Quote: Originally Posted by ferraro25 I'm surprised no one mentioned the Goldring DR150s. They are supposed to have a similar sonic presentation to the KSC-75s, which are similar to the PortaPros. But, of course, the DR 150s are much improved over those. So my advice would be to send...

Some more impressions. First of all let me confirm that the listening experience gets more satisfying with increased burn-in (whatever got "burnt-in" here, me or the headphones). The comfort is o.k.; the bass is better and more present now, the highs less excessive. Generally, I still admire...

Got my Grados yesterday. First impressions after two days of intense listening... Well. Please tell me those horrible highs will lose their pain and headache-producing effect with different pads (hd414-pads are ordered) and/or burn-in. With the sound I'm experiencing now I don't see how...

Quote: Originally Posted by tony4563 Well, I've been up nearly all night like a saddo checking reviews and reading threads about the SR225. I eventually ordered them. Quote: Originally Posted by tony4563 Did I do the right thing? Hehe, same here. Being in Germany...

Thanks for all your answers and tips. I think i'm inclined to buy the Grado and if I don't like them, I'll return them and get the hd 595 instead. Still have to decide on whether to get the 125 or the 225, though.

Hi there! I have owned the Koss ProtaPro for a long time now (they were my first conscious quality listening experience), and as much as I like them, I feel like it's time to move on. Especially since i got sucked into the interesting discussions on this great forum and the prospect of...