Some may have issues with the build quality of grados. I have never had a problem with mine. I also find them comfortable. Despite the dissenters MANY others feel this way too.

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"Sound quality will get you so far"-I would say this quote clearly illustrates the mentality we're dealing with here.   Want a cookie with those grados??   I must be completely stupid,I own a Grado rs1i and a Beyer T1. :(         Quote:

I thought this thread was about Grado.

I also prefer the rs1i.   Quote:

Great idea!!!   My feeling is many people want  other opinions about sounds without attempting to try themselves.Granted,some people lack access to these phones but others.....   Regarding other folks' tastes:How often would you trust strangers' tastes or opinions in the other areas of...

This is a sadly ignorant post.   Crap has always been there and always will be.Maybe you need to get out(or explore more deeply online)more.   "Basis for evolution"??!!??  "Foundations for moving on"?????????? What the  @#$# are you talking about?   There is more abundance of...

And "DYNAMIC"???   Maybe the more important word(or maybe an important word :0).There is a real difference in design between dynamics,orthos, etc....         Quote:

Quote: I agree the Senns win but Beats lose against M50.   I am of of course completely subjective here.(and I too heard heard both,many times)

So reputation? 1.Look at the press Beats gets. 2.Grado has been around a long time(In audio land terms).They are still known as a serious company among those who know. 3.In the commercial market they have always have been an "underdog" company. 4.Search Stereophile magazine( a very "reputable"...

Both great.    Mostly listen to my T1s though.

I have HD650s and love them.Hd600 might be a good compromise between the phones in your list though.

Is this thread a joke?   After all the M50's are good headphones(IMO)......The Beats are not(IMO).   No offence.....I have a completely subjective viewpoint.

I admit to being a subjective guy most of the time but this thread seams flawed.

This is exactly the way I feel with my Grado RS1i and my Beyer T1.Those are both special phones(and WAY more expensive) but my next trip abroad I will bring only my HD 650.   Quote: