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New Headphone User

Due to family considerations, I recently bought a new pair of Sennheiser HD600 (with stock cord) for a great price here on AudiogoN. As my preamp already has a build in headphone amplifier, I did not have to purchase one. What a fantastic purchase! For $259 I have outstanding sound with no room interactions and I can listen however loudly I wish without disturbing everyone else. Also as a bonus, the sweet spot is a 10' radius.
I am posting this because I am actually shocked at the fidelity one can obtain in a pair of headphones that, relative to my system cost, is inexpensive. How many of you have headphones and what are your impressions compared to listening through your speakers?

David
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I have very good Headphone set-up also listed in my systems,
I love Senn HD600 but stock cord must go, get good aftermarket brand like Cardas......the improvement is not subtle, this is mandatory upgrade.

Headphones are capable of incredible detail and tonal variations that rivals or surpasses best stereo systems but 3D soundstage is severely limited vs full stereo system.
An analogy:

Good headphone system - very clear detailed photo of object
Good stereo system - seeing same object in real 3D form
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