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thanks for the replies
"You looking for something to analyse the music with, or just kick back and chill-out with?"
What difference do they make when choosing headphones? Sorry Im very new to this.
Anyway, is there a significant difference in sound quality between InEar Headphones and full sized ones of the same price? Ive got a RE0 earlier this year and I dont really like it, although its better than the inears ive heard.
Well.. certain cans are better for analysing music. They are highly detailed (sometimes to a fault), usually bright, and often are described as 'thin'. (This is a gross generalization, but I'm making a point for illustration). They will reveal everything about the source... both for good and bad. Bad recordings, bad mixes, bad compression, bad DAC / Amp, etc. will all be revieled. But also good recordings, mixes, DAC / amps, etc. All come through with stark clarity.
Other cans will be smooth and mellow and some would say 'darker'. They usually have slightly (or greatly) rolled-off highs, perhaps a recess in the midrange and if you're lucky, some good extended bass. These cans will tend to mask or hide the imperfections of a recording, mix, DAC... etc. Some will actually sound lush and rich and 'warm', but not revealing. They are better (generally speaking) for just listening to the music and not getting caught-up in the details.
A lot depends on what you want them for, what kind of music you listen to, what your source(s) are. This whole thing is personal tastes and preferences not just in how you want the cans to sound, but in what your use is. (that and your hearing, pinna shape, bone mass, etc...)
shane
