What kind of listening chair

Should your critical listening chair be high-back, low-back, or a stool? Wood, leather, or fabric?

markinthedark01-12-2021 3:05am

fuzztone Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 5,502 posts 01-12-2021 at 10:06pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete A stadium chair from The Mirage's LOVE show would be perfect.
aewarren Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 575 posts 01-13-2021 at 12:16am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete No-back is optimum for SQ, but not for long listening sessions. If your room is lively, avoid leather.
dorkwad Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 534 posts 01-13-2021 at 12:54am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I'll second MC's post. Headrest should be lower than your ears, otherwise, go for support and comfort--fabric would be better than leather or vinyl for less sound rebound. Bob
baylinor Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,210 posts 01-13-2021 at 01:29am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Low back for sure. Your ears should be well above the back. No leather, fabric or wood is better.
deadhead1000 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 707 posts 01-13-2021 at 02:34am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Millercarbon is spot on. And it fits well with his philosophy that “everything matters”. In this case, comfort.