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Your listening chair

I was viewing a members system here on the 'Gon and he has a very near-field listening position. He has a listening chair and a foot-rest in front of the chair. A responder mentioned that the foot-rest is a bad idea soundwise.

This is a photo of his seating position SEATING POSITION

I listen from a loveseat. I'd love to get an ottoman to prop my feet up on or even invest in a recliner. I will be sitting 15 feet from my speakers.

Does an ottoman or a recliner present any problems for serious listening sessions?

thanks.......mitch
mitch4t
gunbei
2,327 posts
 
Mitch, I think you REALLY need one of these in that studio space of yours:

http://www.dwr.com/productdetail.cfm?id=8100

I agree with Rcprince that the relaxation benefits of an ottoman will outweigh any sonic compromises. Especially from 15 feet away.

For listening I use a Herman Miller Aeron which is also my work chair at home. It's ultra-adjustable, comfortable enough to sit in for 12 hours a day and I can roll it forward if I want to listen nearfield.
saki70
907 posts
 
My set up resembles his , except that my chair and footstool are much bigger and leather. I have tried moving the footstool around , and out , and have not noticed much if any difference . Comfort rules !
pops
2,275 posts
 
Gunbei, LOL...excellent recommendation, I ordered 2 in case I have company!
mikesinger
572 posts
 
gunbei - too cool !!!
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mitch4t OP
1,611 posts
 
...cool chair....but it's out of my price range

I'm getting an ottoman.
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