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post #1 of 6
12/21/11 at 7:16am
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Hello,

I have lurked the forums for about 6 months now and really wanted to get nicer headphones than the crappy Sony ear buds that i have. The type of music that i listen to is blink 182 and Less Than Jake and bands similar to them.

What headphones should i get? I really only want to spend around $100 but give or take a few dollars depending on if something is much better
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post #2 of 6
12/21/11 at 7:33am

Heya,

 

So... if you've lurked this long, why have you not given any criteria for your headphone selection? Ie, open, closed, bassy heavy, neutral, bass light, source material, amp, etc. Give criteria.

 

Very best,

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post #3 of 6
12/21/11 at 7:37am

Sounds like something from the Grado or Alessandro line would be perfect for you. Look into either the SR-80i (Grado) or MS-1 (Alessandro).

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post #4 of 6
12/21/11 at 7:47am
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Sorry, MalVeauX I wasn't really sure on what i should do. I'm thinking about getting a pair of Grado Sr60i or Sr80i because it seemed like it was recommended for anyone who only really listens to rock but i'm not sure about the differences. i do already have CDs ripped into FLAC, use Foobar 2000, and source, but i need an amp. For the amp i was thinking Fiio E5.

Also, can someone tell me the differences between Sr60i and Sr80i?
Edited by Zach23 - 12/21/11 at 7:48am
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post #5 of 6
12/23/11 at 1:17am
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Sorry, MalVeauX I wasn't really sure on what i should do. I'm thinking about getting a pair of Grado Sr60i or Sr80i because it seemed like it was recommended for anyone who only really listens to rock but i'm not sure about the differences. i do already have CDs ripped into FLAC, use Foobar 2000, and source, but i need an amp. For the amp i was thinking Fiio E5.
Also, can someone tell me the differences between Sr60i and Sr80i?


Heya,

 

I myself wondered, so I got the SR60i and the SR325i to get the top and bottom of the prestige line of Grado. To me, I found minimal differences. Certainly not worth the cost in my book. That is testament to the value of how good the SR60i really is. I don't really think the upper models are that much better in the prestige line. Minimal gains. Very minimal. Miniscule. For hundreds, I don't recommend going over the SR60i unless you just simply are willing to spend the money on a new look. I would suggest the SR60i with L-cush pads for anyone wanting a Grado without having to go all out on it (and get very little for having done so). That said, if you want to go all out, I would still get the SR60i and simply have the housing done in wood by someone and get a cable upgrade. Then you have an excellent Grado that is "all out." In otherwords, again, simply get the SR60i with Lcush pads and if you feel upgraditis, upgrade their housing/cable. Done.

 

Very best,

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post #6 of 6
12/23/11 at 1:47am

Agreed, the other SR models aren't really worth it.  Please do change the stock pads out for the larger ones; the stock pads are damn awful.  I don't think you should waste your money on an E5 amp.  You should save up for something better.  Actually, more importantly, what DAC do you currently have?  DAC > amp

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