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Lightning4X t1_je8oqur wrote

I've met people who even modest audiophile grade headphones were able to change their entire perspective on the potential of sound. I've met others of whom I've put 8xx on their heads, and they couldn't tell the difference between it and airpods.

I think it really comes down to the individual.

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Juan-punch_man t1_je8zhto wrote

Imo it’s because of their expectations of how music should sound. They’ve listened to music from mediocre equipment their whole life and enjoyed it that way. Their hearing isn’t used to the subtle nuances and details from a hifi headphone. If you gave your friend the 8xx and he/she spent a couple of months with them then surely they will notice a world of difference.

Another factor is the genre of music you’re listening to and if you are a detail oriented listener.

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