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    The Semi-Official IGrado Appreciation (and Criticism) Thread :)

    I got my pair and would like to hear other's feedback and impressions of the budget model in the grado prestige line, the igrado's.   I'm certainly not here as a 'sponsor' or 'fanboy.' I welcome both praise as well as criticism of these headphones. Without further ado, here are some very...
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    The Very Best Headphones at $100???

    I'm in the category of listeners who are 'treble sensitive.' I love my details, hanker for them really, but simply can't listen for extended periods to any 'phones with a treble boost. I'm wondering what headphones offer the best compromise, ie offer clarity and detail while allowing for...
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    What Volume Do You Listen At?

    For those of us who own SPL meters, what is your typical listening volume?   Mine is around 50 dBA or so, and sometimes a bit less.   For those of us WITHOUT SPL meters, how about an iphone as a reference. I usually turn it up to only 3 or 4.   Just curious.
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    Better Sound Or Just Louder Sound?

    I've been having a good time reading and posting here for the past few weeks.   I've gradually come to realize that the vast majority of posts which claim better sound quality are in fact, mistaking "better" for:   1. louder sound   2. a placebo effect which is completely a figment...
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    Help Me Spend $80 On 'Phones :)

    I would love to get some IEM's for noise isolation but have been soured by a very disappointing pair of klipsch IEM's. Horrible sound quality.    I may give IEM's another change with vsonic GR06's, which should provide good isolation and hopefully adequate sound quality.    I have always...
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    Turn Off Device First?

    I read on this forum some time ago that I should put my computer in sleep mode before plugging in an/dor unplugging my headphones.    Does this same 'rule' apply to smartphones? There's no 'sleep' feature on an iphone for instance (although you can turn off the screen).    Am I ok just...
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