What is your favorite listening position?

[sunseeker888]

Hey all. I know I am a newbie, but lately i've been upgrading my home headphone setup and focusing much less on my speaker setup's. I run mostly vintage gear, and have a tube headphone amp on its way (wish it would come!!!).

Well, I have been wondering how you guys prefer listening--sitting is cool of course when you're at your computer, but what about at night, before bedtime? I mean, unless you listen to iBuds(

) it is nearly impossible to listen lying down.

In the last few days I set up a temporary headphone setup next to my bed, because that is where I mostly use headphones (at night I have to). The set-up consists of a 70's Harmon Kardon integrated amp and a Sony SCD-CE595 changer. The Little Dot 2++ will replace the amp's headphone-out as soon as I get it...

But like I said above, sitting up and listening in bed hurts my back and neck, no matter how awesome the sound is. Any suggestions would really be appreciated.

Also, I look forward to posting on Head-fi and upgrading my equipment along with the rest of you. Thanks again, Tom

 

[judas391]

I lie down in bed and then place my headphones in such a way that the headband is over my nose and the drivers still cover my ears

 

[sunseeker888]

Good idea, thanks man

 

[xinoxide]

my pillow has enough fluff to let my head sink in and holds my headphones right up where i want them, i recommend auditioning new pillows, instead of worrying about what youd need in terms of gear or posture for correct listening.

 

[krmathis]

Sitting in a comfortable chair, leaning back while I raising my feeds to a level with the rest of my body. Then close my eyes and relax.
Pure bliss!

 

[dissembled]

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Originally Posted by xinoxide /img/forum/go_quote.gif my pillow has enough fluff to let my head sink in and holds my headphones right up where i want them, i recommend auditioning new pillows, instead of worrying about what youd need in terms of gear or posture for correct listening.

Must upgrade everything. Including pillows.

 

[bonehelm]

69, or missionary depending on my partner (K518DJ).

 

[2deadeyes]

Reclining in a leather chair with feet on the table.

 

[xinoxide]

pillows improve sound quality.

( memory foam > feathers > cotton fluff > styrofoam )

 

[captian73]

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Originally Posted by krmathis /img/forum/go_quote.gif Sitting in a comfortable chair, leaning back while I raising my feeds to a level with the rest of my body. Then close my eyes and relax. Pure bliss!

X2

 

[Mindless]

Quote:

Originally Posted by krmathis /img/forum/go_quote.gif Sitting in a comfortable chair, leaning back while I raising my feet to a level with the rest of my body. Then close my eyes and relax.

Then I fall asleep.

 

[GlorytheWiz825]

Lying in my bed. Feels so relaxing and tranquil.

 

[ozz]

reclined in the lazyboy.

 

[krmathis]

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Originally Posted by Mindless /img/forum/go_quote.gif Quote: Originally Posted by krmathis /img/forum/go_quote.gif Sitting in a comfortable chair, leaning back while I raising my feeds to a level with the rest of my body. Then close my eyes and relax. Then I fall asleep.

You're certainly not the only one.

When listening to some relaxing music (chillout, ambient, ...) I sometimes fall asleep as well.

 

[Mindless]

Quote:

Originally Posted by krmathis /img/forum/go_quote.gif You're certainly not the only one. When listening to some relaxing music (chillout, ambient, ...) I sometimes fall asleep as well.

Anything with calm vocals / soft beat makes me fall asleep.