Equipment Warm up, but What About Listener Warm up?


Tube amps and even solid state amps have varying requirements to warm up, but what about the listener? Do you find that it takes you a few minutes to settle in to really start hearing the nuances in the sound? It seems that even if I've had my Hegel H390 on all day, it still takes a few minutes after I sit in my listening position before I start to hear everything I know is there. I then start the recording from the beginning and enjoy.
128x128baclagg
Our mood and state of mind have a lot to do with it, sometimes the music catches me right away other times it can be an hour or two in where I am captivated by something. One thing about me I am not a static listener I am always multitasking usually reading as I listen.
Yes...

I'm a slow listener as well (you are not alone).

The more hectic the day the longer it takes to relax/listen.

DeKay
I was kidding earlier about warming my ears up with test tracks. Obviously. Everyone knows I use ear muffs.
slaw ...

  • If you're a vinyl listener, it takes an album side to get the cartridge going.

True, that Slaw. I've said for years that the cartridge has to warm up. And as you said, it takes a good side to really get things sounding as they should.

Frank