Posts by Chops

I think it would be neat to power my Mad Dogs with a power amp, and I have the perfect amp for the job, a Monarchy Audio SM-70 Pro. It's Class A and 25 watts. However, the Mad Dogs are fairly efficient and using any type of "speaker"...

Quote: Originally Posted by KCxSmacker  If you want a rather flat ish response I would say Mad Dog Modded T50rp Fostex my Mr Speaker. Closed, well built orthos, with a very flat response. An amp helps...

Quote: Originally Posted by McNuggetsPie  and how does Grado SR225i compare?   In my opinion, Grado anything doesn't compare.   Have you considered really good closed headphones that sort of sound...

I second the Mad Dogs. I have a pair and they are excellent with the type of music you listen to. I know, I listen to some of the same stuff and they perform flawlessly.

I've been running my MD's off of my modded tube amp for the past few days now and holy cow do these things sound excellent! And the only way I can connect the iPad to the amp is via the iPad's headphone output. Even though, the...

As far as the E12 having enough output for ortho cans, I don't think anyone needs to worry. I've been powering my Mad Dogs with the E11 for almost a week now, and the most I have ever turned up the volume is about 5.5. Maybe up to 7 when...

I say check out the Mr Speakers Mad Dogs. They're easy to drive, are closed, and sound great for classical. In fact, I'm listening to some chamber music right now and they sound excellent. The acoustics of the venue come through crystal...

Quote:Originally Posted by KT66 and my SR60 ...the Grados are easily the most comfortable. I often forget I am wearing them , so I find the above statement bizarre  It's not quite bizarre. I'm not the only one who's complained...

Quote:Originally Posted by futbolostrich Thanks for the speedy reply. But why don't you like the Grado's. The sony seem nice. Also I saw the Audio Technica ATH M50 for $115 they have pretty good reviews. How about them. To me,...

I'd avoid Grado's at all costs. Go with the Sony's, and also check out the KRK's. I've been told they do good with the music you listen...