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Post by mcirish on May 2, 2023 10:58:51 GMT -6
Any new opinions on studio chairs for engineers? I need to replace a couple old ones that squeak. At my day job, I have a Herman Miller Aeron B. I know everyone loves them but the front edge is kind of hard and bugs my legs after a while. I also find that it's not all that quiet when I lean back. Maybe it needs a lube job.
I'm looking for something that supports my back. I have disk issues so I am rarely comfortable. I have a one room studio, so "no squeaks" is super important. Usually the singers are withing 6 feet of me. Drummers are about 15' away.. but no one cares about them anyway. :-) just kidding
The Stealth Pro looks interesting but some reviews say it's noisy as well. Steelcase chairs? I'd like to stay under $700 per chair if possible.
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Post by mcirish on May 2, 2023 12:06:31 GMT -6
Seriously looking at the Stealth Standard and The Stealth Pro Executive. That gives me one of each style. Sweetwater has them in stock. hmmmm.... This or another microphone.
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Post by lowlou on May 2, 2023 13:18:50 GMT -6
On the Herman Miller Mirra 2, notably, you can tilt and modify the front edge of the sit. It's said to be quite confy, less hard-edged than the Aeron. I have not tried it, but it could work for you maybe ? It's cheaper than the Aeron, too.
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Post by mcirish on May 2, 2023 14:33:14 GMT -6
Thanks for the suggestion lowlou. I decided to give the Stealth a shot and ordered from Sweetwater. I will give back a report. They have a return policy so I'm covered in case I don't like it. On a side note, its hard to pay that much for something that isn't a microphone or compressor or... directly related to making music.
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Post by ulriggribbons on May 2, 2023 14:44:46 GMT -6
I've been on the Aeron for a decade, and just added a Herman Miller Embody as my main saddle. So far I really dig it.
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Post by BenjaminAshlin on May 2, 2023 16:01:20 GMT -6
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Post by Ward on May 2, 2023 16:20:39 GMT -6
Any new opinions on studio chairs for engineers? I need to replace a couple old ones that squeak. At my day job, I have a Herman Miller Aeron B. I know everyone loves them but the front edge is kind of hard and bugs my legs after a while. I also find that it's not all that quiet when I lean back. Maybe it needs a lube job. I'm looking for something that supports my back. I have disk issues so I am rarely comfortable. I have a one room studio, so "no squeaks" is super important. Usually the singers are withing 6 feet of me. Drummers are about 15' away.. but no one cares about them anyway. :-) just kidding The Stealth Pro looks interesting but some reviews say it's noisy as well. Steelcase chairs? I'd like to stay under $700 per chair if possible. Just be McScottish and buy a chair or bench from Costco and save $650 I kid, I kid . . . but I am using a $79 chair from Costco and it works just fine! |
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Post by mcirish on May 2, 2023 16:32:51 GMT -6
I've had the same chair for almost 30 years. No real support at all but its big enough to fall asleep in. I think it's a Lazy Boy... or maybe that's just me.
I blew out three disks loading in for a show 6 years ago, so i have to try to get something that might help with the pain a little. I am a bit nervous about the purchase but I will give it a shot. I am super familiar with Herman Miller Aeron chairs. We have dozens at work. I just don't find it to be all that comfortable.
If the Stealth doesn't work out.. I am heading to Costco.
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Post by winetree on May 2, 2023 21:01:34 GMT -6
Still using 5 of the old $99.00 Costco mesh chairs for years.
No problems, rips or tears.
If so they are returnable.
