Would be pretty tough to compete with the Amazon empire....

I've got the Grado RS2i (which is the predecessor to the Grado 500 I think); for vocals, strings, midband music, etc.. the only thing that sounds better is listening to same through my Maggie 1.7s.

Thanks. I think I'll also look for an audio show this fall--might be the best place to sample a lot of products at once.

I'm looking to get new headphones and want to audition several before I purchase (purchased a set of Grados last year without auditioning them and now wish I had). Can folks recommend a retail shop, either in NYC or WashDC metro areas that carry a good selection of hi-end cans? I really don't...

  Quote:   Actually it has been a long time since a piece of equipment has caused so much controversy in the audio press. A lot like power cables and cryogenic treatments....also BS.

  Quote: Pandora doesn't suck if you subscribe to the higher end service (higher fidelity streaming). 

I think I've figured out what I'm going to do....keep my Grados and instead buy a pair of pince-nez  

  JH16 PRO CUSTOM IN-EAR MONITOR STARTING AT: $1,149.00    Holy smokes......

I assume you mean custom in ear monitors? I've had them for motorcycle riding for 10 years. I've never had hi-end monitors but have to admit it might be time (I generally listen to books on tape/pod cast while riding). Do folks generally feel that IEM give good fidelity?

Grado RS2i here.

Thanks

Does Amazon actually fullfil these?

Bodes well for my selling my pair--Jay

I just checked amazon and they are selling for $495

I did but have not found any examples of the Grado RS2i, only the older model RS2--my guess is these are too new and that people like them and hold on to them.