[Circuitbender]

So, do you think the audio quality boost the 60is give is worth the extra 50 dollars? I consider both fairly portable, but obviously the Portapro is moreso. What do you guys think (trying to decide b/w these two, as my HD555s just aren't portable in the least).

 

[JxK]

Owning the sr60s, I can't possibly imagine how one could consider them portable in any way. Large earcups, a design that doesn't fold, and a very long and thick wire (the 60i is apparently even thicker!). Plus when you walk you actually have microphonics, and the headphones themselves creak when one turns his head. So yeah, just go with the portapro. Or if you prefer a brighter, more grado-like sound, get the koss ksc75. I think buy.com has them for $13, including free shipping. Best deal in audio.

 

[Circuitbender]

Bump?

 

[RokBoks]

I had the Grado's (still do just need to recable them...loong story) and i just got the porta pros for portability portapros all the way i tried carrying the grado's around and no dice too big too open and cable was too long sound wise i'm very happy with my portapros too

 

[Circuitbender]

So do the Portapros isolate at all or what?
 
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I had the Grado's (still do just need to recable them...loong story) and i just got the porta pros for portability portapros all the way i tried carrying the grado's around and no dice too big too open and cable was too long sound wise i'm very happy with my portapros too

 

[JxK]

The portapros have the same level of noise attenuation as the grados: none.

 

[Circuitbender]

So then what would you recommend for portable use that attenuates noise? (not IEMs)
 
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The portapros have the same level of noise attenuation as the grados: none.

 

[ldtboyl]

you can try a PX 200ii if you want portability and isolation

 

[ldtboyl]

you can try a PX 200ii if you want portability and isolation

 

[JxK]

The sennheiser px200-ii should make for a decent, and relatively well isolating portable. If you want more isolation, perhaps consider the jvc ha-m750. Just realize that it's more of a portable full size headphone, than a portable like the portapro or px200.

 

[jfgwapo]

Portability? Definitely the Koss Porta Pro.

 

[Circuitbender]

Good, that's exactly what I'm looking for

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The sennheiser px200-ii should make for a decent, and relatively well isolating portable. If you want more isolation, perhaps consider the jvc ha-m750. Just realize that it's more of a portable full size headphone, than a portable like the portapro or px200.

The thing is, I'm not comfortable moving my HD555 around. I don't want to take it in a backpack or whatever. I want portability in the sense that I can throw the cans in a backpack and not worry. I want isolation in the sense that when I get to school/the library/wherever I'm going, I don't want everyone around me to hear my music.

 

[159650]

I own both the Koss and the grado. The Koss doesn't suck that bad outdoors. They don't isolate much noise, but they're not as bad as the grados. The grados have a more serious sound, with greater clarity and detail. But the Koss have more Bass and heaps of it too! If you want a more accurate pair, get the Grado. If you want a more fun pair, get the Portapros