Let's say disaster strikes...

**jaxwired** · April 9, 2016, 08:34 AM

...and you lose everything you own and you have to start over in a small apartment. When your back on your feet, do you buy a small inexpensive system or go with the higher bang for buck headphone system?

And no, this didn't happen to me...yet. Just was thinking about it and it's a tough call for me as there's something about speaker listening I simply prefer to headphones.

**CPP** · April 9, 2016, 08:36 AM

I guess it all depends on how much the insurance settlement was

I would also have to add, how big is the room, would you be in an appt.

If it was me, I would buy a small speaker when those times for turning it up are ok and a decent pair of headphones for those nights where you just can't turn up. All while still enjoying the music.

**joeinid** · April 9, 2016, 08:48 AM

I am not a headphone guy either and prefer speakers. Could I "downsize"? Sure. I could pick a smaller system/speakers and be just as happy.

**Mike** · April 9, 2016, 09:24 AM

Maggie MMG's (or whatever they're called now) and a little Cambridge integrated with a VPI scout TT and a Ortofon 2M.

**MDP** · April 9, 2016, 09:43 AM

I would go with a small speaker system too. Not a headphone guy either.

**still-one** · April 9, 2016, 11:16 AM

I'd give up the hobby if headphones were the only option.

**Garth** · April 9, 2016, 11:22 AM

Originally Posted by still-one

I'd give up the hobby if headphones were the only option.

I have heard some great Headphones but I do not think I have ever worn a pair for over 30 min. So I agree with you

**Alpinist** · April 9, 2016, 11:43 AM

I'm also not a headphone guy. Small Maggies or KEF, nice integrated and small Lampi DAC and voila, done.

Ken

**Zero** · April 9, 2016, 11:50 AM

Both.

A compact system for regular daylight-hour listening, and a pair of headphones for nighttime/early morning listening sessions.

**FlexibleAudio** · April 9, 2016, 12:19 PM

I have an old Sony Walkman some where.

**Kuoppis** · April 9, 2016, 01:15 PM

Small speakers: Harbeth 3PSR + French boutique amp + HiDiamond cables + Ayre Codex + Cardas Clear USB + Naim UnitiServe.

Headphones: Senn HD800 + Cardas litz + Auralic Gemini 2000 + Plex transformer to boost it up - Shunyata Hydra + Venom power cables.

Happy with either setup, but when I can I do prefer my main system.

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**jaxwired** · April 9, 2016, 03:03 PM

I agree with you guys, but it's not as much a no brainer for me. I've heard some incredible headphone systems and they crush a similarly priced bookshelf rig in terms of absolute sound quality. Spend $2k on a headphone rig and you're near world class. Not even close with a speaker system regardless of how carefully selected the components.

**Kuoppis** · April 9, 2016, 03:14 PM

Originally Posted by jaxwired

I agree with you guys, but it's not as much a no brainer for me. I've heard some incredible headphone systems and they crush a similarly priced bookshelf rig in terms of absolute sound quality. Spend $2k on a headphone rig and you're near world class. Not even close with a speaker system regardless of how carefully selected the components.

Agree, with that statement. Depending on the situation a HP system can be quite useful. I built mine when I had a second apartment for work in another country, where I had to spend some time.

What I described above is about 5K.

**bzr** · April 9, 2016, 06:53 PM

Woo Audio 234 Monos, then the speakers

**Paul** · April 9, 2016, 10:48 PM

If that happens to me I will invest the money on something else. Like a house / condominium and stick with my iPhone with MP3

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**Kuoppis** · April 10, 2016, 01:32 AM

Originally Posted by bzr

Woo Audio 234 Monos, then the speakers

If that's not hi-end porn, I don't know what is.

They do look very nice, but for that money there needs to be more versatility and ability to play any kind of music (see Tone Audio).

**Kuoppis** · April 10, 2016, 01:34 AM

Originally Posted by Paul

If that happens to me I will invest the money on something else. Like a house / condominium and stick with my iPhone with MP3

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Oh, forgot on the original topic...

Mobile: Questyle QP1R, Oppo PM-3.

When traveling quite a bit for business as I do, a bit DSD on-the-go is not a bad idea.

**Harris4crna** · April 10, 2016, 06:24 AM

I am with everyone else. I have a nice headphone setup, but cannot get past 30min of listening time. Moving to the Japan from the states I was really close to purchasing a Sen HD 800/Woo setup and leave my system in storage. I am so glad I did not. I would not have been happy and would lost interest in listening to music.

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**Kuoppis** · April 10, 2016, 06:36 AM

Originally Posted by Harris4crna

I am with everyone else. I have a nice headphone setup, but cannot get past 30min of listening time. Moving to the Japan from the states I was really close to purchasing a Sen HD 800/Woo setup and leave my system in storage. I am so glad I did not. I would not have been happy and would lost interest in listening to music.

