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How many are serious headphone users?

I much prefer to listen to my speakers than headphones but there are times when that is not practical. I have an old pair of Sennheiser HD580‘s that are OK but nothing special. The fact is, I rarely use them. I guess that’s why they have quietly turned 25 without much notice.

I was thinking of exploring all that is new with headphones. Two that have caught my attention are the Sennheiser HD800S and the Focal Clear’s but I haven't heard them. My guess is that I would need a suitable outboard headphone DAC/Amp for a desktop setup. My concern is about how much use they would actually get. I rarely use what I have now but I rationalize that because of the mediocre sound (compared to the 2 channel).

How many are serious headphone users and what percentage of time do you listen to the cans compared to 2 channel?


mikexxyz

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mikexxyz OP
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Thanks for the input Jim.  You haven't put me off but in some ways confirmed what I thought: That you are either a serious headphone user or not.
mikexxyz OP
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Good advice re: the amp, Greg.  I was reading the NwAvGuy blogs about getting the impedance between amp and headphones within the proper 8;1 ratio.  I'm sure my computer sound card does not meet that.

Agree that the HD580 were revolutionary in their time but something is off now.  I shouldn't have laid that on the Sennheiser's.

Inna: Sounds like you are exploring a similar space.  Let us know if/ when you complete your headphone/ amp set up.

Prof: Headphones are recommended on Airplanes ;-) but I gather not much else.  I'm still on the fence myself.
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