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surround sound files vs stereo files

post #1 of 4
3/6/10 at 6:25am
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Hi all, was just wondering..

While listening on headphones, do you prefer surround sound songs or stereo songs?

some of my highest bitrate audio is surround sound, though i'm sure it's because of the whole multi channel thing, but do you notice a big difference?

Thanks for the input!
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post #2 of 4
3/6/10 at 6:46am
those are mostly for 5.1 speaker systems. For headphones you are better off with stereo and some Ultrasones
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post #3 of 4
3/6/10 at 2:48pm
You'll never beat stereo for headphones, surround simply isn't meant for headphones. Even those headphones designed to emulate surround sound simply do just that; emulate. Keep your surround copies for surround systems and a stereo copy for your headphones!
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post #4 of 4
3/6/10 at 6:17pm
but a great 5.1 speaker setup beats headphones anyday.

have heard one in a recording studio..so can tell u....instrument separation gives me goosebumps.
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