Audiophile Column No 5. Why Headphones are Better than Speakers? Part 2

Mobile-review have posted Audiophile Column No 5. Why Headphones are Better than Speakers? Part 2. Here is their final conclusion.

Obviously if you have a wish and ability to carefully select components for an acoustic system go for it. Bear in mind though that money and efforts spent may not always be rewarded with the desired result.

Alternatively, you can spend much less and purchase high quality headphones with an amplifier into the bargain. Less tangible bass and stereo pan limited to your head are inevitable, but you can win elsewhere. As always the decision is all yours.

Finally, I will answer an increasingly popular question:

Can you name the components of your audio system?

To begin with I will mention what I use at home. Sound source –X-Fi Elite Pro audio card(do not confuse this model with the rest of X-Fi lineup), speakers- active near field studio monitors Adam A7, electrostatic headphones STAX Omega II, amplifier for headphones - STAX SRM-007t. I use ordinary non branded cables and non balance connection. The power supply is equally unpretentious – power line filter and nothing else.

As to the portable solution I use Hifiman HM-801 player and Ultimate Ears UE11 PRO headphones.