Listening Chairs

[Still-One]

Originally Posted by GaryProtein

I also find the Ekornes uncomfortable. The headrest pushes my head forward making the spinal alignment just like that of an osteoporotic little old lady. The headrest needs to keep the head and spine straight, not push the head forward.

A very good swivel/reclining executive desk chair may fit the bill best.

Gary
My head/ears actually sit above the top of Ekornes chair.

[djwhog]

I have a Lazy Boy Leather Sofa that also reclines. You can sit up straight, legs elevated, and or recline to various positions. Also allows me to sit dead center between the speakers at about 14 feet away or to the right or left of center.

And I can have a guest.

This allows you to be comfy, feel relaxed and vary your ear position to the speakers height as well.

I find you need to feel relaxed and yes sometimes I will fall asleep after a long night, but that is not a bad thing..

PS I really like those Chairs Ivan...

[GaryProtein]

Originally Posted by Still-One

Gary
My head/ears actually sit above the top of Ekornes chair.

I know what you are saying, but if you look at the shape of the top cushion and how it projects forward you can see my objection to its shape. I feel most comfortable in a chair that has a straight back or nothing above my shoulders.

They also sit a little low, and when I was at the dealer about 15 minutes from me, I kept wanting to use two of the swivel rings under the chair to raise its height.

[rlw3]

what a great looking room. i also use chairs that only come up to my shoulders. i used to have a lazy boy with a high back. the difference in sound reflection is very noticable to me. the only drawback with the lowback is the inability to fall asleep in it without head support. wish we could have chairs that have height adjustments

[Still-One]

Originally Posted by rlw3

what a great looking room. i also use chairs that only come up to my shoulders. i used to have a lazy boy with a high back. the difference in sound reflection is very noticable to me. the only drawback with the lowback is the inability to fall asleep in it without head support. wish we could have chairs that have height adjustments

Ray
I have a neck and back issue so I can easily fall asleep without my having any head support whatsoever.

[mbovaird]

Don't laugh....but I've read that the optimum for some speakers is ears at 1.1 meters. That's what I would be looking for in my next chair. Proper height.

[Alki]

Originally Posted by mbovaird

Don't laugh....but I've read that the optimum for some speakers is ears at 1.1 meters. That's what I would be looking for in my next chair. Proper height.

I think the optimal height will be dependent on the speakers and the height of the tweeter and mids but 1.1 meters could be a good starting point for most average size floor standing and bookshelf (on stands) speakers.

[mbovaird]

Originally Posted by Alki

I think the optimal height will be dependent on the speakers and the height of the tweeter and mids but 1.1 meters could be a good starting point for most average size floor standing and bookshelf (on stands) speakers.

Agreed. I can't even remember where I read that, but its stuck in my head. Was it get better sound? I can't remember.

[Still-One]

Originally Posted by mbovaird

Don't laugh....but I've read that the optimum for some speakers is ears at 1.1 meters. That's what I would be looking for in my next chair. Proper height.

That was one of the key selling points of the X2 Series 2 for me. The ability to adjust all three top modules based on your ear height and the distance from the speaker.

[Josquin des Prez]

We have this 60" loveseat ordered from Restoration Hardware. I wanted something where I can sit in the sweet spot between the speakers in the listening room, but that would also be equally inviting for my wife to come sit with me to listen together.





It will replace a smaller Crate & Barrel chair.