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How do you listen to music?
« on: October 27, 2014, 09:30:03 PM »
I'm curious how others listen to music.  I recently started turning my monitors off, tuening the lights off, and closing my eyes when I listen to music as it cuts out most distractions (my ADD only makes these distractions that much worse hah).  How do you all listen to music?  I would love to hear any tricks or pointers people have.
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Re: How do you listen to music?
« Reply #1 on: October 27, 2014, 09:45:02 PM »
When I can, I like to turn off the lights and cover all other remaining sources of light in the room. Then I lie down on my bed and listen to music. Sometimes I sit down but lying down is usually more comfortable for my back.

For casual listening, I like to use my speakers if my room mate isn't around. Sometimes headphones too.

For all other times... I listen to music with the TV on cause I'm stuck living with a room mate who loves to leave the TV on even when he's not watching.
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Re: How do you listen to music?
« Reply #2 on: October 27, 2014, 10:03:44 PM »
Quote from: thegunner100 on October 27, 2014, 09:45:02 PM
When I can, I like to turn off the lights and cover all other remaining sources of light in the room. Then I lie down on my bed and listen to music. Sometimes I sit down but lying down is usually more comfortable for my back.

For casual listening, I like to use my speakers if my room mate isn't around. Sometimes headphones too.

For all other times... I listen to music with the TV on cause I'm stuck living with a room mate who loves to leave the TV on even when he's not watching.

Oh I forgot to add that I turn off the lights too.  I'll fix that!
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Re: How do you listen to music?
« Reply #3 on: October 27, 2014, 10:34:11 PM »
Good topic.

At home, I usually lie down with the lights dimmed low and wear a makeshift eyemask (it's a dark T-shirt folded over itself twice).
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Re: How do you listen to music?
« Reply #4 on: October 27, 2014, 10:42:35 PM »
Different ways really.

My preferred way to of attentive listening would be to dim the lights, get a cup of tea or a beer, then sit on the couch in front of my speakers. I may close my eyes, I may read the liner notes of the album I'm listening to, I may read online reviews while I'm listening, I may play a mindless game on my phone.

I also like to listen in bed before I go to sleep. This one is risky because there is a chance that I stay up until 3am before realizing I should've been asleep hours ago.

I also have music playing in the background pretty much all the time at home. Whether it's doing chores, watching the baseball game, having dinner, hanging out with friends, etc.

Also I get plenty of time to listen on my half hour commute to and from work every day.
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Re: How do you listen to music?
« Reply #5 on: October 27, 2014, 11:12:22 PM »
Quote from: Claritas on October 27, 2014, 10:34:11 PM
Good topic.

At home, I usually lie down with the lights dimmed low and wear a makeshift eyemask (it's a dark T-shirt folded over itself twice).
Thx bud!  Interesting idea about the eyemask!

Quote from: Questhate on October 27, 2014, 10:42:35 PM
Different ways really.

My preferred way to of attentive listening would be to dim the lights, get a cup of tea or a beer, then sit on the couch in front of my speakers. I may close my eyes, I may read the liner notes of the album I'm listening to, I may read online reviews while I'm listening, I may play a mindless game on my phone.

I also like to listen in bed before I go to sleep. This one is risky because there is a chance that I stay up until 3am before realizing I should've been asleep hours ago.
That's interesting about reading the linear notes I never thought about that.  Totally agree with you about having a beer or a warm drink  :)p3.  I have that 3am problem with youtube sometimes lol.
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Re: How do you listen to music?
« Reply #6 on: October 28, 2014, 12:27:40 AM »
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Re: How do you listen to music?
« Reply #7 on: October 28, 2014, 02:23:24 AM »
I use this eye mask when my room mate is around and I need to get some sleep or listen to music. Also... I have my uerms for when he's around too.

http://www.amazon.com/Daydream-Basic-Sleep-Mask-Black/dp/B001KC1FAQ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1414462956&sr=8-1&keywords=daydream+mask

Some tea or coffee is great for listening to music too!

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Re: How do you listen to music?
« Reply #8 on: October 28, 2014, 03:19:35 AM »
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Re: How do you listen to music?
« Reply #9 on: October 28, 2014, 05:20:47 AM »
hello,

usually in bed before i go to sleep.

Icon iDo, 7th gen, iPod Classic (Apple lossless), AKG550's. (remember i don't have room for speakers.)

sometimes i wake up with the cans still on.

the GYTW has learned not to try to take the phones off my head.  ;)

sometimes i use the same bedside setup during the daylight hours to turn off the world.

it works for me.
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