Update!   So today I tried on a pair of Grados (SR80's) And they sounded amazing, even just on my iPhone which isn't exactly a world leader on sound quality. Also they were pretty darn comfy on my head. Only thing I didn't like was the build quality but you can't win them all. So...

Excluding, only the Headphones.    The Amp and DAC can come later.

I don't mind suggestions, but they have to be under £200 in the UK.

I needed to import the ATH900X's as the UK mark up is amazingly high. Up and over £300.   I think the Grados are a go.    And yes the kinks are amazing, Well Respected Man is one of the best in my eyes.

They really need a new site.   What would they be like compared to the SR225i's?

We do have Ebay UK but there are no Alessandro MS1i's on it.   There are some nice Grados though....

I have infact been looking but I can't seem to find anything on Head-Fi.   Or maybe I am just looking in the wrong place.

Thanks people you have been very, very helpful.   If you have anything else to add then I would be most thankful.      Can't wait to join the Grado Club.

What about vocals? Some of the most important parts in my music taste are the vocals.

I was looking at both. At first the 900X's but then I noted they needed importing and with the UK's dodgy import tax....   So I wanted to know how it compared with my other choice.    (I really want some Grados with wood on them)

How would the Grado Sr225i's compare with the ATH 900X's?

Knowing me I would always in my head think that I should of gotten the SR225i's which will drive me insane.

Is this true? Surely they would be different? 

Thanks,   After seeing this video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-9IbtZnt0ZA I am sure there is nothing more beautiful than Grados with wood on them.   Also I am trying to find the name of that song, it driving me insane.    What do you think I should do regarding the 6.3mm to 3.5mm...

I will do, as much as I love tearing apart expensive stuff.   How is the build quality? I have seem some complaints about them being very plasticy and cheap.   (Sorry for all the questions) 

I was looking at some K701's but I have no amp and no plans for one until the 25th of December.   Are there any must have mods for the Grados? I keep on seeing these bright yellow cups that look like something British health and safety would come up with.   I would also like to not I...

I may add that I am a sucker for sound stage.   Also what do you mean by a 'darker flavour' .     I do listen to a lot of music and will have my headphones on for around 5 hours on weekdays so they have to be easy to wear.   What kind of bass do they hand out? I am no base head but...

You would be correct,   Sadly not in London as it would be  a lot easier.

Why is this so hard.   It seems like I am trying to find a headphone that doesn't exist.   Also there are conflicting opinions about everything headphone related.

I am not overly worried about comfort just as long as I can wear them without bleeding and tearing them off after an hour.

Hi,   I have been looking for some new headphones for a while know and I have jumped from more headphones then I care to mention.   My first plan was to get some ATH900X's but they had to be imported which I don't like.   Then some 700X's but they seemed like to much of a downgrade...

Those are the ones I am looking at. Hoping not to get charged a handleing fee as they are a small item.   Thinking of paring them up with a Vallalha Amp sometime in the future to go with my records.   Still open to suggestions however.

Hi,   I am sill looking at the 900X's mainly beacuse of the good reviews.   The Grado Labs phones look amazing but I am slightly worried about the open nature of the headphones just because of the sound leakage.

Hi,   I posted in the advice thread but it seemed to get overlooked so I though I would try this So I am after some new headphones sometime in the future as I still haven't replaced my last pair which bit the dust. Now to the fun bit, my music tastes: So my main music taste is...

Any ideas for my situation? I am also looking at the AGK 550's as they have been getting some great reviews.   If I go for the 900X's I will import them from Japan.   Thanks.