Your Listening chair

I sit in a low-backed old turn of the century chair, because it's a Victorian living room. I had used a more comfortable, higher backed chair, but that screwed up the sound, as others are noting. This is a quandry, particularly if the music relaxes you into falling asleep as discussed in another thread (yeah, I sometimes fall asleep listening too). The most comfortable chair I ever sat in listening to music was one of those Backsaver zero-gravity recliners which my local dealer had for a while in his store, which had a wide headrest so it wasn't the greatest for serious listening but was heaven to sit back in and let the music wash over you.

I have used many chairs for listening over the past 25 years. My favorites are the J-16 Rocker by Hans J. Wegner, a 1944 design, and the classic lounge chair with ottoman by Charles Eames, and early 50's design.

I listen in nearfield in my small office. I use a Hon brand office chair that has hieght adjustment and a release to allow for leaning back. The chair's back height is perfect being just below ear level while cradling enough of your neck so you can sleep, I mean listen, comfortably.

I agree with david 99, lets not make this overly complicated, couch with extra throw pillows. Throw pillow behind the head for headrest.

I must say this is one of the neatest topics I have heard discussed. I use a traditional wing back chair. I don't think is the best chair for listening, but certainly is one of my favorites for falling asleep while listening. By this time I am sure all of our significant others think we totally lost our minds. Here we spend thousands of dollars on something to listen to, while we sleep! Now isn't this hobby a real hoot !!!!!