I always check studio mixes, which are based on neutral headphones and studio monitors, on pedestrian sound sources, most notably cheap bluetooth earbuds (from my iPhone) and a car stereo (also from my iPhone, with both bluetooth and wired connections). In addition to normal volumes, I'll listen at extremely low volumes.

My 26-year old son only listens to music on his iPhone and in his car, and he listens a LOT. Figured I'd better get wise...

You won't have to convince me that a quality stereo or headphones are better. I believe it.

Used to use an older version SonarWorks Reference series by I didn't like the effect on my mixes. Just me.

There will be lots of opinions on this, of course. smile


DC Ron
BiaB Audiophile
Presonus Studio One
ASUS I9-12900K DAW, 32 GB RAM
Presonus Faderport 16
Too many guitars (is that a thing?)