What do you do when you listen to music?


An Audiophile friend of mine surprised me when he said he listens to music for 2-3 hours per day.
And when he says "Listen" he means that he actively listens; just sits and listens.

Does not read, does not thumb through magazines... Just listens in the "sweet spot" in his living room and becomes immersed in the music.

I NEVER do that. But then I am not an Audiophile (yet).
What do you do when you listen to music?
hdomke
I'm like your friend. I just sit, and listen. Sometimes to the totality of the piece, but mostly I'll pick out some individual instrument - especially bass - or voice, and follow it through the piece. It can be compltely involving.
Usually I sit on the couch in the sweet spot. Sometimes I sit in my easy chair put the Grado RS ones on and a pair of blindfolds and drift away
Just enjoy it.
Maybe a glass of wine or scoth.

If I am evaluating a peace of gear or music...I take notes and have my friend(s) over as a second pair of ears.

Listen to a "whole house music" while reading, chating, or just doing nothing.
very often i write. other times, i am reading posts on audiogon. i can appreciate the music without devoting 100 percent of my attention to it. it seems that i am not the only person doing this.

there are times that i am evaluating a component--lately cables. during this time, i listen analytically, as
i am trying to achieve a pleasing tonality, i.e., a balance of frequencies that suits my taste.
Well, right now I am wrapping presents and having wine while the football game is on TV (no sound).

Nora Jones is trying to seduce me while I wrap.....:-)