In Reply to: Suggestion for dedicated Listening room: Please don't!! posted by hifi heretic on November 25, 2009 at 16:48:42:
Even if you want and can afford a dedicated room, there’s something to
consider if you don’t live alone…Going into your own dedicated room to listen to music is a fabulous experience. In addition to your system/room’s execution being considered on a deeper level, the sheer lack of distractions will improve your experience.
However, the good news can also be the bad news. The largest issue isn’t about any of those types of audio-related things. It’s about relationships .
I remember reminding my wife how great it was that, instead of being out at night, I was always home in my music room. I felt as if I had to mention it, because frankly, I knew something was wrong.
Here’s what I learned, and what I learned about from some other folks who had dedicated rooms (with doors that could be closed). I learned that being home, but being relatively unavailable to the family members, almost may have been worse than if I had been out in a bar somewhere.
So if you already have a dedicated room, or if you plan to have one, I suggest that you include your family members in the use of it from time to time. Failing that option, make sure that you provide sufficient time
outside of the room in order to let your family know that you have your priorities in order.Remember that a great music system, properly sorted out, should be a wonderful attitude adjuster. Just make sure you aren’t causing bad attitudes to develop while you’re sequestered in your dedicated room!
I know whereof I speak, having committed that sin. Fortunately my wife is a saint and we worked it out. We celebrate our 41st anniversary in January!
Best regards,
Jim Smith
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Follow Ups
- Should you have your own dedicated music listening room? - Jim Smith 11/25/0918:19:40 11/25/09 (6)
- 41 years? You certainly don't suffer from upgrade-itis. - keith_d 09:47:40 11/26/09 (0)
- RE: Should you have your own dedicated music listening room? - coolhand 20:30:02 11/25/09 (0)
- RE: Should you have your own dedicated music listening room? - hifi heretic 20:27:47 11/25/09 (3)
- According to your profile you married at age 3! :-) nt. - gonzo 06:04:22 11/26/09 (1)
- Yeah, I know it was for the original poster. nt - gonzo 06:05:45 11/26/09 (0)
- RE: Should you have your own dedicated music listening room? - Anji12305 05:03:38 11/26/09 (0)