vinylmad

YES!

When I listen to music, I listen to music and do nothing else.
I'll put the record on, sit down in the stereo speaker sweet spot, close my eyes and just listen on my own.
No headphones or earbuds, proper full size speakers only.

I believe to really hear and enjoy the music you MUST not do anything else or think of anything else and do it alone.
By closing your eyes and concentrating on the music the experience is fully immersive and you hear more!
You don't listen with your eyes. Having your eyes open is a distraction.

I believe this is the ONLY way to truly listen to music and get the most out of it.