Grado On/Over Ear headphones for under $200?
Sep 27, 2012 at 6:35 PM Thread Starter Post #1 of 3

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I'v recently been looking around for some open-eared headphones and I've come across Grado. Where is a good place to start with Grado for under $200? If you could link reviews or give your own, it would be really appreciated. I don't exactly care so much if its on-eared or over-eared, as long as it's comfortable. I listen to all types of music, and bass isn't important to me, just balanced, neutral sound. Thank you very much!
 
Sep 27, 2012 at 7:09 PM Post #2 of 3
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I'v recently been looking around for some open-eared headphones and I've come across Grado. Where is a good place to start with Grado for under $200? If you could link reviews or give your own, it would be really appreciated. I don't exactly care so much if its on-eared or over-eared, as long as it's comfortable. I listen to all types of music, and bass isn't important to me, just balanced, neutral sound. Thank you very much!

 
Heya,
 
The SR80i or SR125i would be a great place to start; buy the L-cush pads with them.
 
However, comfort is relative. Personally I've not found any Grado to be comfortable to wear except those with salad bowls (ie: G-cush pads).
 
I love the Grado sound. All energy. Attack. Bright. Very exciting. Not for the subtle.
 
But it's hard to wear due to on-ear fit which I loathe.
 
Suggested other headphones to explore: Sennheiser HD598, AudioTechnica AD900, Fischer Audio FA-002, Ultrasone HFI 2400, AKG Q701, Hifiman HE-300, Beyer DT880.
 
Very best,
 
Dec 8, 2012 at 9:26 PM Post #3 of 3
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Heya,
 
The SR80i or SR125i would be a great place to start; buy the L-cush pads with them.
 
However, comfort is relative. Personally I've not found any Grado to be comfortable to wear except those with salad bowls (ie: G-cush pads).
 
I love the Grado sound. All energy. Attack. Bright. Very exciting. Not for the subtle.
 
But it's hard to wear due to on-ear fit which I loathe.
 
Suggested other headphones to explore: Sennheiser HD598, AudioTechnica AD900, Fischer Audio FA-002, Ultrasone HFI 2400, AKG Q701, Hifiman HE-300, Beyer DT880.
 
Very best,

Dt-880 is very magical, but it's over $200. Try the Dt 990 if you want
 
There is also the New iGrado [literally called iGrado] it's thier cheapest can and has an behind the ear head band... I'm interested as I need a behind ear headband for working
 

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