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Sennheiser HD485 vs Grado SR80

post #1 of 11
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Looking for some feedback on the Sennheiser HD485. I'm trying to decide between those and the Grade SR80's.
post #2 of 11
well lets talk about what kind of music you like to listen to. if it is bass heavy stuff the SR-80s wont cut it
post #3 of 11
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well lets talk about what kind of music you like to listen to. if it is bass heavy stuff the SR-80s wont cut it
What? Bass is what the SR80s are designed for, they'll also have better treble than the HD485
post #4 of 11
SR-80 have good bass for non-bass heads (pretty good quality, not that much quantity) ... they have lousy bass for bass heads.

My HD497 have lousy bass if quality is what you're after
post #5 of 11
I choose SR80 anytime above Sennh.HD485

Grado SR80 are detailed, liquid and smooth sounding with very nice bass response.

HD485 are just boomy
post #6 of 11
the best advice your going to get here is: go and try them both. if you happen to live in the finger lakes region of NY go to stellar stereo and audition them on a NAD amp, or bring your own source. ( i say this because i did this exact comparison about two months ago now i own a pair of HD465 and MS-1s)

bottom line for these headphones IMHO

Senn: comfy lots of thumpy bass, a bit muddy decent for the rest

Grado: detailed, "ultimate rock headphone" retro look, questionable comfort, lacking in bass quantity.
post #7 of 11
Ironically, I just got done bashing the SR80's here:

http://www.head-fi.org/forums/showpo...4&postcount=42

If you want to buy my crappy SR80's along with TTVJ flat pads and a Grado Extention Chord, PM me. Otherwise, they're headed for the trash can.
post #8 of 11
you have to keep in mind that the sennheisers are also more comfortable. you can keep them on your head 2 hours without feeling anything
post #9 of 11
Wow...great opportunity to pick up some great headphones at a cheap price.
post #10 of 11
The Senns. Geo
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The Senns. Geo
desparate for posts are we? thats like 25 post in an hour, lol
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