Headphones vs full range speakers

You're  comparing apples to oranges in a sense, because headphones are a different kind of experience.  I've owned reasonably high end 2 channel and surround systems in the past, but where I'm living now I can't really play a system like that the way I would want to, so I sold the gear and went all-in for headphones. Bought Focal Utophias, am driving them at the moment with an RME ADI-2 FS DAC/amp combo.  I'm shopping like crazy for a dedicated headphone amp, but like most of us, have to rely or forums and reviews, so it's confusing.  I would advise that you think about the sound signature you prefer in your speaker system and read reviews etc. in that light.  Headphones are a much more intimate listening experience, so keep that in mind.  

@mahgister

Hyatus

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mahgister mean teacher in latin : you may have latin langage  roots.

there is a french book about Umberto Eco on your desk ( virtual system )

Bell and Alcatel-lucent equipment .

There is snow around your house. You live in northern emisphere

On your external brick wall , there is some white efflorescence.Often seen

in temperate region
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After the wife goes to bed I will frequently use my wireless Sabra Elite Bluetooth earbuds or my wireless Bluetooth Bowers and Wilkins headphones, both Aptex HD from my integrated amp that sends the same quality of signals to them. I think the headphones sound slightly better, but can't be used laying on a pillow like earbuds can. I think the SQ is better from my Monitor Audio Gold 100 speakers with the sound not in my head but around me in my acoustically correct room.  But keep in mind I'm 65 with decades of shooting and sirens degrading my hearing a bit. YMMV.

@jonathanje 

Should we also take into consideration , the source.

I have LuminX1 and wonder what headphone amplifires should I choose.

I even opened a thread about that. 

I am also a complete paranoiac freak under heavy drugs who freak more right now being exposed !

@mahgister

Hyatus

you are a mystery to me.

mahgister mean teacher in latin : you may have latin langage roots.

there is a french book about Umberto Eco on your desk ( virtual system )

Bell and Alcatel-lucent equipment .

There is snow around your house. You live in northern emisphere

On your external brick wall , there is some white efflorescence.Often seen

in temperate region
Province of Quebec ( first choice ) France mountain area . Switzerland Northern Italy. ?

You should add some pictures with clues . Interesting