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- Not saying I don't enjoy a big system, more like that a good HP setup can also be nice. Right now I am enjoying Suites Espagnolas through a 100K vinyl based system, and yes, you do not get the same kicks over headphones.

And I do feel the same about the fact, that listening to headphones is kind of tiring and tends to be limited to much shorter sessions.

But, as I do not have to choose, I am having both or more accurately all of them. When I was forced to spend a lots of time abroad, spending the nights in an urban rental apartment, I did use my HP set quite a bit. Currently it is not even connected - Suites Espagnolas.

PS: A good HP system can be very nice though for e.g. comparison of formats, such as CD/ DSD/ vinyl.

**BruceLet** · April 10, 2016, 09:12 AM

I would wait and see what Joe is selling.

**bthomas9** · April 10, 2016, 11:02 AM

Originally Posted by BruceLet

I would wait and see what Joe is selling.

THIS!!

**joeinid** · April 10, 2016, 01:41 PM

Haha haha hahahahahaha

**drabbish** · April 10, 2016, 07:42 PM

I compared a kef ls50 to a audeze lcd3(I own both) kef wins everyday

**Tejano Libre** · March 29, 2019, 02:28 PM

Originally Posted by jaxwired

I agree with you guys, but it's not as much a no brainer for me. I've heard some incredible headphone systems and they crush a similarly priced bookshelf rig in terms of absolute sound quality. Spend $2k on a headphone rig and you're near world class. Not even close with a speaker system regardless of how carefully selected the components.

I definitely agree with having a well thought out Headphone based audio system when you are confined to an apartment with very , very poor sound insulation from your neighbors units.

I was a Big Rig type but I am now a Computer Audio based owner. Happy too ! Very.

Fully Balanced from the source to the HD800 S series. Using mostly DSD x 256 and DXD files.

From my Matrix X Sabre Pro DAC to the Woo WA-22 Valve HP amp via a set of Cardas "Clear" XLRs and from the Woo to the HD800 S cans via 3-Pin Cardas "Clear" XLR upgraded HD800 S cables.

I get the Chicken Skin and Hairs on the back of my neck to raise up and I even CRY just from pure Joy occasionally at least . Using some of the so called "Holy Grail" vacuum tubes because I read about them because I don't know a thing about Tubed gear but it works for me. However , the system was definitely NOT $2,000.00 ! Unfortunately !

Happy Listening ,

Tejano Libre

Stranded in Audiophile HELL ! Buenos Aires , Argentina ! You guys would Flip out at the prices of VERY old imported semi to high - end gear ! Automatic 50% import duties plus whatever else they feel like adding ! 20 year old Krell K.A.S 2 monoblocks for about $16,000.00 DOLLARS ! Recapped at least !

**joeinid** · March 30, 2019, 06:07 AM

Welcome to the forum, thank you for joining!

**Tejano Libre** · March 30, 2019, 09:31 AM

Thank You Kindly for your warm Welcome !

Sincerely,

Tejano Libre

**Kingrex** · April 16, 2019, 10:15 AM

I'm insured all around. I wouldn't buy anything until I'd finished rebuilding my house. I would have far too much to think about and do. Once I was settled in I would probably purchase much of what I currently have again. I actually kind of liked my stereo. I may consider a 300b style amp and single driver direct coupled speaker, but then again I have all the parts to build the speaker now so I'm already gravitating that way.

**CPP** · April 16, 2019, 10:53 AM

Originally Posted by Kingrex

I'm insured all around. I wouldn't buy anything until I'd finished rebuilding my house. I would have far too much to think about and do. Once I was settled in I would probably purchase much of what I currently have again. I actually kind of liked my stereo. I may consider a 300b style amp and single driver direct coupled speaker, but then again I have all the parts to build the speaker now so I'm already gravitating that way.

Well I was in Hurricane Mathew and had friends that had their homes flooded and lost everything under 2 feet on the walls. A close friend lost his Focal Utopias and his Naim amps. Insurance, unless you have a special rider on your gear and each item is itemized, pictures serial numbers you are out of luck.

Me, rebuild first and worry about audio later on. Ya got to have you're prioritizes and family 1st not audio gear.

**Shadowfax** · April 16, 2019, 10:54 AM

Originally Posted by FlexibleAudio

I have an old Sony Walkman some where.

I still have my AM-FM model from 1980 that still works fine.

**Kingrex** · April 16, 2019, 11:29 AM

Insurance is an unhealthy topic to discuss. Hopefully I never need it. Everything I have is new so I have all the receipts. Jewelry and guns all have serial numbers or appraisals.

I just switched to a new company and I was told if I did not have the earthquake insurance and there was an earthquake event. Say that even caused my neighbors house to burn. That fire propagates to my house, without earthquake insurance, they would say I had no coverage as the fire was part of an earthquake event. So yes, you have to be careful on what you purchase and what coverage you are actually getting.

I also have a 4 million umbrella, just to be safe. Never know if a fire in my kitchen burns the neighbors house and I get sued.

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