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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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sebrof
735 posts
 
I use a big cushy soft chair that was real comfortable for the 15 minutes I sat in it in the store.
Don't do what I did. After a couple of hours the soft cushy turns into uncomfortable.
magfan
1,583 posts
 
If I had the loot, I'd buy a Steelcase 'Leap'.
for a tick over 800$, this is by far the most comfortable chair I've ever test-sat.
You can also get it with an optional headrest and footstool as a lounge type chair.
It's like sitting in a hand.
agcs57
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I have a Steelcase Leap at work. Fine for work: not what I want to listen to music in.

Just my 2 cents...
magfan
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Agc, I know what you mean.......The Leap, though, to me is just so darn comfortable.
The Leap Worklounge is nearly 3000$ and the Siento is 2000$ Both are perhaps a little.....industrial....looking.
But just my Opinion, the comfort part trumps looks.

If I could have both........hmmmmmm. That would be ideal.
chatta
314 posts
 
A leather couch..generally i fall asleep when i'm on it. ;)
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