Uncle Erik
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For rock? You'll want the RS-1.
I agree with MH here. If you're on a tight budget the SR-80(i) is, to me, and a certain Canadian, the best open headphone for under $100. Hands down. The SR-225(i), I feel, is the best overall value in the Grado line. The HF-2 is the best Grado I've heard. If you like the Grado sound and have the budget the HF-2 is a great option.
I bought my SR80s before discovering head-fi. Imagine my disappointment to find out about the F/S forum and Alessandros afterwardsI want to sell the SR80s now, but it feels like such a cut considering what I had to pay for them.
Hopefully you have settled into the 225's because you like them the best. Since they are a bit more expensive than the 80's they must do some things that justify the higher price. The value of the 225's is one thing I keep seeing. I suppose what I'm wondering though is how much of a difference between the 60's and the 225's is there. What is the sort of flavor changes in the 225 that makes it a little tastier than the 60 or 80?
More bass, better mids?. I'm thinking I should probably just do the headroom 30 day thing...and if I dont think they are better than what I already have, just send them back.
The 325's were definitely on the treble side out of an ipod. That is why I did the 30 day thing and returned them. If I didn't listen mostly at work out of my ipod I might have done differently though. With the right amp they could sound great.
Although if you're Canadian, the better value is in the Alessandros or HF2s. Regular Grado prices are stupid here (the SR80 is $165 up here).
My MAD Ear+HD is known for being very synergistic with Grados....but not with the SR325is headphones. Even with my warm Sovtek 5751 driver tube, they were still way too shrill for my ears.
Skip the amp and get the 225s. They sound very good with the uDAC- my Mapletree Ear+ tube amp (which is reputed to be a good amp for Grados) only sounds a little better.