May be a dumb question but how do you actually listen to music? Do you listen while doing something else? Do you set aside time to just sit and listen? Really dive deep into your routine if you have one.
I’ve recently got my first hi-fi setup- Audeze LCD-X + Munich M1 but all I do is listen while I work, so looking for inspiration.
Mostly while browsing the internet or playing games that dont really require me to focus on ingame audio. Also while driving in the car of course.
Every now and then ill sit back or lie in bed and be immersed in music while I do nothing but relax.Live performances on YouTube through TV speakers while I sit on the couch and get work done on my laptop
IEM’s while I walk my dog
Headphones are set up at my bedside, either listen while working on my laptop or I’ll close the laptop and just listen to music before going to sleep.
Most of the songs I listen are from rhythm game(osu) so I mostly listen while playing. I found music itself to be a bit boring so I enjoy having some notes to tap along the rhythm.
Ironically osu has pretty terrible sound quality (I’m not hating, I’ve been playing for 9 years)
IEM’s when going out. Headphones when I’m home. When i’m bored I always like to listen to “3d” videos like Barber Shop and Soundblaster’s Demo. Watch this scene from Tron, listen to Sail by Awolnation for that arousing bass and London Grammar’s Intro for the lovely vocals and violins.
Set-up and eq for half an hour, then listen to 2 songs get disappointed then, eq for another hour then listen to 1 song and start researching to buy next set of IEMs
And this right here is why I don’t want to touch EQ lol I’d rather find headphones that naturally produce the sound I like and then leave it alone.
Munich M1
I’ve been happy using whatever u/oratory1990 posts as a preset for the headphones. Mainly just adjust bass to taste after that.
For me I usually listen to music when I’m walking or traveling, something rhythmic, energetic with my IEMs. When I’m at home and just study or work on something I usually listen to bardcore with headphones. But there are times when I just listen to music or critical listening then I just close my eyes and try to feel the music and I’m not doing anything else.
I tend to listen to music whilst working, travelling, tidying/cleaning, eating, gaming (with the right game that is) even when showering!
I love having different playlists to suit my setting/mood/the task I’m doing etc.
I did notice recently when going to see Matthew Halsall live that I had listened to his newest album mainly whilst doing other things, and not just putting time to one side to sit and listen to music… like I used to a lot more than I have recently… It was nice just focusing in and listening to the songs, but in a live setting.
I have an ZMF Auteur OG. I pair it at home with the Eufonika H5 miflex amp and the Gustard R26 dac. I sometimes listen to music while watching shitty reality tv shows but other times I will just listen with nothing on at all.
I listen while working, studying, driving, doing chores, running errands, exercising, almost any time except for when I’m socializing. I don’t really dedicate a specific timeslot to listening to music because I do it throughout the day.
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It really depends. I guess my listening is done in this order:
- At work with headphones, obviously doing something else at the same time
- At home with headphones, while doing something else
- At home on speakers, not doing anything else but listening to the music
- At home on speakers, while doing things like cleaning
- On holiday with headphones, like on the beach or a bench somewhere, doing nothing but enjoying the music and taking in the atmosphere of the place
I listen:
Music sessions, on the go, when reading, in the background whilst ripping some games, before I sleep and during long flights and trips
Work, driving, gym, doing dishes, in the shower, seriously just about whenever I can. Keeps me sane.
I listen to music in short spurts. Can’t really play music and do other stuff at the same time.
I tend to try to listen to music on my setup while studying and then just get distracted and end up sitting there listening and dazing out for like an hour
While washing my dishes I put my phone in a big metal bowl to reflect the sound.
I listen to music at my PC or while walking. If I’m out of the house I’m listening to music. Sometimes I’ll just sit and listen.
Get IEMs so you can have it outside. I doubt you’re taking your LCD outside.