BuzzzFuzzz 3,827 Posted October 30, 2020 Share 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 ) Link to post Share on other sites
audiofeline 2,381 Posted October 30, 2020 Share 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 Link to post Share on other sites
GregWormald 1,709 Posted October 30, 2020 Share 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 Link to post Share on other sites
2Dculture 31 Posted October 30, 2020 Share 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 Link to post Share on other sites
Vinylear 4 Posted October 30, 2020 Share Posted October 30, 2020 Try draping a towel folded in half over the back where your head is before you move your chair. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
awayward 2,367 Posted October 30, 2020 Share 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 Link to post Share on other sites
Grizzly 2,690 Posted October 30, 2020 Share 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 Link to post Share on other sites
BuzzzFuzzz 3,827 Posted October 30, 2020 Author Share 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. 2 Link to post Share on other sites
BuzzzFuzzz 3,827 Posted October 30, 2020 Author Share 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 Link to post Share on other sites
BuzzzFuzzz 3,827 Posted October 30, 2020 Author Share 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 Link to post Share on other sites
GregWormald 1,709 Posted October 30, 2020 Share 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 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Steffen 813 Posted October 30, 2020 Share Posted October 30, 2020 14 hours ago, Grizzly said: That chair looks very drinkable 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Willco 1,922 Posted October 31, 2020 Share 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 Link to post Share on other sites
KRSDarwin 2,198 Posted October 31, 2020 Share Posted October 31, 2020 Room for two 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites
genkifd 127 Posted November 9, 2020 Share 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 Link to post Share on other sites
aussievintage 3,621 Posted November 9, 2020 Share Posted November 9, 2020 A good ol' La-z-boy. Adjustable distance from the speaker at the swing of a handle 3 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Ray H 608 Posted November 10, 2020 Share Posted November 10, 2020 IMG Recliner, quite comfortable for Audio and Tv use; 4 1 Link to post Share on other sites
t_mike 8,216 Posted November 10, 2020 Share 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! 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites
frednork 1,052 Posted November 10, 2020 Share 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. 8 Link to post Share on other sites
vinilink 830 Posted November 10, 2020 Share Posted November 10, 2020 @frednork Tessa is one of my favourite furniture brand. Link to post Share on other sites
frednork 1,052 Posted November 10, 2020 Share 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 Link to post Share on other sites
Grizzly 2,690 Posted November 10, 2020 Share 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 Link to post Share on other sites
rantan 9,879 Posted November 10, 2020 Share 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. Link to post Share on other sites
metal beat 19,355 Posted November 10, 2020 Share 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 Link to post Share on other sites
BuzzzFuzzz 3,827 Posted November 10, 2020 Author Share Posted November 10, 2020 2 hours ago, frednork said: 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. G'day mate. This one has caught my eye, as a template for a DIY build. Simple, lightweight and comfy. Cheers. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
frednork 1,052 Posted November 10, 2020 Share Posted November 10, 2020 30 minutes ago, BuzzzFuzzz said: G'day mate. This one has caught my eye, as a template for a DIY build. Simple, lightweight and comfy. Cheers. Wow, would love to see the result. Let me know if you need more details 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Rosco8 177 Posted November 10, 2020 Share Posted November 10, 2020 (edited) I have 2 main chairs for listening ... 1st is in my Theatre come Music room, its a Lazy-Boy, actually 3 of them, I dedicate the centre for music listening whilst the 3 are used for home theatre. 2nd is in my bedroom, reportedly its one of a pair of ex-Railway Royal Chairs (with foot stool other is with my wife's brother), Wife's Grandfather was head of the Carriage Workshops and got them on his retirement. Very comfortable and I do my morning reading and a cup of tea listening to music. Edited November 10, 2020 by Rosco8 1 Link to post Share on other sites
seppstefano 10 Posted November 18, 2020 Share Posted November 18, 2020 Hi Ant, here's the "mod" I'm really proud of to the Ikea Poang. Just flip the headrest behind and the very boring sound absorption vanishes away! Easy to try, of course if you're into the DIY you can imagine better solution, this is just a quick trick to "configure" a standard Poang as something more suitable for listening. Stefano 2 Link to post Share on other sites
RePete 26 Posted November 18, 2020 Share Posted November 18, 2020 My Tessa T4 is the most expensive component in my audio system 😁 8 2 Link to post Share on other sites
BLAH BLAH 931 Posted November 18, 2020 Share Posted November 18, 2020 I need to slouch...in fact I love to slouch...the deeper the better...if I can lift the feet a tad on a poof even better... Little table for a remote...no higher than hip height when in a slouching prone possie...back light...drinkies...CDs... 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites
SPR08Y 504 Posted December 14, 2020 Share Posted December 14, 2020 I want a pair of these! Stolab Link Chair, sadly can't afford one atm... Kind regards, MIchael 4 Link to post Share on other sites
Luc 10,166 Posted December 14, 2020 Share Posted December 14, 2020 Stressless chair (forget which model) but it doubles as PC chair and swivel around to listening chair/nanny nap chair with footrest and side table, it's super comfortable and My noggin is above the back rest so no bouncing waves there. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
dalamii 310 Posted December 19, 2020 Share Posted December 19, 2020 6 Link to post Share on other sites
josh0571 63 Posted December 19, 2020 Share Posted December 19, 2020 Very nice @dalamii! Do you have a link to this? Link to post Share on other sites
DrSK 358 Posted December 19, 2020 Share Posted December 19, 2020 (edited) 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. Love this! I'm an acoustics engineer with 20 years experience and have heard some odd things before. This even has technical merit. Edited December 19, 2020 by DrSK 1 Link to post Share on other sites
dalamii 310 Posted December 19, 2020 Share Posted December 19, 2020 5 hours ago, josh0571 said: Very nice @dalamii! Do you have a link to this? https://www.mrandmrswhite.net/products/barrel-arm-chair 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites
rommroma557 0 Posted January 13 Share Posted January 13 (edited) I have been using a swivel chair for several years. They are quite large and comfortable. I really like that they have a cool design and even swivel. The best part is that there is a good pillow for my head. I like them so much that I'm not going to change them. If you are interested in what my chairs look like, you can look at thebestreclinersreviews Edited January 13 by rommroma557 Link to post Share on other sites
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