What is the best 2 channel listening chair?

Agreed. Being an ex Catholic and having sat in many churches, all of those wooden pews were of different shapes and styles and some were downright comfortable while others were a PITA.

I've had the same experience with Adirondack chairs as well. They're not all made the same.

All the best,
Nonoise

Ekornes stressless chairs are by far the best I've tried. Started with IKEA, then non reclining leather with ottoman (Leather Center) and then a leather recliner. All cause back pain after a few hours of usage.

The Ekornes is recommended by the American Chiropractic association for a reason. I can sit for hours, even fall asleep deep into the middle of the night and have no issues whatsoever. That when you need a Tru Lift so your stylus doesn't were out prematurely.

Just replaced my 16 year old Stressless (that is structurally perfect - my son will take it with the head area covered with fabric) with the EXACT same chair (what product can say that) with a new color. Price went up about 40-50% and it took about 5 months to get it from Norway since the color was not a standard they stock in the US. Never saw one with cloth. Wouldn't consider anything but leather.

I do have it on a rug sitting on hard wood so it doesn't move or damage the wood. The pads you can get for under the bases don't work.

Pricey, but well worth it.

"Fjords" AKA "Hjellegjerde" is a good Norwegian recliner manufacturer that runs less $ than Ekornes Stressless.  Available in fabric or soft leather & different sizes.  Get one with the neck pillow to keep your ears away from the chair back.  They also have some models that taper towards the head rest.  Both manufacturers make good quality chairs and can be found second hand BTW.  I like to sit low but my knees are knackered so sizing is important.

Hands down the Le Corbusier LC4 Chaise Lounge.

Not only is it a classic of design, it's extremely relaxing and comfortable. I adjust mine so it's a little more upright than you generally see, so that there is nothing behind my ears, with the neck support to hold your head up. The listening position is great.

The body is 100% supported and you really relax and engage with the music.

RE: " I’ve found the Steel Case Leap V2 (version 2. The V1 is no good)"

@dreas, that’s your opinion. I have found the Leap V1 to be very good, indeed. I’ve owned three of them; just gave my first to my twin; sitting in second; have a leather v1 as backup.

Thanks to Steelcase chairs (the TOTL Criterion, then Leap v1s) I’ve been able to work many long days in home office for 25+ years, despite lower back issues.

I never tried a v2, mainly because I know a couple people who did and ended up not liking them.

I’m not saying a Steelcase Leap chair is good for the listening room. I personally prefer something w/at least a head rest. But they're damned good in an office environment...