How do you like to listen?

Early B.
Early B. Posts: 7,900
edited October 2007 in Music & Movies
So how do you like to listen to your music?

1. Where would you rather sit at an indoor concert -- front row center, fifth row, 10th row, or closer to the back?

2. Would you rather listen to your favorite music live in a large venue or small one?

3. Do you enjoy getting punched in the chest with pounding bass or do you prefer clean, subdued bass?

4. Do you prefer near-field or far-field listening?
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  • avguytx
    avguytx Posts: 1,628
    edited October 2007
    1. 10th row as long as there aren't a bunch of tall people sitting in front of me!

    2. Small one

    3. Kind of a mix of both but it depends on the music in question

    4. Well, when I am listening to my SRS II's, I am about 8 feet back so I'm forced to "near field"...until I redo my living room. Typically, most of mine has been need field unless it some bog "horny" speakers and then you HAVE to sit farther back.
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  • jakelm
    jakelm Posts: 4,081
    edited October 2007
    Concert...Depends on who I'm watching... But mostly around the fith row....

    Favorite music....large venue..with all my friends....

    Punched in chest with clean bass.

    In my house, the sweet spot is between 10-13', I dont know wether to say NF or FF
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  • engtaz
    engtaz Posts: 7,664
    edited October 2007
    Nobody in the house except for me and sitting back listening to my system. Family of 5 here so I value relaxing with tunes over live music.

    engtaz
    engtaz

    I love how music can brighten up a bad day.
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  • jakelm
    jakelm Posts: 4,081
    edited October 2007
    engtaz wrote: »
    Nobody in the house except for me and sitting back listening to my system. Family of 5 here so I value relaxing with tunes over live music.

    engtaz

    Amen brotha...

    Family of 4 here....who are ALWAYS home.. So time alone, I can really appreciate... I can sit naked with a bucket on my head, listening to what I want to listen to
    Monitor 7b's front
    Monitor 4's surround
    Frankinpolk Center (2 mw6503's with peerless tweeter)
    M10's back surround
    Hafler-200 driving patio Daytons
    Tempest-X 15" DIY sub w/ Rythmik 350A plate amp
    Dayton 12" DVC w/ Rythmik 350a plate amp
    Harman/Kardon AVR-635
    Oppo 981hd
    Denon upconvert DVD player
    Jennings Research (vintage and rare)
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    B&K AV5000


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  • engtaz
    engtaz Posts: 7,664
    edited October 2007
    jakelm wrote: »
    Amen brotha...

    Family of 4 here....who are ALWAYS home.. So time alone, I can really appreciate... I can sit naked with a bucket on my head, listening to what I want to listen to


    TMI LOL

    engtaz
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  • Ron-P
    Ron-P Posts: 8,520
    edited October 2007
    So how do you like to listen to your music?

    With a big dark ale in my hand and in my HT where's it's pitch black.
    If...
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  • dawningphoenix
    dawningphoenix Posts: 39
    edited October 2007
    jakelm wrote: »
    Amen brotha...

    Family of 4 here....who are ALWAYS home.. So time alone, I can really appreciate... I can sit naked with a bucket on my head, listening to what I want to listen to

    Won't the bucket affect the sound? Maybe it's just me, but that doesn't sound like it would be good.
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  • jakelm
    jakelm Posts: 4,081
    edited October 2007
    dawningphoenix wrote: »
    Won't the bucket affect the sound? Maybe it's just me, but that doesn't sound like it would be good.


