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Dumb question? WHAT IS YOUR SEAT/ CHAIR?

I am starting the build of a dedicated room, and I am deciding on which seats to use. I am very fond of the Jacobsen egg seat, which is a rather tall one person chair made of fiberglass, with cushioned fabric:

http://www.furniturestoreblog.com/images/arne%20jacobsen%20egg%20chair%20by%20fritz%20hansen.jpg

My only concern is that the seat is about the same height as the top of your head when seated, so your ears are "blocked" from the rear reflections/echoes/etc. Has anyone experienced with different seats/couchs and noticed any noticeable difference? Should I only worry about what is coming from the front? Or should I be worried about losing the rear reflections?

These are very comfortable to actually recline on them, and would suit my deco a lot!

Thanks for any input
Demian
demianm
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cerrot
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I have a Barco Lounger. Only $2k and beautiful leather. Incredibly comfortable.
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cerrot
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Macgyver-I don't see what you're responding to. Dumb response to what?
jrinkerptdnet
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Fjord C arm recliner ... very similar to the Ekornes models ... Google for details
samhar
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I would be worrying about the reflections of the chairs "wings" first then the lack of the side and back wall reflections for ambience. I think the "wings" are going to make the sound seem to beam from the speakers accentuating the highs and the mids to a lesser degree. Beautiful chair for reading but not for audio!!!
I have an Ekornes Stressless "Savannah" with Tigereye Royalin Leather. The headrest comes to just above my ears producing a slight reflection, I unzip and remove it then my ears are above the chair back which I prefer for listening but not TV!!!
hotmailjbc
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i used to use eames chairs but they are uncomfortable and too expensive.. great to look at tho. now i use ikea chairs. much better value
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