And then
there's the playback using good speakers.
Studio monitors. Pay attention to 'linear frequency response' and get
what sounds good. I tested and found Behringer's to be sub-standard,
aside of that I can't say much. For headphones, I have the Sennheiser HD
265 and it's gorgeous, a joy to listen, AND linear. cost me 200 big ones.
Ultrasone are lovely headphones.... i've got the 650's and very happy
with them. Are a touch expensive and you do end up with a neck like a
formula one driver though.
Loki