    Not on that head,,,
    Monitor 7b's front
    Monitor 4's surround
    Frankinpolk Center (2 mw6503's with peerless tweeter)
    M10's back surround
    Hafler-200 driving patio Daytons
    Tempest-X 15" DIY sub w/ Rythmik 350A plate amp
    Dayton 12" DVC w/ Rythmik 350a plate amp
    Harman/Kardon AVR-635
    Oppo 981hd
    Denon upconvert DVD player
    Jennings Research (vintage and rare)
    Mit RPTV WS-55513
    Tosh HD-XA1
    B&K AV5000


    Dont BAN me Bro!!!!:eek:
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  • bigaudiofanatic
    bigaudiofanatic Posts: 4,415
    edited October 2007
    1. indoor concert
    2. live in a small venue
    3.Clean sudued bass
    4.near feild
    5. LISTENING REALY LOUD
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  • wingnut4772
    wingnut4772 Posts: 7,519
    edited October 2007
    Naked in my driveway with my ipod.





























    :p:p
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  • hearingimpared
    hearingimpared Posts: 21,136
    edited October 2007
    Early B. wrote: »
    So how do you like to listen to your music?

    1. Where would you rather sit at an indoor concert -- front row center, fifth row, 10th row, or closer to the back?

    2. Would you rather listen to your favorite music live in a large venue or small one?

    3. Do you enjoy getting punched in the chest with pounding bass or do you prefer clean, subdued bass?

    4. Do you prefer near-field or far-field listening?

    1. 15th row slightly to right of the theater.

    2. Small by all means.

    3. Clean bass that make my pubic hair vibrate

    4. Both.

    AND DARLA YOU JUST MADE ME GASP!!!
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  • McLoki
    McLoki Posts: 5,231
    edited October 2007
    wingnut4772 wrote: »
    Naked in my driveway with my ipod.

    Dare I ask what it's clipped to??? :eek: :D
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  • raudi
    raudi Posts: 54
    edited October 2007
    in the front somewhere as long as the kids in front don't block my view!
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  • wingnut4772
    wingnut4772 Posts: 7,519
    edited October 2007
    McLoki wrote: »
    Dare I ask what it's clipped to??? :eek: :D

    :D:D:D:D
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    Von Schweikert LCR 4 Center
    Totem Mask Surrounds X4
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    Squeezebox Touch

    Polk Atrium 7s on the patio just to keep my foot in the door.
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  • jakelm
    jakelm Posts: 4,081
    edited October 2007
    McLoki wrote: »
    Dare I ask what it's clipped to??? :eek: :D

    Clipped to my bucket.....:p:eek::eek:
    Monitor 7b's front
    Monitor 4's surround
    Frankinpolk Center (2 mw6503's with peerless tweeter)
    M10's back surround
    Hafler-200 driving patio Daytons
    Tempest-X 15" DIY sub w/ Rythmik 350A plate amp
    Dayton 12" DVC w/ Rythmik 350a plate amp
    Harman/Kardon AVR-635
    Oppo 981hd
    Denon upconvert DVD player
    Jennings Research (vintage and rare)
    Mit RPTV WS-55513
    Tosh HD-XA1
    B&K AV5000


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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited October 2007
    1. Closer to the back so when the pyrotechnics go wrong I only have to run over a couple people.

    2. Small venue and preferably with half naked pictures of Liz Phair scrolling in the background.(930 Club, DC, 19??)

    The best small venue show I've attended was Maceo Parker in Northampton, MA. Head bobbing, beer spilling, lyric shouting good time. It was topped off by hooking up with a large chested local who, upon pre-coitus bliss, had a mental breakdown. I ended up listening to this chatterbox most of the night and NOT getting laid.(Pearl Steet Night Club, MA, 1995)

    3. Either but the best example of skills for me was Soul Coughing w/ Yuval Gabay(Drums) and Sebastian Steinberg(Upright Bass). That combination is still the benchmark for me and they are amazing musicians. I allegedly gave prime examples of rare canibus to the band when they came out to sign CD's and stuff. They were very happy that I was so kind.(930 Club, DC, 19??)

    4. It doesn't matter but probably far-field. I don't like a bunch of sweaty losers touching me and getting into conversations I can't even understand or care about. Plus I like to watch people and rub my crotch alot.
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  • shack
    shack Posts: 11,154
    edited October 2007
    10' from the front of my rig in my recliner with a beverage in one hand and the remote in the other. I had my fill of crowded concert venues long ago...everything from Bloodrock to Buffett. Been there...done that...got lots of T-shirts.
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  • treitz3
    treitz3 Posts: 19,211
    edited October 2007
    1. Where the mixing board is. Either in front or behind.

