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After going back and forth on a chair replacement, wanting a Herman Miller like I had at the office, but not wanting to actually pay for a Herman Miller, I ende

by auto 6y ago

After going back and forth on a chair replacement, wanting a Herman Miller like I had at the office, but not wanting to actually pay for a Herman Miller, I ended up picking up an "AKRacing" model on mass drop after watching a ton of reviews. Coming from a automotive background, here's the thing no one seems to point out about these racing "inspired" gaming chairs (presumably because the people reviewing them have never been in a proper racing seat); the chairs have a similar silhouette to racing seats, complete with the totally unnecessary channels for a chassis mounted five point harness, but they have literally none of the actual supports of a racing seat. I bought this expecting a pretty aggressive built-in lumbar support, along with tight lateral support berms on seat sides. Instead, they try to makeup for the lack of actual lumbar support with a crappy pillow attachment, and despite being 6ft and ~200lbs at the time of purchase, the seat wouldn't be snug for a person 50lbs heavier than me. A proper racing seat is meant to keep you in place, and while you obviously don't need to overcome the same forces at your computer that you do while racing around a track, I've got lingering back issues from a lifting injury and spend a ton of time in front of screens; I was expecting something that would keep me snug and in place, and this thing is not it. These days I'm on the prowl for a cheap Aeron, because now being stuck at home without my office adjustable standing desk, the gaming chair's deficiencies are becoming glaring.

Netcob 6y ago
I can't imagine being comfortable in a chair that presses your shoulders forward. Now I'm considering just buying one of those cheap IKEA chairs that I know from work. I'd like to try a Herman Miller too and see if it's worth the money, but I hear they are not made for tall people (I'm 195cm). A standing desk would be nice, but I doubt that my desk-mounted bunch of monitors would not be swinging around like crazy while typing, considering those desks usually only stand on two legs.
- zrail 6y ago
  I set up my standing desk with my monitor (a 33lb 43” monster from LG) on a separate rolling tv stand. My desk is a small hand cranked standing desk from Amazon. It’s far from perfect but it works for now. My next setup will have motor legs for both desks and built-in storage and attachment points on the desk part.
  - kyuudou 6y ago
    What do you use for a chair, if at all? The most ideal scenario I've found so far is an adjustable standing desk with a task chair, then alternate from 1-2 hrs each between standing and sitting.
purchasedwinrar 6y ago
From someone who has now owned these in this order. 1. New DXRacer 2. New Ergochair2 3. Used Aeron Classic I currently use the Ergochair2. The DXRacer had all the problems you stated, I could never feel like I was comfortable. Sold to a friend. The Ergochair2 was my 'I want a Herman Miller but I don't want to buy a Herman Miller' purchase. It's comfortable for me, and is the perfect height for my setup. My complaints though are the creakiness, O.K. build quality (all plastic), arm rest are very meh, and no warranty. The flat and somewhat firm cushion is just right for how I sit. I got lucky on an Aeron Classic, as my Dad's office was throwing it away... I took it home and tried it for 1 month. It was used, but I couldn't seem to get comfortable in it. My thighs felt like they were getting pinched at the base of the chair. I often sit with 1 leg crossed underneath me (weird I know) but this chair is NOT built for this. I feel like this chair was used quite a bit, so I can't speak on a new model. I will say the build quality blows the Ergochair2 out of the water. The warranty is a huge bonus as well. Luckily I gave this to my Dad as his office chair and he loves it vs his 20 year old Office Depot chair. Sit in what you can, I'm happy didn't buy an Aeron.
- bobthepanda 6y ago
  Which Aeron did you buy? There are three sizes for different heights so it‘s possible you bought one not compatible for you.
  - purchasedwinrar 6y ago
    It was B, which matched their sizing chart for my size and weight. My assumption is that mesh was warn out and sagging a bit too much causing the pinch. If for some reason I need a new chair I'm going to see if I can try a new model to see if that was the problem. I wouldn't be sad though if I had to keep it, it's a nit from me. It's a great chair and deserves all the hype.

by auto 6y ago

Netcob 6y ago

I can't imagine being comfortable in a chair that presses your shoulders forward. Now I'm considering just buying one of those cheap IKEA chairs that I know from work. I'd like to try a Herman Miller too and see if it's worth the money, but I hear they are not made for tall people (I'm 195cm). A standing desk would be nice, but I doubt that my desk-mounted bunch of monitors would not be swinging around like crazy while typing, considering those desks usually only stand on two legs.

zrail 6y ago
I set up my standing desk with my monitor (a 33lb 43” monster from LG) on a separate rolling tv stand. My desk is a small hand cranked standing desk from Amazon. It’s far from perfect but it works for now. My next setup will have motor legs for both desks and built-in storage and attachment points on the desk part.
- kyuudou 6y ago
  What do you use for a chair, if at all? The most ideal scenario I've found so far is an adjustable standing desk with a task chair, then alternate from 1-2 hrs each between standing and sitting.

purchasedwinrar 6y ago

From someone who has now owned these in this order. 1. New DXRacer 2. New Ergochair2 3. Used Aeron Classic I currently use the Ergochair2. The DXRacer had all the problems you stated, I could never feel like I was comfortable. Sold to a friend. The Ergochair2 was my 'I want a Herman Miller but I don't want to buy a Herman Miller' purchase. It's comfortable for me, and is the perfect height for my setup. My complaints though are the creakiness, O.K. build quality (all plastic), arm rest are very meh, and no warranty. The flat and somewhat firm cushion is just right for how I sit. I got lucky on an Aeron Classic, as my Dad's office was throwing it away... I took it home and tried it for 1 month. It was used, but I couldn't seem to get comfortable in it. My thighs felt like they were getting pinched at the base of the chair. I often sit with 1 leg crossed underneath me (weird I know) but this chair is NOT built for this. I feel like this chair was used quite a bit, so I can't speak on a new model. I will say the build quality blows the Ergochair2 out of the water. The warranty is a huge bonus as well. Luckily I gave this to my Dad as his office chair and he loves it vs his 20 year old Office Depot chair. Sit in what you can, I'm happy didn't buy an Aeron.

bobthepanda 6y ago
Which Aeron did you buy? There are three sizes for different heights so it‘s possible you bought one not compatible for you.
- purchasedwinrar 6y ago
  It was B, which matched their sizing chart for my size and weight. My assumption is that mesh was warn out and sagging a bit too much causing the pinch. If for some reason I need a new chair I'm going to see if I can try a new model to see if that was the problem. I wouldn't be sad though if I had to keep it, it's a nit from me. It's a great chair and deserves all the hype.