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Post by MikeMusic on Oct 31, 2014 9:18:34 GMT
Recommended
The eye / brain connection not in much use so more focus on the ear / brain function
LEDs and as much kit lighting covered or disconnected
Useful if you know your way around your room as you could be in trouble of course !
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Post by Sovereign on Oct 31, 2014 11:22:49 GMT
Most of my listening is late into the night. I almost always tun off the lights. A beer or wine glass is always in the same place so I know where to reach, but there have been a few accidents ;-)
After many years of doing this I hate listening with the lights on, I find it such a distraction. Very odd I know.
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Post by MikeMusic on Oct 31, 2014 13:02:44 GMT
Can be interesting with 6 small dogs in the same room  |
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Post by Sovereign on Oct 31, 2014 13:43:04 GMT
Can be interesting with 6 small dogs in the same room Yes that could be interesting, and possible painful ! |
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Post by MartinT on Oct 31, 2014 14:17:28 GMT
I often listen with my eyes closed. All distractions immediately removed!
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Post by MikeMusic on Oct 31, 2014 14:59:49 GMT
Try turning the lights out as well. It is 'darker' or put a bag on your head |
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Post by speedysteve on Oct 31, 2014 20:14:49 GMT
Hehe. If I do any or all of that for too long, I'm snoozing away in no time:)
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Post by Sovereign on Oct 31, 2014 21:27:24 GMT
Hehe. If I do any or all of that for too long, I'm snoozing away in no time:) I never said I stay awake, I often dose off for 20-30 min in front of my hifi |
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Post by jandl100 on Nov 1, 2014 5:54:30 GMT
Yep, I prefer low lighting - curtains drawn even during the day, just a small lamp behind me, maybe. Call me a troglodyte. Sometimes a small spotlight shining onto the big poster on the wall between the speakers (soothing river glade scene). (Especially cool with a nice big valve power amp glowing away.  )
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Post by speedysteve on Nov 1, 2014 6:56:34 GMT
Hehe. If I do any or all of that for too long, I'm snoozing away in no time:) I never said I stay awake, I often dose off for 20-30 min in front of my hifi |
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Post by MikeMusic on Nov 1, 2014 9:55:42 GMT
I fall asleep listening in daylight if I'm tired !
Listening in the dark allows me to hear so much more - and concentrate on the things I usually miss
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Post by speedysteve on Nov 1, 2014 13:03:28 GMT
I thought you must have super human powers of stay awakeness:)
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Post by MikeMusic on Nov 1, 2014 13:09:01 GMT
Not when I'm tired ! Perhaps I'm concentrating on the music - I'm really into it man |
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Post by jammy on Nov 3, 2014 21:44:36 GMT
I find music sounds far better at night with the lighting dimmed.....Comfy recliner and large Dram optional...!!!
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Post by pre65 on Nov 3, 2014 21:48:05 GMT
Listening in the dark is not easy with some transmitter valves.
Heaters bright enough to be reading lights.
My 833 valves have heaters of 10v @ 10A = 100W
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Post by MikeMusic on Nov 4, 2014 8:40:42 GMT
Listening in the dark is not easy with some transmitter valves.
Heaters bright enough to be reading lights.
My 833 valves have heaters of 10v @ 10A = 100W Covering them up could turn out to be a problem ! My Chord has bright blue LEDs that light up the room. I have a roll of black paper at the front on ym rack and a couple of record mailers on either side Can't do more as it has to breathe |
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Post by Slinger on Nov 6, 2014 16:24:20 GMT
I think the last time I listened seriously to music in the dark must have been around forty years ago. It also involved the sharing of cigarettes and saying things like " man" and " far out" a lot as I remember.  |
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Post by MartinT on Nov 6, 2014 17:23:16 GMT
Hah - I remember that slogan, as well as "Light Up and Live". What little we knew.
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Post by jamington2004 on Nov 8, 2014 11:22:31 GMT
Recommended The eye / brain connection not in much use so more focus on the ear / brain function LEDs and as much kit lighting covered or disconnected Useful if you know your way around your room as you could be in trouble of course ! Plus 1!! Weirdly - it doesn't work with my eyes shut? Much better with some LEDs to distract the brain from all other thoughts! Best sound upgrade ever - well second to a few beers |
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Post by MikeMusic on Nov 8, 2014 11:39:36 GMT
Recommended The eye / brain connection not in much use so more focus on the ear / brain function LEDs and as much kit lighting covered or disconnected Useful if you know your way around your room as you could be in trouble of course ! Plus 1!! Weirdly - it doesn't work with my eyes shut? Much better with some LEDs to distract the brain from all other thoughts! Best sound upgrade ever - well second to a few beers Yes. Eyes shut doesn't do it The brain supplies a more 3D effect with the eyes unable to work, plus I assume the brain has told the eyes they can take a break I never was much for flashing lights. Concerts and festivals way better in the dark too |
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