My bike is far too loud to listen to music, I much prefer to listen to the engine, but that’s just me I guess. And I don’t depend on it for daily use either, in the car, I always listen to the radio.
Russell
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Yes, a 23 year old Harley Road King. The most comfortable bike I’ve ever owned, great for long rides. But the previous owner installed a high performance cam, and some tuned headers on the exhaust. When I first got it I thought, “This is too loud!”, so these headers had an internal piece you could rotate to control back pressure, and volume. I attempted to adjust it, but found the internal baffle had rusted out! So, it’s basically straight pipes. It does make the most pleasing sounds at speed. Music to my ears! My girl digs it too so there’s that.
Russell
Used to listen most in the car when I was doing heavy mileages.
Now retired I listen as much as possible to the main system but probably spend more time with the system in the kitchen diner.
Pioneer CD, SMSL Q5 Amp, TDL speakers
I can spend up to 3 hours each way in the car daily so listen to MP3's on a USB stick. It sounds good enough.
I am also lucky to have a very understanding wife who allows me my man cave and music as loud as is necessary.
Fortunately, she's happy watching TV so we get together sometimes and are apart others. As she works shifts, I also get at times to spend up to 14 hours a day at a weekend indulging if I'm not contracted for work.
As we have no kids, it's my time and if I want to waste it away I can. Although I'm sure there are lots of other things I really should be doing. Avoiding the ringing sensations in my ears should be one of them... :doh:
We are currently looking for another house and my wife does get a little annoyed when I base all buying decisions on music room first! :)
And you are absolutely correct to do so. Moving is the perfect opportunity to get the listening room right. I mean, seriously, what other considerations are even as remotely as important? No matter what the kitchen is like, the oven will still work perfectly.
The flip side is when you go to someone's house and they have the perfect room but don't have a hi-fi system. The sheer waste of it kills me.
Serious listening is about 4 hours per week in "my" room.
Research (internet stations, Spotify, Radio 6) while I'm working and doing stuff in the study, car or garden is about 10 hours per week.
It's nowhere near enough now I think about it :(
Pete
When I go to someone's house to do some work, when I see their lounge the first thing I think is, if I lived here, where would the stereo go? If they have what looks like the perfect space but have no more than a crappy little flatscreen in the corner, I think, "what's wrong with you people?" :punch:
About 60% of all my listening is to my Makita job site radio while working. Not very high end, but a quite agreeable sound.
My first consideration when moving is the suitability of the main room acoustically, and its insulation from neighbours.
Currently end of terrace, ambient noise level between 25 and 30 dBs.