Speakers or Headphones When Editing?

[Michael]

I was wondering this as I am rather particular when it comes to audio and editing, I really dislike having to edit video/audio when using speakers and normally I use headphones. I think I am able to judge the audio quality/volume better through headphones and I prefer using them.

What do you use and prefer when editing videos and is there any particular reason why? What kinds of speakers/headphones do you use when editing?

At the moment I am using a Turtle Beach Ear Force X12 headset as my usual headphones are being borrowed. I hope some day to have a good quality pair of wireless Sennheisers.

 

[Andrea Lionheart]

for the sake of my ears having some rest i use speakers when editing

 

[MF Patrick]

I never use speakers . They are not even plugged in .
I use headphones for everything .

 

[ConnersCraft]

When you are editing, you should always use noise canceling headphones, so you get the most accurate representation possible. That said, don't judge the audio levels based on what you hear through your headphones. Just look at the decibel level meter in the editor. It should always be around -12 decibels with peaks at -6 decibels.

 

[Stef]

If someones home I'll use headphones because especially when I'm going back and re-playing certain lines, etc. Also headphones come in handy when you're editing audio levels.

 

[Daniel]

Headphones, I find it a lot easier editing with them.

 

[JeriKane]

Using headphones sounds like a fantastic idea! I never even thought of that.

*writes down on list of things to invest in*

 

[Kath]

I mix through my speakers. I find it gives me the real sound, and I can hear much more!

 

[Switchbox]

It depends.
It's actually pretty random which one I use

 

[markkaz]

I have to use headphones because my computer is near the living room.
Hopefully, by summer, I will have my filming room remodeled and I will have a computer over there.