[pigmode]

I took the third option, although my speakers are not full range (very few are).

In almost every category my latest speaker system definitely surpasses my last headphone system comprised of a Melos SHA-I/ AKG 501.

 

[squirt]

I got two RTS-3 speakers with a subwoofer that pretty much stomp all over any of my headphones...i also lined my entire room with 5/8 inch dry wall which did wonders to reduce the boomy bass as well as reduce the amount of noise leakage out of the room...more room tweeks pending... IoI

IoI

 

[Todd R]

I like BOTH!
I have Maggie 1.6 speakers and a REL Strata III sub and I like that just as much as the Sennheiser 600 and Maxed Out Home.
Different, but equally good.

 

[wab]

I have a modest pair of bookshelf speakers that I like a lot. Headphones are more practical on the go.

 

[aerius]

I, or should I say my family has a decent pair of full range speakers, unfortunately they're not well placed and the room acoustics aren't that good. As a result imaging suffers and the bass is too boomy, but if I'm just blasting Metallica it doesn't really matter. Listening to say...the Cowboy Junkies Trinity Sessions on the other hand doesn't work too well, as everything falls apart and it gets distracting.

I think it comes down to something like this, music that's suppose to be played loud gets put on the speakers, and the well recorded stuff is better on my headphones.

 

[Tom M]

This might be a dumb question but what is difference between "and my headphones rule" and "still my headphones rule"?

 

[mikeg]

How about an option for: "I use a subwoofer with a headphone." Mine is an AKG K1000 with a subwoofer.

 

[daycart1]

I, too, got left out. Nice stand-mounted speakers, no sub; love them AND the 'phones.

 

[DarkAngel]

If I didn't have neighbors or other members of household to be concerned with I would never listen to headphones, I find main stereo far preferable listening experience.

I am solid option three member.

 

[Flasken]

Dammit people, stop nagging on markl for "not putting in your choice". Just vote the one that fits best and be done with it - the purpose of the poll is obviously not about who's got horn speakers and who's got electrostatic speakers (I know that was a joke, just using as example).


[size=medium]Great thread markl!![/size]

 

[sacriste]

I have pretty decent speakers (tweaked old sonys) and good headphones (HD-495 and KSC-35). I like both systems but the headphones are in another league. I'd wish speakers at least that good!

 

[scrypt]

I no longer have time for headphones or speakers now that an ex-Head-fi denizen has sold me his pair of hermaphrodites. (Yet oddly I've found the time to post this message.)

 

[Zin_Ramu]

My current speaker system sucks bad

(an old AIWA jukebox system). So its headphones all the way, unless I'm cooking dinner or getting ready in the morning.

However, now that I have my first headphone system together, my next purchases (except maybe for a cable upgrade, still debating), will likely be towards a speaker system.

Zin

 

[CRESCENDOPOWER]

Quote:

Originally posted by Flasken Dammit people, stop nagging on markl for "not putting in your choice". Just vote the one that fits best and be done with it - the purpose of the poll is obviously not about who's got horn speakers and who's got electrostatic speakers (I know that was a joke, just using as example). [size=medium]Great thread markl!![/size]

This is a test, and only a test to test Markl's thickness of skin. I guess he passed.

 

[fyrfytrhoges]

sorry flasken but where is the choice for I have a 5.1 system and a bunch of headphones and I love them both, just for different reasons?