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The Listening Chair - What type do you use?

What type of chair do you use for critical listening? I've always believed that one with a low back is best because a high back would alter the sound back to your ears. But I've also realized that comfort also will make ones listening experience more enjoyable. I’m thinking of going more in the direction of chairs replacing my couch and I’m having a difficult time finding ones with low backs that would allow one to seat in for hours at a time. Is low back seating really that important? How many of you in search of the absolute sound have sacrificed a bit of sonic performance for more comfortable seating?
islandflyfisher
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Dean- If you keep sliding downhill the moderator's surely going to be doing a Gunbeloscomy to this thread!

Marco

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onhwy61
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A Calin w/ ottoman. It's oversized so two can snuggle and listen.
gunbei
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Hey Onhwy61, what's with that rug that's pitching a tent?

http://www.ligne-roset-usa.com/products/chairs/kloc.htm
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onhwy61
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Gunbei, it takes all kinds. Ligne-Roset has alot of interesting stuff from an innovative group of designers. They stress the novel use of readily available materials. Unfortunately, their designs can be quite pricey, but you sometimes see knock-offs at Ikea.
audioquest4life
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is the Le Corbusier LC2 that is built by CASSINA a good chair for listening? I sat in one today and it was pretty good. I like the lower back area so as not to interfere with the sound.

Are there any alternatives to the Le Corbusier? Thanks.

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