Good to hear Val, Really digging the names and the packaging for Forza! Can't wait to be able to check these out :)

So maybe just stick with getting the 225 and a new amp as opposed to the rs1? 

Thanks for the advice everyone, Now I just have one more dilemma. I don't know if I should get the 225's and upgrade my amp or if I should get the rs1's and use my Asgard in the meantime until I can get a solid tube amp. It's just with more research the rs1's are continuing to be a very...

Hmm yea the only thing that keeps me from choosing to purchase one over the other is if I want to tube roll or not. It sounds like something I would be interested in but is that ability worth the extra $300ish? I have a budget of around $500 for the amp but I will pm you. Thanks, Arion

Thanks for the reply, In the future I wanted to get some of the Hifiman line so I will probably get the lyr but I will check out the Mapletree amp and see if I can find a used one.

Thanks for the reply, Which should I lean towards now in your opinion? I have enough for either and I also am looking at is as an upgrade for my Asgard. I know the original lyr wasn't suited for lower impedance headphones but with the lyr 2 it is according to the schiit staff when I asked them...

Hello, I about to get some 225e's and a tube amp but just have some questions. I have demoed the 225i and really enjoyed them but based on impressions some have not enjoyed the e verson as much, with myself not being totally familiar with the 225i having only spent 20 or so minutes listening to...

Thanks for the replies. I am definitely looking at getting the 225e just because it will be easier to get a hold of. But I am still looking for the 325's to demo to see if I like those more.

So I was planning on picking up either the 225's or 325's but I was just curious if people found the "i" models to be better than the "e" models. I have demoed the 80i, 225i, and PS500 and I really like the Grado sound so I don't know if I should pick up one of the newer models or go for the...

I got a chance to demo the 225i, 80i, and PS500 and I definitely do like the Grado sound signature. So far I am leaning towards the 225i's but I'm still hoping I can find a place to demo the 325's. Thanks, Arion

Hello, Maybe take a look at the Ultrasone Pro 2900's. They are great all-rounders in my opinion and also are very revealing so it should suit you since you said you liked analytical headphones. They have a removable cable and ear pads and the bass on them are pretty damn good as well as long as...

I am currently selling my Pro 2900's in case anybody is interested. Thanks, Arion

Sounds like the Grados will be better for my needs then. I most likely will be able to demo them tomorrow.

Ahh makes sense. I see you also have the HE-400's which I also looked at. How do they compare to the Grados for rock and indie music? Thanks, Arion

Yea for sure. If you don't mind me asking, why are you selling the headphones? Just want to make sure they aren't bad of anything haha. Thanks, Arion

Yea for sure, thus far I have tried the M-100's and the Ultrasone Pro 2900. I really love the M-100's for electronic music but I find with the recessed mids and the lack of sparkle and detail in the mids and highs I don't find them as enjoyable for other genres with at home listening as I find...

That's what I have been reading, but apparently some people prefer the 225i's due to them being less bright. But I may have found a couple local stores that sell Grado so I'm hoping I will be able to audition them. Thanks, Arion

Thanks for the response, Based on your description it definitely sounds like its worth checking out. I was actually just looking at 225e's so I'm glad I might be going in the right direction. If you have heard the 225's would you be able to tell me how they differ from the 325's? Thanks, Arion

Hello,   I haven't visited head fi in a while but I wanted to come back and ask for some advice. Thus far on my headphone journey I have yet to have that "wow" moment with any of genre of music besides Pop and electronic (with the M100) but now I am looking for that more with Rock and indie...

They are the Extra Large (XL) Ear pads they are coming out with for those that are experiencing comfort issues.

Yea it has been fixed. I own the Asgard and have used it with my M-100's. But just as a extra precaution I wait till I hear the click when you first turn it on before plugging my headphones in (happens 5-6 seconds after turning the amp on) , and then I always unplug them from the amp before...

X2 I have had these since October and have been loving them, but I haven't been posting that much about them so I assume plenty of people are doing the same so maybe the reviews aren't as mixed as they seem.

I have never heard the cmoy so unfortunately I can't really comment. But the bass boost is really great on the zo2 so I would go with that. But look for other opinions on it. And also you really don't need an amp so I would say listen to the headphones by themselves first and decide then if...

Yea, like $20 I believe. nothing too major

I am also in Canada and with the faster shipping option with tracking it took exactly 6 days. It would have been a day or so earlier if it wasn't for the post office being closed on thanksgiving. Hope this helps,