Does long hair destroy the soundstage?

Could possibly play a role.

On a somewhat related topic, a reason why one system sounds great to someone, but "bright" or "dark", etc, to someone else is the difference between resonant frequencies of their respective middle ears and ossicles. Close but not identicle b/w people; we all have our own built in EQ that isn't like everyone elses. Combine that with the contribution of the shape variance in our auricles and hair on top of that, there is likely a difference

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Explains why metal is so loud and they're shaking their heads around.

I would suspect the majority of the benefit from removing one's glasses is that if you can't see very well to look around the room you'll be forced to focus more on the music. Ever close your eyes while listening?

As for Kenny G, who said he was an audiophile? It was simply stated that his music is geared more for women than men.

I generally prefer the sound of my speakers with the grills on, but Focals expose the tweeter above the grills. I did prefer the grills off on my previous speakers where the tweeter was covered.

I really like the strength to hair length reference, great! If it's true I should be bald.

The only time long hair will have an adverse affect on the ability to hear inner detail and soundstaging is if the hair is growing out of your ears.

The truth is most women have better hearing than men. They just have more important things to do with their time.