    2. Depends on whether I'm listening to a soloist/single guitarist or a multi-membered group/orchestra.

    3. Accurate. Depends on the type of music as to what is reproduced and my expectations.

    4. Again, depends.
    Early B. wrote:
    So how do you like to listen to your music?
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    ~ In search of accurate reproduction of music. Real sound is my reference and while perfection may not be attainable? If I chase it, I might just catch excellence. ~
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  • wingnut4772
    wingnut4772 Posts: 7,519
    edited October 2007
    dorokusai wrote: »
    1. Closer to the back so when the pyrotechnics go wrong I only have to run over a couple people.

    LOL! That was a good laugh. Thanks
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    Totem Mask Surrounds X4
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    Polk Atrium 7s on the patio just to keep my foot in the door.
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  • shack
    shack Posts: 11,154
    edited October 2007
    wingnut4772 wrote:
    Naked in my driveway with my ipod.

    I'll admit, that's a venue I've yet to experience. Darla, I'm sure you look wonderful but I hope none of my neighbors try it. I don't think there are any of them I'd care to see wearing only an iPod. :(
    "Just because you’re offended doesn’t mean you’re right." - Ricky Gervais

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  • wingnut4772
    wingnut4772 Posts: 7,519
    edited October 2007
    shack wrote: »
    I'll admit, that's a venue I've yet to experience. Darla, I'm sure you look wonderful but I hope none of my neighbors try it. I don't think there are any of them I'd care to see wearing only an iPod. :(

    LOL. I am sure my neighbors would not appreciate me doing it either. Even with a strategically placed iPod ...or two.;)
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  • shack
    shack Posts: 11,154
    edited October 2007
    wingnut4772 wrote: »
    LOL. I am sure my neighbors would not appreciate me doing it either. Even with a strategically placed iPod ...or two.;)

    Who knows....maybe a new fashion statement. A bikini made of two Shuffles and a Touch held together with a couple of earphone cords. :D
    "Just because you’re offended doesn’t mean you’re right." - Ricky Gervais

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  • petrym
    petrym Posts: 1,912
    edited October 2007
    Darla,
    Have you been dipping into the evidence locker at work again? ;)
    Michael
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  • heiney9
    heiney9 Posts: 25,214
    edited October 2007
    Naked in the sweetspot with the lights off, unless I have company over then they can sit in the sweetspot :eek:.

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  • phipiper10
    phipiper10 Posts: 955
    edited October 2007
    10th row - this can vary by size of the venue though
    small - Then again I've had a blast at a show with 100,000 people
    no punching necessary
    just right field listening - I'd like to be a bit further than the 9-10' at home though
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  • schwarcw
    schwarcw Posts: 7,341
    edited October 2007
    I enjoy listening while watching pole dancers.;):p
    Carl

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  • beardog03
    beardog03 Posts: 5,550
    edited October 2007
    wingnut4772 wrote: »
    Naked in my driveway with my ipod.






























    :p:p


    YEAH BABY,,,THATS WHAT I`M TALKING ABOUT.....:p:p:p


    Pics please....
    :D
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  • hearingimpared
    hearingimpared Posts: 21,136
    edited October 2007
    beardog03 wrote: »
    YEAH BABY,,,THATS WHAT I`M TALKING ABOUT.....:p:p:p


    Pics please....
    :D

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  • wingnut4772
    wingnut4772 Posts: 7,519
    edited October 2007
    You guys have plenty better to look at in the 'Babe' thread.:D
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  • McLoki
    McLoki Posts: 5,231
    edited October 2007
    wingnut4772 wrote: »
    You guys have plenty better to look at in the 'Babe' thread.:D

    True - its getting them to type back to us thats the problem... :p
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