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post #1 of 5
11/28/12 at 10:18am
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I have a 10 yr old pr of Grado SR80, which I like, and RE-0 from HiFiMan, plus a couple Yuin...  All sub-$100.  I'm waffling between Senn HD-25-1 ll and V Moda crossfade m80 right now.  I'll probably use them primarily at home, mostly direct from a tube CDP (Eastern Electric minimax, which outputs headphones thru the tube stage).  Listening preferences run from rock to jazz to classical and elsewhere. Huge bass not a priority.  My ears are over 60 so although I could probably get by with stock ipod earbuds, I don't want to.  Whatcha think?  HD 25 or M80, something else, or don't bother?   Any ideas will be appreciated!  

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post #2 of 5
11/28/12 at 10:40am
Soundmagic HP100 would be better suited for your needs.
Or the HP200
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post #3 of 5
11/28/12 at 10:47am
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I have a 10 yr old pr of Grado SR80, which I like, and RE-0 from HiFiMan, plus a couple Yuin...  All sub-$100.  I'm waffling between Senn HD-25-1 ll and V Moda crossfade m80 right now.  I'll probably use them primarily at home, mostly direct from a tube CDP (Eastern Electric minimax, which outputs headphones thru the tube stage).  Listening preferences run from rock to jazz to classical and elsewhere. Huge bass not a priority.  My ears are over 60 so although I could probably get by with stock ipod earbuds, I don't want to.  Whatcha think?  HD 25 or M80, something else, or don't bother?   Any ideas will be appreciated!  

 

Heya,

 

I guess it depends on what you're looking for in a headphone and what your budget is.

 

I would put you a Beyer DT880 PRO if you wanted something open but super comfortable and with way more range than you're used to hearing.

 

Very best,

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post #4 of 5
11/28/12 at 1:46pm

If you're gonna get something from V-Moda i'd recommend waiting for more reviews of the M-100 or just settle for the M-80.

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post #5 of 5
11/28/12 at 1:48pm
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....or just settle for ....

 

Never settle in the world of hi-fi. It's not necessary.

 

Very best,

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