Thanks! Did not know they were hold on with just glue.

How would one go about removing the stock headband without breaking the mountings that hold the cups to the band? Would love to change the stock one out for something a bit more cushy.

I got my Grado sr225e's a few days ago and I must say that I am really pleased with them. Sound amazing. Been a fan of Grados ever since using the Alessandro MS-1's, but those broke since the cord split at the Y-split. Now that I have these, I might try doing a single cord mod on the Alessandros...

Thanks for the advice, but just to touch up on this. They were in daily use for a good 3-4 years before they broke. I'm just super conscious about this now, after that experience. And I know, I'm probably not giving the best impression about how I take care of my headphones, but the 598's fate...

Hi, So I'm in the market for a new pair of headphones, the last ones I have were Sennheiser HD598's but they stopped working a few days ago and I've been looking at the SR325e's. Here's the problem though, I had a pair of Grado MS-1's but while they sounded good, the wires broke since the cups...

Ah, I just got an e-mail with my tracking number for the Alessandros I ordered!

Quote: I've heard quite alot good things about the Fiios, so I just might consider getting one of those. And thank you for your assistance. Lets hope I get my hands on them ASAP. George e-mailed me that he will ship them by friday. Can't wait!

Quote: I believe they both leak sound as much, because of the open back design, but someone please correct me if i'm wrong. 

I must admit that the design of the Beats by Dre is quite nice looking and those also look quite nice, even though not liking the blue. Different shade of blue would've been nicer.

Yesterday I placed an order for a pair of Alessandro MS1i's and I was wondering if they needed an amp, and if they do, what would you recommend? I would mostly be using them with my laptop to listen to music from Spotify Premium (highest quality setting).

I just placed an order for Alessandro MS-1i's from their wedsite. Seemed to be the best bang for the buck, considering Grado SR80i's cost 150€ in Finland. Could get the Alessandros for almost half that, shipping included. Now I just have to wait for them to arrive, hope it doesnt take ages...

No need to answer, made my decision and ordered Alessandro MS-1i's today. Hope they arrive soon!

Hi!   At the moment, i'm considering to buy one of these headphones, so to put the story short, which ones are better, the Grados or Audio-Technica? If you guys have a suggestion to something even better than these, i'd love to hear it! My budget is at 150 euros. Both of these cost 150 euros...