Whenever possible, I like to just close my eyes and listen. I find having my eyes closed helps to widen my perception of the soundscape. Having said that, the human mind likes to wander and really, we aren't in control of where it goes for the most part. When it refuses to relax and focus on the music, then I too will read while listening. As for dozing off for short intervals while listening, that's OK too. Just means I'm totally relaxed. Another benefit of music. IMHO. Cheers.
ADD or Audiophile?
I’ve loved listening to music since a very young age, starting with my parents Grundig console tube stereo which they brought to the states when the army transferred my dad back to the US. I bought my first stereo components as a young teen and would sit in my dark basement bedroom listening to Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, Steely Dan…..In college, I’d sit and listen to music for hours. Fast forward 40+ years…I now have a nice system. I look forward to weekends when i can listen to music in peace and quiet. What I’ve noticed is i can no longer just sit and enjoy music. I usually read (a lot of times Audiogon Discussion Forum) while listening. When a particular song comes on or a beautiful passage comes up, I focus on the beauty of the music and artistry of the musicians creating it, then its back to mental muli-tasking again.
I suspect its some form of ADD, but I’d like to think that doesn’t disqualify me as an Audiophile.
Anyone else share this “affliction?”