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10-03-2008, 10:53 PM
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I have 16 Pink Floyd albums on my iPod. And that's not even all the ones I have.
Pink Floyd and Grado kicks butt!
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10-04-2008, 03:08 AM
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Just got my 80's today, and I love them. The sound is leaps and bounds better than anything I've heard from run of the mill stuff. The separation of the instruments is the most notable change, I can pick out things much more clearly and on a few songs I'm hearing things I never even knew were on the track. The bass is tight and not overpowering like you'll find on a $150 Bose offerings.
The two wires are bothering and I'm already thinking about doing some mods to get a single sided, plug in style cable. Also the pads are pretty stiff, might try some other stuff out and see what I can come up with.
American made was really one of the reasons I quickly leaned towards a pair of Grado's it was a tossup between these and the MS-1's...I opted for the 80's as they are said to have a bit more punch.
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10-07-2008, 06:52 AM
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Your pads should break-in and feel more comfy.
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10-07-2008, 02:05 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by magnj
Just got my 80's today, and I love them. The sound is leaps and bounds better than anything I've heard from run of the mill stuff. The separation of the instruments is the most notable change, I can pick out things much more clearly and on a few songs I'm hearing things I never even knew were on the track. The bass is tight and not overpowering like you'll find on a $150 Bose offerings.
The two wires are bothering and I'm already thinking about doing some mods to get a single sided, plug in style cable. Also the pads are pretty stiff, might try some other stuff out and see what I can come up with.
American made was really one of the reasons I quickly leaned towards a pair of Grado's it was a tossup between these and the MS-1's...I opted for the 80's as they are said to have a bit more punch.
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Wash your pads, it makes a difference.
Also, I was remembering the time I first brought my SR80s home and plugged them into my iPod... turned the EQ off for the first time... and had a grin from ear to ear as I listened to all the metal I had on there.
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Founder, team always fiddling with the volume knob
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10-07-2008, 06:31 PM
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Yeah i love not having to mess with the eq anymore
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10-08-2008, 08:59 AM
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SR-225's are perfect bang-for-the-buck in the Grado line..
I hope they'll restrain me from buying the RS-1's for a couple of months more.. I can't hold my upgraditis for Grado's 
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Grado SR325i (#8390 / Gold Cups), Grado SR225 (w/ tape-moded-bowls or jumbowls), Grado SR80 (blu-tack modded drivers)
Headphone Amp: Little Dot Mk III (Tubes: 6H6Pi, 6H30Pi-electro harmonix, GE5654), Tapco Mix60 (Mixer), Samson S-Equalizer (Graphic)
Cables: (Gold-plated & 'Choseal' OFC) & Grado mini, y- adaptors & Grado extension cable
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10-09-2008, 04:40 PM
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I'm already eyeing my 80s for potential mods. I just know I'm not the DIY type eletrically speaking. LoL.
I was reading the Grado mods thread and holy wow!
I'm handy. Just not THAT handy.
Also I can hear the RS-2 calling out to me.
It's faint, but I can hear it.
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02-05-2009, 07:23 PM
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This is really like the best thread ever. So the only question i have is the 225 really worth the upgrade and do 225 sound still great without an amp and are less brighter than lower models.
Thanks!!!
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02-05-2009, 07:30 PM
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Quote:
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This is really like the best thread ever. So the only question i have is the 225 really worth the upgrade and do 225 sound still great without an amp and are less brighter than lower models.
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You basically asked all the questions that the OP answers in his review.
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02-05-2009, 07:32 PM
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Well he didnt mention and brightness difference. I'm really worried about the brightness is it really that strong ?
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02-05-2009, 08:01 PM
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Yes all around! LOL
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02-05-2009, 08:25 PM
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So, I s'pose you'll be holding onto your SR80's then? or...
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02-05-2009, 08:29 PM
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I have to update my sig. I sold the 80s. But I'll never sell the 225s.
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02-05-2009, 08:37 PM
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Quote:
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Well he didnt mention and brightness difference. I'm really worried about the brightness is it really that strong ?
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The brightness mellows with the amp. I love these Grados and they have great sparkle. The RE2 IEMs were really bright. Too much so. I have no such problems with the 225. I continue to enjoy them.
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03-16-2009, 03:07 AM
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Thanks for the comparison, I think I'll look into the SR-225's for an upgrade from my current cans. Also, you have amazing BlackBerry skills to type something that long.
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