Headphones or speakers for mixing... which is better?

[Jackrip]

Yeah I know speakers are better in the bigger picture but I was wondering for around the same price in the $100-200 range which is better? Really good headphones or low end/decent speakers?

[Blue Groove]

Headphones are always colored and do not give you accurate sound. Get an inexpensive set of monitors and save for nicer ones.

[ssscientist]

Monitors ('speakers') for mixing, headphones for checking.

I agree with Blue Groove --- get some monitors for now and save your dosh for a better set.

[dementedchord]

ok just in case you didnt hear them.....speakers .... dont worry youll get more down the road..

[buryher17]

speakers definately. i have $100 monitors that are amazing. if oyu do your research you can get decent monitors for under 200

[soundchaser59]

You have to ask?

[Thom IV]

Check it out:

http://www.bluebearsound.com/articles/headphones.htm

Hope it helps...
Tom

[Jackrip]

Thanks alot, I knew speakers were better but I was just wondering because I heard a few people say really good headphones can do somethings cheaper speakers can.

Can anyone recommend some monitors in the 150-200 range that are accurate and get the job done?

[therage!]

Originally Posted by Thom IV

Check it out:

http://www.bluebearsound.com/articles/headphones.htm

Hope it helps...
Tom

Yeah, where the hell is Blue Bear when you need him!

[blueroommusic]

like the article says, headphones are good for finding sonic anomolies such as pops, or clicks...sometimes they are helpful for panning, or finding where an instrument should sit in the mix...

unless you are mixing w/ speakers in a concrete square room, headphones are not going to be better for mixing than a set of monitors