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A question about FLAC and headphones

Posted by jcsterner@dmu.edu on October 29, 2011 at 12:47:04:

I'm trying to increase the quality of music I listen to. I have most of my music in MP3 format, and have never heard anything in the FLAC format, though I'm aware that the quality is superior. I just had a few questions.
How noticeable is the difference on its own. That is to say, using the same average headphones and my computer as a player, will I notice much of a difference between MP3 and FLAC or would I need some top shelf headphones as well? What do those of you who are FLAC users use as a portable player?

I'm looking to purchase a pair of $70-80 headphones since all I have are some average earbuds. Would some moderately priced Sennheisers be good enough to notice an increase in quality, or does it really not matter until you get into the $100 range?

Any advice for someone trying to upgrade music gear would be greatly appreciated.