Headphones versus speakers

It's an apples and lemons comparision. If I'm following a score,I use the Grado cans. If I'm just listening,I use the Maggies.

Hi hifi, I wouldn't say you can listen as loud as you want. With headphones hearing damage is much easier to get than with speakers.

Headphones take the room out of the equation which is a big deal.

But nothing compares to life size soundstage in the room. So headphones are a nice backup or if your on a budget good bang for your buck.

Rob

Hey Rob,

I happen to have just checked this thread and saw your post as I'm sitting hear listening to the Rolling Stones at about a zillion dB on my headphones. I got a chuckle out of your advice, but seriously - thanks for the reminder. It's been so long since I could really crank up a system and not feel a need to be critical of the gear (and the room) that I've found myself just getting into the music - which frankly is a blast. But your point is well taken and I probably should turn these things down.

I'm with you, if I could get my system to sound right in my room I'd rather hear that - but I just couldn't make it happen in the room I have - so I've given up and I'm rockin' out.

Thanks again for the good caution - everyone should heed it.