My room isn't the worst, and I've had a lot of time to get used to it. My monitors on the other hand, I have had to learn the hard way. They are older Yamaha MSP-5s and have this sharp top end and very flattering mids. Its not been a good match to my indie rock sensibility, which likes a bit more mids in general.
I got the Slate VSX headphones, and then I could hear it. Mixing on headphones for hours is tiring though, and also when clients come over I want their input on sounds. I thought to try this system and it works really well for me.
When I start a mix on them, get it halfway, then check on the Slate phones, I don't need to change anything usually. Thats what I hoped for.