I took this from another forum
TAKE OFF YOUR GLASSES!!!!
Many do not know that the "total" sensory perception of sound is transmitted via more sensory pathways than just the 8th (auditory) nerve.
While I find headphone listening a nice diversion, it it a total "inside your head" experience.
Why?
Because, much sonic information to your body is lost.
Directional cues and sensory perceptions so subtle that you don't know they exist, can and will change the way you hear sound.
The orbital area of the eye socket are filled with "very sensitive" nerve receptors that relay pressure information and sonic perception to the brain. Glasses in front of these nerves block the transmission of these impressions.
I only wear glasses to read, so I am used to putting them on and taking them off. I notice quite a large difference in the sound. More than any cable or tweak.
If you use rather small glasses, the difference may be less, but if you are a good listener, you should hear a difference quite easily.
So if you really want to "see" into the music, ditch the glasses when critically listening, close your eyes (and make sure and "relax" the eyes) and see if this gives you a more real experience.
Somebody later on in the thread accused him of "stealing" the idea from an old stereophile article.
I've been taking my glasses off when doing serious listening for a long time. It seems to help me relax and concentrate on the music, don't know or care about the science behind it.
TAKE OFF YOUR GLASSES!!!!
Many do not know that the "total" sensory perception of sound is transmitted via more sensory pathways than just the 8th (auditory) nerve.
While I find headphone listening a nice diversion, it it a total "inside your head" experience.
Why?
Because, much sonic information to your body is lost.
Directional cues and sensory perceptions so subtle that you don't know they exist, can and will change the way you hear sound.
The orbital area of the eye socket are filled with "very sensitive" nerve receptors that relay pressure information and sonic perception to the brain. Glasses in front of these nerves block the transmission of these impressions.
I only wear glasses to read, so I am used to putting them on and taking them off. I notice quite a large difference in the sound. More than any cable or tweak.
If you use rather small glasses, the difference may be less, but if you are a good listener, you should hear a difference quite easily.
So if you really want to "see" into the music, ditch the glasses when critically listening, close your eyes (and make sure and "relax" the eyes) and see if this gives you a more real experience.
Somebody later on in the thread accused him of "stealing" the idea from an old stereophile article.
I've been taking my glasses off when doing serious listening for a long time. It seems to help me relax and concentrate on the music, don't know or care about the science behind it.