Maybe Senn HD25-1 II will do the job.

I used to own both version of hd650. They are far from " bright and sibilant" compared to Grado Gs1000.

Lehmann Blackcube Linear and I'm happy. I particularly like the combo with heavy metal!

I think you should go for Grado SR60. Great sounding headphone for the price. But SR60s are open headphone so they will not block the noise like IEMs.

  I'm now on the pre order list now. Hope LCD-2 will be good match with my Lehmann Blackcube.  

It's all about preference. I got hd25-1 II and I love then for home and portable use . The sound quality is great and the isolation is superb. I can't find faults with this cans. But you opinion may differ.

My setup: iMac > Apogee Duet (Max Vol)>Earmax SE > PS1000   I usually listen at about 10-11 o'clock for PS1000 and about 12 o'clock for HD800.  

I have two. Actually I want to have only one headphone but I cant decide which one to stay between PS1000 and HD800. Sad story.

If you are looking for some Grado's,only get these three and forget about everthing else.   SR60 RS1 PS1000   Thery are the best of their serie.     SR225 are good but believe me go for RS1 and you wont regret. PS1000 are also good if you have cash and really like Grado, but...

PS1000+ BCL is a nice combo. I prefer BCL to Earmax SE when paring with PS1000.Maybe PS1000 is better with solid stage amp. PS1000 and Earmax SE combo is kind of too bassy for my taste but it's not bad at all.

I'd get Grado beccause I love Grado sound. HE-5 sound nice too. You need both.

Get D7000 and when you have money get K702. There are a lot of nice headphones such as Grado,AudioTechnica,Sennheiser. It would be good if you can find a place to audition them.

When I received the headphone bought here in FS forum and I found out that the right channel had lower volume than the left. I returned them and lost $200 for the deal.  

Apogee Duet Dac section is not bad at all. I've owned Lavry DA10,Grace M902 ,Stello DA100 and The Duet is in the same leauge. Right now I have Ayre QB9 and I have to say QB9 is much better overall but considering Duet's price ,its not a waste of money at all.     Quote:

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