Lazy Boy Stereo HiFi love seat way cool. |
I've set in a few Ekornes Stressless chairs and found them over priced and over rated. The arms were to low and the headrest just wasn't that comfortable. I guess it's just what your used to. |
As bad as MoFimadness considers my "air musicianship" it far exceeds HIS singing along with Taylor Swift. Kinda like a Bob Dylan and Janis Joplin duet.:) |
Eames designed a lasting design. The detail in Ekornes chairs and ottomans may be unsurpassed. I got a Lafer years ago because of its compact design and versatility.
Oldgrey, you didn't mention it but the headrest section is adjustable as well. |
I have an Ekornes Stressless and now use a "Luna" chair. It has a low back and is very comfortable with ottoman. It's about 1/4 the price of the Ekornes. You can also get a version with headrest. There is a picture of one on my System page. |
Second the Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman. Style and comfort is right but does not come cheap :-) |
I forgot to mention the Lafer also reclines all the way back so the back of the chair doesn't impair listening... |
After months of looking and trying out lots and lots of chairs at showrooms in Chicago and High Point, NC I finally bought a Lafer (Kiri).
Not wildly expensive, well made, super comfortable, very adjustable, look cool, and don't take up a lot of space (no need for an ottoman as the foot rest wraps under the seat).
Certainly worth checking out. |
Ikea's Poang is a good, inexpensive chair for listening. I use an extra cushion to get a little extra height and make sure my ears are above the seat back. As stated in the first response, this is critical for a listening chair. IMO |
"Your best chair you listen to your gear"... is good for the ear and easy on the rear !! LOLOLOLOLOLLOLOLOL |
I try to get the chair closest to the sripper pole |
I have two gliders on my deck outside. I prefer the wooden one over the metal one. Inside, I am relegated to the living room couch, my little listening room has been assigned to other duties. I have a set-up that I cart outside during nice weather. No fancy expensive chair recommendations. But there really is something special about listening outside. |
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Eames lounge chair and ottoman. Style and comfort! |
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I second Ekornes Stressless Chairs. While the Eames is comfortable, it angles to far back to get the ears in the right plane. |
Charles and Ray Eames lounge chair.
Daniel |
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Theo makes a good point, that a high back just doesn't work for a "listening" chair. |
If you have the bucks, Ekornes Stressless Chairs are probably one of the best. Very comfortable and cool looks.
BTW, I've seen Theo play his "air" instruments...it isn't pretty. |
I use a chair and ottoman. I used to use a La-Z-boy with a high back and it blocked the sound of the rear channels for 5.1 applications. Also I usually sit forward on the edge of my chair as it makes it easier to reach my Ludwig 9 pc. Air Drums. or my Steinway Grand Air Piano or to hold my Fender Stratocaster Air Guitar or Bass I seldom use my Air Tamborine as it buised my hands which had a negative effect on my drumming and strumming. |