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
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Boa2,

That suit looks like a mid-fi listening suit.

A high-end hi-fi suit would have cut-outs for the ear holes.
And when choosing a listening suit, make sure it has a cool slogan like these:

http://www.engrish.com/detail.php?imagename=worm-puppy.jpg&category=Clothing&date=2005-08-12

http://www.engrish.com/detail.php?imagename=elvis-sinatra.jpg&category=Clothing&date=2006-04-12

http://www.engrish.com/detail.php?imagename=on-the-verge.jpg&category=Clothing&date=2006-01-12

http://www.engrish.com/detail.php?imagename=tweety.jpg&category=Clothing&date=2006-03-20
Mitch4t,
You are so right. How could I have ever considered using a listening suit as a tone control?!
If I had the dosh, it would be the Karuselli chair and matching ottoman:

http://www.avarte.fi/english/products/karuselli.html

Since I don't, it's the Ikea Poang.
For a real cheap and comfortable alternative check out the LaFuma recliners.