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RE: headphones all the way

People have kind of beat around the bush on this question so far, but, keep in mind that the one advantage headphones have over speakers: there are no room acoustics issues to consider.

Any speaker you use will always have room reflections and resonances included in the sound that arrives at your ears.

Room issues vary widely from user to user, which is one reason (out of many) why there can be so many differing opinions as to which speaker is "best". Rooms acoustics can be treated in a variety of ways that may help your goal, but just remember it is a complex issue.

And, also keep in mind that headphones and speakers are simply different experiences and one will never exactly duplicate the other. I use headphones for certain tasks, but ultimately find them a less natural experience than speakers.

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