[fghtffyrobesity]

I am looking into some Audio Technica ATH-ES7's for portable use. I have heard they are great for the price and the only complaint is about the comfort.

However, I download 99% of my music, which is encoded at 128 kbs. I only have about three cds that I still listen to that I can rip to lossless/FLAC

Is it still worth buying the headphones when the audio quality is low?

 

[boomy3555]

It's never worth buying any good quality headphones with a limited bad source. You'll be robbing yourself of the ultimate experience. The ES-7's are especially well liked in the orient ( Jaben.net). but no-one will deny that you need to "Feed" them quality music.

 

[Benaiir]

Not really worth it if you're listing to 128KBPS.... Don't talk about illegal downloading either. Edit the post before someone reports

 

[Bullseye]

Too late.. report going now... NOT

Yeah you shouldn't talk about illegal downloads here, as well as shouldn't spend >50$ just to listen to 128Kbps tracks

 

[fghtffyrobesity]

Thanks for the heads up on the reporting.

I come from other forums where they don't care too much about that sort of thing. I guess it just slipped.

Even if it is at 128kbps, won't the head phones help a bit? Right now I am using Skullcandy headphones and well....I'm not too satisfied with them

 

[WittyzTH]

IMO, it's still worth although the files are crappy.

Probably, when the OP listen to the new can, he may try to get the higher quality files for the more appreciation.

 

[fghtffyrobesity]

Well, I would love to have higher quality files, its just that I don't own the CD's, so I can't rip them into lossless for my iPod.

 

[WittyzTH]

You can buy them online probably via iTunes.

 

[mrarroyo]

256 kbs in AAC is the best that iTunes has and not for all the songs. At $0.99 a song you might as well buy the CD.

Rumors have it that higher grade files will be available soon, lest wait and see. But at their prices I still say buy the CD.

 

[boomy3555]

Most of my tastes are so outdates that Goodwill is where I go for CD's.

 

[sleepr]

what kbps rate justifies buying high end headphones? (eg grado sr80s or above)

 

[boomy3555]

I rip in.wav with auto rate on. Big files and lots of labeling but I can hear a better SQ than Apple lossless or .WMA

 

[tbaker]

Save your self some money and get the SR60, used SR80, or DT440.

 

[WittyzTH]

^
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for what?

 

[Townyj]

Quote:

Originally Posted by tbaker /img/forum/go_quote.gif Save your self some money and get the SR60, used SR80, or DT440.

Save your money...?! Seriously! I had to laugh when i read this