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Post by ericn on May 2, 2023 21:44:33 GMT -6
Any new opinions on studio chairs for engineers? I need to replace a couple old ones that squeak. At my day job, I have a Herman Miller Aeron B. I know everyone loves them but the front edge is kind of hard and bugs my legs after a while. I also find that it's not all that quiet when I lean back. Maybe it needs a lube job. I'm looking for something that supports my back. I have disk issues so I am rarely comfortable. I have a one room studio, so "no squeaks" is super important. Usually the singers are withing 6 feet of me. Drummers are about 15' away.. but no one cares about them anyway. :-) just kidding The Stealth Pro looks interesting but some reviews say it's noisy as well. Steelcase chairs? I'd like to stay under $700 per chair if possible. Just be McScottish and buy a chair or bench from Costco and save $650 I kid, I kid . . . but I am using a $79 chair from Costco and it works just fine! OK, listen carefully find a bank that is going to fail, now scout the nearest location , now slip the janitor a $50 and ask about those mic HM chairs! |
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Post by drumsound on May 3, 2023 7:56:26 GMT -6
I bought a mesh Com Homa chair from Amazon a year and half ago and I've been really happy with it. Lumbar support and a headrest that works really well when tilting back. It actually give my back a nice stretch. I just looked and the model isn't for sale anymore. This one is similar, but mine has a 3 piece back. link |
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Post by drbill on May 3, 2023 10:11:41 GMT -6
Just be McScottish and buy a chair or bench from Costco and save $650 I kid, I kid . . . but I am using a $79 chair from Costco and it works just fine! OK, listen carefully find a bank that is going to fail, now scout the nearest location , now slip the janitor a $50 and ask about those mic HM chairs! Hmmmm....shouldn't be too hard.  |
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Post by ericn on May 3, 2023 10:18:58 GMT -6
OK, listen carefully find a bank that is going to fail, now scout the nearest location , now slip the janitor a $50 and ask about those mic HM chairs! Hmmmm....shouldn't be too hard. There are 2 sitting In offices of a closed OBC branch I walk by everyday. I’m just waiting to see them in the dumpster, I always make sure I have $50 cash to bribe the cleaners. |
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Post by Omicron9 on May 3, 2023 10:25:26 GMT -6
I have two Herman Millers: the Aeron and the Mira. I love both, but I think I prefer the Mira. Pretty different than the Aeron; for me, it provides better support. I never even think about it when I'm in it, and it can be for hours on end.
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Post by Omicron9 on May 3, 2023 10:26:12 GMT -6
On the Herman Miller Mirra 2, notably, you can tilt and modify the front edge of the sit. It's said to be quite confy, less hard-edged than the Aeron. I have not tried it, but it could work for you maybe ? It's cheaper than the Aeron, too. Yes, the leading edge is adjustable. I have both. -09 |
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Post by Bat Lanyard on May 3, 2023 16:15:14 GMT -6
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Post by chessparov on May 4, 2023 8:22:16 GMT -6
Fully electric?
Chris
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Post by ericn on May 4, 2023 8:33:26 GMT -6
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Post by chessparov on May 4, 2023 8:35:49 GMT -6
Not "Old Sparky"?
Chris
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Post by tackhouse on May 4, 2023 8:55:18 GMT -6
Do you know if the eChair’s arms can be removed? |
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Post by lowlou on May 4, 2023 9:47:45 GMT -6
I'd like to know this, too. Also, is the eChair a rebranded Stealth chair ? They are the same chair, right ?
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Post by mcirish on May 4, 2023 13:01:17 GMT -6
The Stealth chairs just arrived. I'm going through the assembly process and I will report back.
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Post by mcirish on May 4, 2023 14:14:05 GMT -6
![]() ![]()  Stealth Pro Executive on the left and a Herman Miller Aeron on the right. Very, very different chairs. The Stealth has much better lower back support and is very easily adjusted. It has a tighter feel than the Herman Miller. The Aeron is kind of like an old Cadillac, where everything is a bit squishy. The Stealth Pro makes it easier to have better posture. If you typically sit a little forward in your chair, the Stealth is perfect for that. My old chair was a Lazy Boy Executive chair that I fell asleep in many times. Neither the Stealth or Aeron are chairs for that. You would fall out if you fell asleep. I guess that's why I still have a couch in the studio... If anyone buys a Stealth, My recommendation is to use the shorter pole and the smaller wheels, unless you like being in almost a standup position. I also got the Stealth Standard. The Pro Executive has a slightly wider seat, a bigger backrest and the optional large rubber wheels. I'm not sure the Pro Executive is worth $250 more than the standard, but that's what I bought so I will keep it. I will be using it during a mix session that starts tonight, so I will get a chance to really test it out. |
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Post by Ward on May 4, 2023 15:19:23 GMT -6
What about studio stools for session players? Has anyone found anything that doesn't make noise?
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Post by winetree on May 4, 2023 15:58:40 GMT -6
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