Listening in the dark

[Goat]

Does anyone else prefer listening with the lights off, in the dark?

Music just sounds so much better, with a greater sense of 3D space and intricacy in the soundstage. I presume it's because the brain isn't being distracted by sights, leaving it free to fully appreciate sound!

 

[CnoEvil]

Yes, I would agree.....but I find simply closing my eyes works better, as finding my drink only involves opening them! :shifty:

 

[plastic penguin]

Yes, I would agree.....but I find simply closing my eyes works better....

...and you nod off and miss your favourite tracks. :twisted:

 

[stavvy]

yeah I often listen to The KLF Chillout album in the dark. I even got to the point running around like a lunatic covering up all the led indicators and stand by lights with electrical tape. its amazing how many there are in the average living room!

 

[Electro]

Yes I listen in the dark sometimes and as you say it greatly improves the 3D sense of being there and enhances envolvment to an almost Zen like level with some music , but like Cno I usually listen with my eyes closed as it is more practical.

I also sometimes find myself listening with my eyes closed at live music events but when they are open I often see the musicians with their eyes closed whilst playing especially vocalists and bass players 🙂 .

 

[bigfish786]

i don't so much listen in the dark, but i do find it better to turn the plasma off and put the laptop down.

 

[RobinKidderminster]

But the musicians open theirs when yoirs are shut

 

[stevebrock]

yeah I often listen to The KLF Chillout album in the dark. I even got to the point running around like a lunatic covering up all the led indicators and stand by lights with electrical tape. its amazing how many there are in the average living room!

what an amazing LP

 

[stavvy]

ah! great to see another fan of The KLF! :cheers:

 

[iJoe]

Late night listening is the best. The music seems to be just that little bit more alive. I presume this must be down to less mains noise. Has anyone else noted this?

 

[simonlewis]

I like listening to music in my car as i have neighbours although it's usually daylight but now the clocks have gone back, yes i will probably listening to music in my car in the evening when it's dark.

 

[simonlewis]

Late night listening is the best. The music seems to be just that little bit more alive. I presume this must be down to less mains noise. Has anyone else noted this?

Their is a thread buried somewhere about this.

 

[steve_1979]

Does anyone else prefer listening with the lights off, in the dark?

Music just sounds so much better, with a greater sense of 3D space and intricacy in the soundstage. I presume it's because the brain isn't being distracted by sights, leaving it free to fully appreciate sound!

I rarely listen in the dark or with my eyes closed but it does make the music sound much better.

 

[Alec]

I quite like dancing in the dark.

 

[steve_1979]

I quite like dancing on the ceiling.

 

[CnoEvil]

I quite like dancing on the ceiling.

Walls, floors, ceilings.......it all makes little difference! :shifty:

 

[Electro]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8gfMXEmCew4

 

[plastic penguin]

I quite like dancing on the ceiling.

Walls, floors, ceilings.......

OMG, no good for your back.

 

[CnoEvil]

I quite like dancing on the ceiling.

Walls, floors, ceilings.......

OMG, no good for your back.

🙁

 

[alchemist 1]

Are you sure this shouldn't be on the AUDIOPHILE thread ?.........🙂

 

[BenLaw]

I like listening to music in my car as i have neighbours although it's usually daylight but now the clocks have gone back, yes i will probably listening to music in my car in the evening when it's dark.

Don't skimp on the headlights.

 

[BenLaw]

I quite like dancing on the ceiling.

Walls, floors, ceilings.......

OMG, no good for your back.

Isn't it time for a change of signature PP? The basis for the joke was some time ago now.