I prefer to listen ... vs I prefer listening

[masterkomp]

A: Do you want to watch TV now?
B: I prefer to listen to some music.
vs
B: I prefer listening to some music.

Can I use both with no difference in meaning?

 

[jutfrank]

I'd prefer to listen to some music.

When you're talking about doing a specific thing at a specific moment in time, as you are here, use: would prefer + to-infinitive.

 

[masterkomp]

In my grammar book the second option was indicated as correct: B: I prefer to listen to some music. What about another situation?

A: Do you want me to help you?
B: I prefer doing this on my own.
or
B: I prefer to do this on my own.

Can I prefer doing ... be used interchangeably with I prefer to do ...? What's the difference?

 

[jutfrank]

Let me simplify this for you.

Specific preferences: would prefer + to-infinitive
General preferences: prefer + -ing

Q: Do you want me to help you?
A1: I'd prefer to do this on my own. [=at this specific moment]
A2: I prefer doing this on my own. [=usually/always]

 

[masterkomp]

Thank you for your answers, but what is wrong with I prefer to do this on my own.?
Isn't it the alternative for I'd prefer to do this on my own. ?