Do casual listeners really notice the difference between decent and high-end headphones?

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I’ve been wondering about this for a while. For most casual listeners who just stream Spotify or YouTube, do you actually notice a big difference between a decent pair of headphones (like something around ₹5k–₹10k ) and a high-end pair (₹25k+)?

The price jump is huge, but I’m not sure if the sound quality improvement is equally noticeable unless you really pay attention. I get that high-end models usually have better comfort, ANC, and build, but in terms of actual sound — does it really feel like a night-and-day difference for someone who’s not an audiophile?

Would love to hear from people who’ve owned both budget and premium pairs — what did you honestly feel changed the most?