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The Listening Chair - What type do you use?

What type of chair do you use for critical listening? I've always believed that one with a low back is best because a high back would alter the sound back to your ears. But I've also realized that comfort also will make ones listening experience more enjoyable. I’m thinking of going more in the direction of chairs replacing my couch and I’m having a difficult time finding ones with low backs that would allow one to seat in for hours at a time. Is low back seating really that important? How many of you in search of the absolute sound have sacrificed a bit of sonic performance for more comfortable seating?
islandflyfisher
danlib1
819 posts
 
I use an Ekornes Stressless chair, with the optional side table mounted on the underside of the right arm. This provides space for remote(s) and CD Lyric sheet AND a Bush Mills and 7.

Hard to beat!

Dan
cosmic_void
142 posts
 
I use a LA-A-BOY leather love seat. Both halves recline. Good listening for two. Although high backed it is very comfortable and doesn't mess things up as bad as you'ld expect. Still have excellent imageing. What price comfort, eh? Coffee table on the sides for a Guinness or Sleeman's Silver Creek Lager. Gotta keep up with the Dan's :-) I guess what I'm saying is that if I'm sitting there for a while I'll sacrifice some quality for comfort.
mfkeleher
146 posts
 
I prefer a lower back recliner and a neck roll made out of barley hulls to prop the head up to the optimal angle without undue reflections. I like my Bushmills neat.
harrahlv
42 posts
 
I prefer a small couch or loveseat it works well for my use.
rwd
695 posts
 
I have sat in, and used, a "tube" chair. I have had a difficult time finding them, however. I saw it at a few show rooms...Harvey's in NJ for one. I believe Ikea may have them??
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