joelongwood
Keeper of the 'Phones
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I gotta tell somebody about these headphones (my wife is not a good listener when it comes to this stuff). They've been my headphone of choice for the day (right now I'm listening to Eric Clapton: Unplugged. The pads are the current bowl shaped ones. I'm using a Radio Shack 3904 CDP with a JMT built cmoy/hansen/apheared design portable amp with a Straightwire mini to mini interconnect.
These 'phones are unlike any Grados currently made in terms of their smoothness and organic sound......just about everything is present (tight bass, details, realistic midrange), with absolutely NO harshness whatsoever. Voices sound particularly good as they have a fullness that even the 325s lack. The only weakness I can find is the smaller soundstage as compared to the higher end Grados with larger chambers and a very slight roll off in the high frequencies. This roll-off may contribute to the absolutely non-fatiqueing sound quality. I've had these things on just about all day with no discomfort, neither sonic nor physical. They are not as "in your face" as the current Grado SR series, yet the detailed sound Grado is famous for is there in spades. I think the sturdier head band also gives a more secure feel on one's head, without having to be clamped tightly.
Anyone in the market for a Grado headphone that is unlike any out there would do well to search these babies out. I paid $50 delivered. Thanks for listening.....I feel better now.
These 'phones are unlike any Grados currently made in terms of their smoothness and organic sound......just about everything is present (tight bass, details, realistic midrange), with absolutely NO harshness whatsoever. Voices sound particularly good as they have a fullness that even the 325s lack. The only weakness I can find is the smaller soundstage as compared to the higher end Grados with larger chambers and a very slight roll off in the high frequencies. This roll-off may contribute to the absolutely non-fatiqueing sound quality. I've had these things on just about all day with no discomfort, neither sonic nor physical. They are not as "in your face" as the current Grado SR series, yet the detailed sound Grado is famous for is there in spades. I think the sturdier head band also gives a more secure feel on one's head, without having to be clamped tightly.
Anyone in the market for a Grado headphone that is unlike any out there would do well to search these babies out. I paid $50 delivered. Thanks for listening.....I feel better now.