30, 2020 14 hours ago, Grizzly said: That chair looks very drinkable 2 2
Willco Posted October 31, 2020 Posted October 31, 2020 16 hours ago, 2Dculture said: I recall reading somewhere that the head rest portions of high back chairs will reflect bits of sound, which are more pronounced when you lean back. Dave Wilson once stated at a Demo-- there should be no chair back portion above shoulder height of a listener. Willco 2 1
genkifd Posted November 9, 2020 Posted November 9, 2020 setting up my new system and getting the pieces together. Wondering what listening chair are people using. Thinking of either going budget like the Ikea Pello/Poang or something nicer, more pleasing to the eye. Please show us your chairs. thanks in advance Ankz
aussievintage Posted November 9, 2020 Posted November 9, 2020 A good ol' La-z-boy. Adjustable distance from the speaker at the swing of a handle 3 1
Ray H Posted November 10, 2020 Posted November 10, 2020 IMG Recliner, quite comfortable for Audio and Tv use; 5 1
t_mike Posted November 10, 2020 Posted November 10, 2020 On 31/10/2020 at 2:31 AM, GregWormald said: My previous speakers had a terrible bounce off the floor in front of me due to the location of the mid and tweeter drivers. I had no idea of this until one day the cat was asleep in the critical position and I noticed the improvement. At first I couldn't believe what I was hearing. The final outcome for said cat! 2 1
frednork Posted November 10, 2020 Posted November 10, 2020 I use one of these atm, a Tessa T8 armless. For my build the top of the chair is around my shoulder height so no headrest behind (spoiling those sound waves). It is a bentwood frame with a canvas sling so more comfy than it looks and super light to move out of the way if required. 9
vinilink Posted November 10, 2020 Posted November 10, 2020 @frednork Tessa is one of my favourite furniture brand.
frednork Posted November 10, 2020 Posted November 10, 2020 3 minutes ago, vinilink said: @frednork Tessa is one of my favourite furniture brand. Yep, mine too. All their original designs are excellent for looking at and sitting in. 1
Guest Posted November 10, 2020 Posted November 10, 2020 On 31/10/2020 at 9:55 AM, Steffen said: That chair looks very drinkable Indeed, one of its better qualities! 1
rantan Posted November 10, 2020 Posted November 10, 2020 On 31/10/2020 at 9:55 AM, Steffen said: That chair looks very drinkable Sorry, I don't get it. Obviously way beyond my thought process, but I will be sitting in it this evening so I hope I don't get wet.
metal beat Posted November 10, 2020 Posted November 10, 2020 (edited) On 31/10/2020 at 11:18 AM, Willco said: Dave Wilson once stated at a Demo-- there should be no chair back portion above shoulder height of a listener. Willco that is correct Willco. For me, I will use the high back chairs for watching tele. chair from Freedom a while back which goes up to my shoulders - not expensive and pretty comfortable and higher in height where you actually sit, than a lot of "low" chairs. Edited November 10, 2020 by metal beat 3
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