[mmg_fan]

In the market for a new set of cans to possibly replace my Grado SR125s.
 
 
Will be going into a iDSD Micro DAC.
 
Would either the Audio-Technica ATH-M50x  or the Sennheiser HD 280 PRO's be considered a step 'up' or 'down' from the Grado?
 
I love the sound of the Grado's, but find them very uncomfortable, especially the rediculous cord.

 

[PurpleAngel]

  In the market for a new set of cans to possibly replace my Grado SR125s.
Will be going into a iDSD Micro DAC.
Would either the Audio-Technica ATH-M50x  or the Sennheiser HD 280 Pro's be considered a step 'up' or 'down' from the Grado?
I love the sound of the Grado's, but find them very uncomfortable, especially the ridiculous cord.

 
I'm guessing the SR125s make you feel like your sitting in the front row of a rock concert?
What kind of change in sound are you looking for?
Budget?

 

[Mink]

Try the link yourself. Not really accurate per se, but it really gives you a sense of how they sound.
I found the Sennheisers in that video to sound really like I remember them.
The M40Xs have a very similar tonal balance as the M50Xs, so you can safely compare these with the Sennheisers
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=udLoAV7YmjA
 
Here's another link, where the M50X and M40X are heard side by side
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sj69-mWHV3E