[talisman42]

There's lots of evidence to support that senses are heightened when you eyes are closed and far from other sensory distractions. The audiophile world, listening with closed eyes is a customary practice, but not sure how widely it's actually practiced. Here's just a fun poll to get a generally idea of how we stand on the issue and perhaps learn a bit more in regards to maximizing our listening experience.

 

[SomeGuyDude]

I have music playing constantly. It's not an activity I portion a section of my day for. I like music too much to say that I won't have it playing until I'm sitting down somewhere with my eyes closed. I'll zone out at night frequently, but that's it.

 

[Claritas]

I used to close my eyes all the time. Then I read a French literary critic ragging on people who close their eyes, and it made me self-conscious about it. I have to force myself to keep my eyes open at concerts because, supposedly, it's a visual (or social) experience too. I usually listen lying down, but I don't want to fall asleep so I keep my eyes open but cover them with a folded black T-shirt.

 

[Errymoose]

I want to vote for the bottom two.  I listen at work/while gaming/while on the bus.  I also listen at night and just either recline in my chair on my bed and may or may not close my eyes and just lose myself in the music sometimes.