Your Listening chair

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 !!!!!

I was at a dealer one time who used these large high back chairs that were also enclosed, you know the ones that cover your head and stuff from the side, and the top. I found that when I was trying to audition the speakers the sound dramatically changed as I leaned forward moving my head only a foot. My suspicion is the dealer may have intentionally used these chairs to increase the apparent energy and bass impact of the speakers. It really does sound different when the sound is bouncing around in the chair. I don't know if it is accurate or not. Maybe using a chair like that is a good thing when the listening room is atrocious, i.e. an open loft down onto the lower floor. However, I was skeptical and went elsewhere. As far as my home listening room is concerned I've never given much attention to the matter.