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What s in front of your chair?

I'm condsidering putting an ottoman in front of my listening chair, but am concerned about sonic effects. However, could an ottoman be beneficial as a low frequency absorber? If so, what type of ottoman would be best? I'm thinking cloth covered with natural stuffing, i.e. wool or cotton. Has anyone experimented with this? I guess anything would be better than a glass table. I just don't want to buy something then not like it because once it's in, it will never leave(SO). Hey, maybe there's a product in this thread for some ingenious furniture maker: Audiophile Ottomans, $10,000, Chairs, $15,000.
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panzercat
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It might have a sonic impact, but I couldn't say for sure until I know what kind of CD transport you are using and which cables you have in your system. Just kidding - hey lighten up and get an ottoman. I have a leather ottoman with my chair, and although the leather is probably reflective, I don't think it matters.
avguygeorge
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alexc
265 posts
 
Interestingly enough, there was company in Italy about 5 years ago who started selling decorative area rugs "specifically designed" for listening rooms. Never saw or "heard" one..but I'm sure some people bought them.
mgottlieb
334 posts
 
The real issue is--you would be pointing the bottom of your feet toward your stereo system. In the Middle East and many parts of Asia it is a profound insult to let someone sitting across from you see the bottom of your feet. Now, if you have any Japanese components....
martingabeleb5c
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I used to have a coffee table in front with a glass top to put my feet on. I believe it significantly affected the sound. I now have a dedicated room so I now have a rectangular chrome and glass coffee table, but with no glass in it, just a frame, which does not affect the sound, and works fine as a foot rest. I just hope nobody tries to put a drink on it!
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