Good question. Don't get me wrong I love the grados but the pxcs are a decent all-round headphone aswell - all be it a lot more expensive. They both have similarities in their presentation (i.e rolled off bass and forward midrange). But the pxcs take the lead due to their comfort. You can wear...

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Ha ha ha. I still have them at a good volume, but maybe not at your level 

Not sure about the above but what about the Sennheiser PXC450's ?

I don't think there is a problem with it, as there are horses for courses. It depends what you are looking for.    You can get some pretty great headphones in the same price bracket, if you are after clarity and definition.   But with the source material these are mostly buillt for (i.e...

Quote: I think thats pretty extreme. I use them at work and they are fine. I take them off and leave them playing on my desk when i get a coffee and when i come back to my desk you can hardly hear them.

Quote: Totally agree. a great reference 

Quote: If you please the masses and make the cash :P

Quote: Ha ha ha. At least you found the start of the path :)

Beyerdynamic T1 Sennheiser PXC450 Grado Ms1 Bose Mie2i

Sound Quality   Beyerdynamic T1 Sennheiser HD650 Beyerdynamic DT880   Comfort   Sennheiser PXC450 Bose Quiet comfort 2 Beyerdynamic DT990  

Simple, non-damaging mods are hardly a major problem

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