how do you listen to prog ?

TheProgtologist wrote: I listen to music constantly throughout my day.When I wake up I usually listen on our stereo while getting ready for work and eating breakfast,I take about 20 cds to work everyday and listen all day on my portable cd player,in the car in my car stereo,and at home I listen to most of my music on the computer,and also on our stereo.Sometimes at home I listen through headphones,it all depends on my mood. I currently don't have an mp3 player but my snitch of a daughter told me that my wife got me one for Christmas

Does your wife get fed up with too much prog metal at home?

Definitely on the stereo!! Full concentration, no reading (well, maybe the lyrics or *about* the particular band*), but otherwise, strictly focusing on the detail. Pity it's becoming rare to purchase louspeakers, without having to buy the whole shabang or 'home theater' crap. At least in some countries, I find it difficult to upgrade my KEFs.
But sure, prog through loudspeakers is my way of pleasure!!
I particularly liked the earlier reply about listening to prog at certain places to reminisce about certain events in your life. That's what happens to me when I listen to "Selling England By The Pound", my first ever prog album that I purchased (at DMV, Manhattan )Brings back a mix of nostalgia, sadness but elation at the same time.

My favorite method -

At home, my armchair, cat on the lap, through the hi-fi (Gale 5i speakers & Eltax sub-woofer for those essential 'bass pedal moments'), cigarette on the go, preferably a bottle of Theakston's Old Peculiar on the side.... Heaven!

I believe the best way to enjoy prog music, or any other kind of rock music, is listening through loudspeakers, although some of you may say that the sound can be perceived better by using headphones, and all that.

I own a Panasonic CD Stereo System which I have installed in my room. This includes two front loudspeakers, one center speaker, and two rear speakers. The sound is so powerful, and it really gives you that feeling when playing to any kind of music, specially prog rock, which is the most I listen to.

Now, for experiencing the best video-audio quality, I use my home theater audio system which is also installed in my room. This includes two front speakers, one center speaker, two rear speakers, and one subwoofer.

I like to play my CDs, or DVDs, mostly at night, around 8 o'clock. That way I can relax better in my room and listen to music without being disturbed by other people...

 

i love to drive and listen to the good stuff.

Drew wrote: And I assume- when you guys are on PA- that you always have PROG on- isnt that a MUST?

That brings up another question. Are there any songs that always demand your full attention, - no reading - no working - just listening ! ?. For me, amongst many are CTTE, Supper's Ready and TAAB. I would hate to think what might happen if I listened to those whilst driving

headphones and a bowl of nugs.

micky wrote: con safo wrote: I usually take my music EVERYWHERE with me, whether it be my ipod or cd player... exactly..... my wife gives me hell, that I can't even do the dishes without putting 'that music' on.  Pretty much listen to it any chance I have.  With so much variety, listen to 2 or 3 albums a day, could go months without repeating.  Love prog, never going back to meer rock and roll.

On the big floor speakers when at home, and headphones outside.

I also like to listen to music while wandering on the mountain trails

bj-1: i listen to music while iam travelling or walking somewhere, not only at home. Sometimes i have a reminiscence for a relevant place when iam listening another time that song...