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In Reply to: I was advised by someone who knows a thing or two... posted by Ivan303 on September 2, 2017 at 08:34:41:
It is interesting how our concept of value has changed with emphasis for some of us now on headphones rather than amp/speaker systems.
I pose the question as to how great is the fidelity of any $1000 speaker system compared to a $1000 headphone?
We have shrunk our concept of "expensive" with headphone systems and we now (and yes, that does include me) balk at items with 4 figure price tags. The bottom line is that one can assemble a superb sounding headphone system for under $6,000, particularly with wise selection of used items. I doubt if a similar amp and speaker system for under $6000 would even approach the fidelity of a headphone one.
But of course we all have to consider the budget and so strive for the best value for the outlay so the ultimate decision must be related to one's personal situation. And, in all things audio, exponential price increases do not correlate with increases in AQ, and cruelly, just because something costs more is no guarantee it will sound better. Decisions about what to choose are never easy but, as commented elsewhere, are even harder with headphones because of the inability to trial items before purchase. It is a bit of a lottery, but happily we often win :-)
What can be more subjective than music? It reflects our personal tastes and preferences.
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