[ecclesand]

I absolutely love my RS2 and I need a closed headphone with similar sound for use when the kids invade my listening room. Any ideas?

 

[boomana]

Not really, but there are a couple really nice closed headphones that should make you happy. What's your budget?

 

[Acix]

You can try some Utrasones...

 

[hifidk]

He already tried PRO900.

I am glad that you like RS2. I don't think you can achieve similar sound in any closed phone though.

 

[xkRoWx]

That airy Grado sound signature is almost impossible to reproduce in a closed back headphone. Wish you luck finding a close resemblance though.

 

[Acix]

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Originally Posted by hifidk /img/forum/go_quote.gif He already tried PRO900. I am glad that you like RS2. I don't think you can achieve similar sound in any closed phone though.

Okay, the second option will be, MB Quart QP-240/250 or GMP 240/240 Kategorien - GermanMAESTRO Shop

 

[ting.mike]

wow. that's a tough one.

I can't think of any!

 

[ecclesand]

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Originally Posted by boomana /img/forum/go_quote.gif Not really, but there are a couple really nice closed headphones that should make you happy. What's your budget?

I don't want to go above $400. I'm considering the ATH ESW9, but if there are others you can recommend I would be grateful!

 

[mikenyc]

I have the SR225i and the ESW9. I bought the ESW9 as a compliment to the Grado and for the reason you mentioned, noise from my kids. I also find my SR225i fatiguing with some music. I love my ESW9, more than my Grado even. I would not call it similar in sound, at least to the SR225i. Great closed can with all the comments about lush midrange and punchy bass true for me as well. Would recommend highly and find the difference in sound to be a great counterpart to my SR225i. Not sure how that compares to the RS2 though. Hope it helps.

 

[ecclesand]

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Originally Posted by mikenyc /img/forum/go_quote.gif I have the SR225i and the ESW9. I bought the ESW9 as a compliment to the Grado and for the reason you mentioned, noise from my kids. I also find my SR225i fatiguing with some music. I love my ESW9, more than my Grado even. I would not call it similar in sound, at least to the SR225i. Great closed can with all the comments about lush midrange and punchy bass true for me as well. Would recommend highly and find the difference in sound to be a great counterpart to my SR225i. Not sure how that compares to the RS2 though. Hope it helps.

The ESW9s are looking more likely for me. Punchy bass is very important for me...even more so than bass extension. Thanks for the info!

 

[mikenyc]

Amazon has these through Beach Camera for $229 (at least a few months ago). It might be hard to find a place to listen to them before you buy unless you can go to one of these headphone meets.