markm1
Headphoneus Supremus
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I'm a speaker guy, but I do think you can arguably get to a fairly high level of sound w/ headphones at a smaller price point. But, ATC, I'd rather listen to speakers. Alchemist, you seem so exacting in the sound you want, I wonder if you'll really ever be satisfied short of spending tens of thousands. That's not meant as a criticism just an observation.
I really like the sound I've got from my speaker rig after spending around 5-6 thousand, but there are things I could improve and certainly speakers that could double or triple my investment. But, I'm learning to cut my loses and be happy with the sound I have. There's no such thing as perfection. And as is often said, there are speaker set ups that are designed for audiophile classical and jazz tastes that blow with metal.
Also, with a speaker rig there are a whole host of other variables-in particular the room, potential room treatments, more amp choices, preamp, more cables, etc.
I think you can get decent robust sound from under 2k if you know how to make the right choices and compromises. Not the be all and end all-but something perfectly serviceable.
That said, having read your comments, if you are thinking of getting into speakers, wait until you've got at least 10 grand-that's not for everybody-just you my friend
I really like the sound I've got from my speaker rig after spending around 5-6 thousand, but there are things I could improve and certainly speakers that could double or triple my investment. But, I'm learning to cut my loses and be happy with the sound I have. There's no such thing as perfection. And as is often said, there are speaker set ups that are designed for audiophile classical and jazz tastes that blow with metal.
Also, with a speaker rig there are a whole host of other variables-in particular the room, potential room treatments, more amp choices, preamp, more cables, etc.
I think you can get decent robust sound from under 2k if you know how to make the right choices and compromises. Not the be all and end all-but something perfectly serviceable.
That said, having read your comments, if you are thinking of getting into speakers, wait until you've got at least 10 grand-that's not for everybody-just you my friend