Listen with lights ON or OFF ??

rollo · « **on:** 13 Apr 2020, 09:19 pm »

For me eyes closed and lights off. Mostly to avoid the distraction of light for better focus on sound. Creates a peaceful mood.

charles

FullRangeMan · « **Reply #1 on:** 13 Apr 2020, 09:35 pm »

Main lights off, however I listen with glasses for some psyco reason

Wind Chaser · « **Reply #2 on:** 13 Apr 2020, 09:40 pm »

Eyes closed and dim lighting. Need a bit of light to see my way around after the listening is done.

Rocket_Ronny · « **Reply #3 on:** 13 Apr 2020, 09:43 pm »

Lights Off.

https://youtu.be/D5G2b4dW6vU

Rocket Ronny

sebrof · « **Reply #4 on:** 13 Apr 2020, 10:15 pm »

Main lights off, and I have a lamp controlled by a dimmer switch like this one for when I need some light

https://www.amazon.com/Philips-Dimmer-Switch-Installation-Free-Exclusively/dp/B076MGKTGS

Saturn94 · « **Reply #5 on:** 13 Apr 2020, 10:24 pm »

Off.

mcgsxr · « **Reply #6 on:** 13 Apr 2020, 11:07 pm »

For pure enjoyment or critical listening it’s lights out, glasses off.

But there are night lights in the room so it’s not black out dark.

Much of the time the pool table light is the only light on in the room. It’s focused on the table but does provide mood lighting doc the room.

ArthurDent · « **Reply #7 on:** 13 Apr 2020, 11:18 pm »

Lights off for critical listening as mentioned by others. Glasses are optional, just depends.

dbeau · « **Reply #8 on:** 14 Apr 2020, 12:20 am »

I can not nor will not support this BUT:
For myself better sound quality with:
Lights off or very dim light
eyes open
no glasses on

rodge827 · « **Reply #9 on:** 14 Apr 2020, 12:25 am »

Off I keep a small flashlight on the stand next to my chair if I need light.

nlitworld · « **Reply #10 on:** 14 Apr 2020, 12:33 am »

Until I get a chance to run dedicated power to the stereo and its never real dark in the house it's almost always lights off, especially when playing vinyl. When playing digital obviously PC has to be on, but with vinyl everything is off with a noticeable improvement in sound. Oh the joys of 80s houses and overly small gauge electrical wires.

Scroof Neachy · « **Reply #11 on:** 14 Apr 2020, 12:42 am »

Lights off on bright summer days, and on on dark winter nights.

poseidonsvoice · « **Reply #12 on:** 14 Apr 2020, 12:55 am »

Yes, lights off absolutely.

Best,
Anand.

Letitroll98 · « **Reply #13 on:** 14 Apr 2020, 07:43 am »

A lamp is always on. Not brightly lit by any means, but I have no inclination to fall on my ass in the dark or fumble with a light switch anytime I want to change the music. And I find myself disoriented in the dark, it's unpleasant to me.

Jon L · « **Reply #14 on:** 14 Apr 2020, 01:54 pm »

Faint lights, provided by tubes only.

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Bill Baker · « **Reply #15 on:** 14 Apr 2020, 04:27 pm »

When I get the chance to sit and just listen to music, I prefer night time listening with lights off. For myself, it's the best way to get engulfed in the music.

FreddyJ · « **Reply #16 on:** 17 Nov 2020, 02:23 pm »

I think everything sounds better with the lights off and eyes closed

MttBsh · « **Reply #17 on:** 17 Nov 2020, 03:28 pm »

Lights off, chilled Martini on. Perfect way to wind down the evening.

rollo · « **Reply #18 on:** 17 Nov 2020, 03:37 pm »

Off with mood lighting. Floor cans for dim colored accent.

charles

toocool4 · « **Reply #19 on:** 17 Nov 2020, 06:52 pm »

Lights off and a nice glass of red nearby.

Image of what I see with lights off.