I just realized that I listen to most of my music through headphones, and I don't like it. Since it is 2am, and I am up and writing, headphones are a necessity. Also, whenever I am rockin' out with my iPod my little earbuds are jammed into my aural holes.
However, music should be allowed to flow and fill a volume of space. It doesn't like being piped directly into your ears (I imagine).
Just a thought.
Carry on.