[Glod]

Yes, warming up the equipment can be very important.

Especially my CDP needs at least a 1/2hr of warm-up before being at it´s best. My MPX3 seems much sooner eager for action. Usually, I spin a full CD before listening.

 

[wwmidia]

yeah I believe that's because all the other senses are weaken when you sleep. Thus listening becomes more sensible. What's more, the sympathetic nerve is also weaken and gives place to the parasympathetic nerve. This also contribute to the better experience of music.

 

[gshan]

Interesting replies everyone.

Also interesting is that I don't quite remember creating this thread yesterday night.

hah

 

[dwc]

Couple things to add:

1. If you actually listen in the dark, I believe that since your eyes aren't receiving stimulation your brain can devote more attention to your listening.

2. At night, your body begins to kick out a different set of chemicals, ones for sleeping and dreaming, and your brain changes state. This nighttime brain state may be partially responsible for the enhanced pleasure of nighttime listening.

 

[sgrossklass]

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Originally Posted by gshan Interesting replies everyone. Also interesting is that I don't quite remember creating this thread yesterday night. hah

Half asleep eh?

Anyway, I know this phenomenon, too. Things can sound so realistic it's almost scary. I've ended up turning my head thinking I heard some noise from behind, only to find that it was merely something in the music...

 

[d0e]

pheer me in quake3 at night!

same things in games here.

 

[kyrie]

Actually, I've found that music sounds better by far in the morning, right after I wake up. I am clearly able to hear more detail (about twice as much, though there's really no way to measure), and any music is also a lot more involving.

I think it has something to do with my ears and brain being rested during sleep.

 

[superlyduper]

there is alot less going on late at night, so it is easier to focus on the music

 

[mysticaldodo]

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Originally Posted by kyrie Actually, I've found that music sounds better by far in the morning, right after I wake up. I am clearly able to hear more detail (about twice as much, though there's really no way to measure), and any music is also a lot more involving. I think it has something to do with my ears and brain being rested during sleep.

I second that.

 

[Gurck]

Only because I'm more likely to have been drinking when it's late at night

 

[P.J]

So interesting topic

 

[yourstruly]

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Originally Posted by Gurck /img/forum/go_quote.gif Only because I'm more likely to have been drinking when it's late at night

This

Also, late at night you get more in the mood for a quiet listening session than in the daytime.

 

[ast]

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Originally Posted by Elephas /img/forum/go_quote.gif Late at night with the room dark, I enjoy listening to the DT880 at ultra-low volume. It's a great way to relax before going to sleep.

hmm.... better than HE60?

 

[oldwine]

it seems having scientific support.

It is mainly there are less activities at night, so less power consumption, less disturbance, so the power coming into the system are "cleaner"

However, i also prefer enjoying music after waking up. it seems our body are likely more sensitive to the sound.

 

[vvanrij]

Lets not forget all the alcohol!