Listening Chairs

I have spent the last few months searching for the same.

Being 5'6" it is tough finding one that has a back that is lower than my ears.

Go to your closest La-Z-Boy showroom or lazboy.com. The model is "Marlo". Kind of contemporary and very comfy. I am ordering one in leather.

Check out Backsaver ( http://www.backsaver.com/ ). Expensive but look comfortable.

For years I've sat in a Ekornes "Stressless" chair that does rise in the back to ear level. I really like the chair for listening and I don't find the height of the back of the chair to be an issue, notwithstanding the conventional wisdom on this issue. I think the specific model I have is the "President" model.
www.ekornes.com/usa/stressless/index_stressless_stol.htm

eckornes ...the only listening chair

The Room & Board Roadster chair with footrest - I'm short too so this is the chair I will buy when I can afford it. I definitely has the look and is oh so comfortable.
www.roomandboard.com/rnb/coll.do?coll=RB3136&dept=RB160

For those that are taller, Palliser has some chairs that are similar to the Ekornes chair, but less expensive (I think).
www.palliser.com/?action=view_catalog&Join_ID=329630