Listening Positions . . .

SolidSqual
SolidSqual Posts: 5,218
edited February 2009 in The Clubhouse
I've discovered my CD of Eva Cassidy live sounds best when I have some Kettle One in my right hand, my left foot up under my right thigh in a half indian style position and an open State and Local Government Law Text balanced on my left knee. This half buddha position produces similar results with Nora Jones Live in Austin on LP, but I think the angle of my left knee coupled with the hard surface of the text book over-accents the midrange treble a bit. I've compensated for this quandary by straightening my legs out and sitting back on my couch in a full plank position. To really tweak this position out, I am balancing a Heineken on my belly applying the same theories employed by the geniuses who made the Elemental Voice Hi-Finator.

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  • beardog03
    beardog03 Posts: 5,550
    edited February 2009
    must be the book !

    try different authors and see what happens
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  • BlueFox
    BlueFox Posts: 15,251
    edited February 2009
    Being left-handed, I have found that, generally speaking, everything good sounds better with either a micro-brew, or a glass of wine, in my left hand. Of course, this is also coupled with a recliner, and the foot rest elevated, in the music sweet spot.
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  • Face
    Face Posts: 14,340
    edited February 2009
    I heard with those speakers that if you lift your leg to release some air, you're already out of the sweet spot, can you confirm this? :D
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  • Early B.
    Early B. Posts: 7,900
    edited February 2009
    How sweet is your sweet seat?

    I sat off axis last week for the first time in years and I was shocked at how good it sounded. Of course, sitting a few feet off axis didn't sound precisely the same as the sweet spot; however, it had the same head bobbing effect, and that's all that matters.
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  • phipiper10
    phipiper10 Posts: 955
    edited February 2009
    I can confirm the Kettle One provides improved musicality and just more enjoyment overall. I find a laptop can also provide subtle improvements. Of course running on batteries to reduce any interference.
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  • treitz3
    treitz3 Posts: 18,987
    edited February 2009
    Amen.
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited February 2009
    I listen while standing on my head....and AMEN.
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  • I-SIG
    I-SIG Posts: 2,238
    edited February 2009
    What about doggie style? :confused:

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  • SolidSqual
    SolidSqual Posts: 5,218
    edited February 2009
    Early B. wrote: »
    How sweet is your sweet seat?

    I sat off axis last week for the first time in years and I was shocked at how good it sounded. Of course, sitting a few feet off axis didn't sound precisely the same as the sweet spot; however, it had the same head bobbing effect, and that's all that matters.

    My speakers sound pretty good off axis, but seriously the mesmerizing 3d effects somehow possible with stereo is only available when I am dead nuts center and have my speakers and furniture arranged perfectly.
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  • markmarc
    markmarc Posts: 2,309
    edited February 2009
    Early B. wrote: »
    How sweet is your sweet seat?

    I sat off axis last week for the first time in years and I was shocked at how good it sounded. Of course, sitting a few feet off axis didn't sound precisely the same as the sweet spot; however, it had the same head bobbing effect, and that's all that matters.

    One thing I've rediscovered is how good many speakers sound without toe-in. The off-axis experience is much better IMHO than when the speakers are toed-in. Some speakers, such as Totems are designed to fire straight-ahead.

    I admit to being a bit biased about the concept that speakers should still sound good (not perfect) when off axis by a fair amount. To me it's a nod to real world acoustics, where many of us have to share listening space with other decor and uses.
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