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Does long hair destroy the soundstage?

I have noticed that people with thick long hair covering the ears (often women) do not hear some of the finer aspects of the sound like soundstage, and therefore dont get as much enjoyment from high end systems.
I have checked this out myself once when we were going to a fancy dress party and I was dressed as a rock star with long wig. I have also asked a couple of women to put their hair behind their ears and tell me if it sounds different or better, but that was not as definitive.
Could this be a factor explaining why most people in here are men?
mike60
corazon
210 posts
 
Elizabeth and Audiowoman,

Your posts regarding the bra reminded me of something I found humorous the other day; I laughed out loud when I read it!

At my age, going braless pulls the wrinkles out of my face! :o)

Best
kana813
956 posts
 
Eye glasses also have a negative effect on soundstage and inner details.

I can also understand how cup size can effect a man's hearing, you can't think clearly when all of your blood rushes to your lap .
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marakanetz
5,473 posts
 
Only if it's inside your ears. Ear and Nose 2 in 1 trimmer is one of the common tweaks for that.
mike60 OP
275 posts
 
The consensus is to get a haircut to hear the soundstage, but its rumoured that you dont have the strength to move your speakers to tune the soundstage once its cut.... catch 22 ?
buconero117
2,311 posts
 
Grills do more to destroy soundstage then anything else, but most people use them. You figure.
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