Quick poll: Listening at night, lights ON or OFF ?

Suppposing you are alone in your living room / listening room, and that you can enyoy your system to your liking. Lights on or off ?

sonicbeauty02-09-2010 1:37am

audiolui Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 297 posts 02-09-2010 at 03:39am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Soft lighting by the equipment that I am facing. Try to create similar lighting as in a symphony hall.
marakanetz Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 5,473 posts 02-09-2010 at 04:24am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete On when placing a stylus on vinyl.
rrog Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,958 posts 02-09-2010 at 06:06am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Low to no lighting.
mike_in_md Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 85 posts 02-09-2010 at 06:48am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete OFF!!! Darker the better
bob_bundus Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,834 posts 02-09-2010 at 09:07am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I would imagine the majority of listeners are in the dark regarding this question. I too prefer subdued room lighting, with a dedicated spot lamp on the rack for the turntable of course. Ever notice how the music sounds better when your eyes are closed?