Headphone or Rig?



I was listening to my headphones, which is something I rarely do, and noticed the detail, that I'm not sure of enjoying from my listening chair.

Which is better for reference; your listening chair, or headphones? I'm assuming equal quality; very good headphones, very good rig.
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My main system is definitely quite a different sound signature from my headphone setup but that's what's great about it.   My stereo has a big , bold , live sound whereas my headphones are very revealing , sometimes  spooky how things I've never heard on recordings are floating around my head.    

My speakers are Klipsch Heresy III driven by a c-j preamp and Quicksilver mono amps.  It's fun to listen to and can rock out, with a huge soundstage and great dynamics. 

My phones are Grado RS2e driven by a O2 Headphone amp.    I wanted to get a decent pair of phones without breaking the bank mainly because I didn't really know how much I'd use them.  Turns out I' m using them often, rediscovering albums and CDs.   Definitely best $600 spent in a long time.