Quote:   The 325 uses metal; 225 is still plastic.  A quality look is not absolutely critical, but *is* a factor at some level.  If the Grados fit the bill better than anything else, I wouldn't be upset to lay out for them, but it would be good to hear that they don't look/feel like $35...

A couple years ago, I was ready for my first foray into "high-end" audio; I did a lot of research on the forums and settled on Fischer FA-011 headphones coupled to a Fournier DAC-2 amplifier.  In short, I'm very happy with the combo - the sound is far superior to any other headphones I have...