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    Grado SR325 alternative with more sub-bass

    I actually bought a pair of Beyerdynamic Custom One Pros because of a demo I had with them. They had similar Grado sound signature with a lot more sub bass. Check these out. They can be had for around $150. I bought them as a bandaid while waiting for my RS2. The midrange doesn't sparkle as...
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    Meze 99 Neo Discussion + Impressions Thread

    I recently spent some good quality time with the Meze 99 Neo at a local boutique here in Pittsburgh. For $199, I was extremely impressed with the balance these headphones have. They also manage to add a nice sparkle to the midrange that seems difficult to find in closed headphones in this...
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    My Grados died and I want to try new stuff!

    Ended up picking up a pair of these (Beyer Custom One Pro) for $99 during my local boutique's fire sale. Pretty happy with them. I tried a bunch of cans, including the 99 Neo, Sony WH1000X Mark II, Grado RS2e, Grado GH1, and for the price I could not pass these things up. They sound (to me) as...
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    My Grados died and I want to try new stuff!

    I'm currently sitting here listening to ATH-M50Xs and, while they're nice, I find myself having to EQ them because the lows are too much.
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    My Grados died and I want to try new stuff!

    I've spent a lot of time looking at the HE-400/500. I was scared away by the connectivity and cable issues they appear to have. Is that actually common-place or are Amazon people just ridiculous? I will say, if they give me the essence of the Audeze LCD-X (the best headphones I've ever demo'd)...
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    My Grados died and I want to try new stuff!

    My best friend is into music production and whatnot, and I'll be hanging out with him on Tuesday. He has the HD650, so I'll get a chance to demo them!
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    My Grados died and I want to try new stuff!

    Interesting. I had a short demo session with some original RS1s (early 2000s button model) and PS500, but neither had the source nor the songs that I wanted to try. Out of the 325, RS2 and RS2e, which one is your favorite and why?
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    My Grados died and I want to try new stuff!

    Thanks for the info! I had a short period of time with the Sony WH1000XM2, and I was extremely impressed with the detail from a closed-ear set of cans. They remind me of the V6/MDR7506 but with more detail. I also like the look of the Maze and would love to demo them, if I can find demo units...
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    My Grados died and I want to try new stuff!

    Hey everyone. My SR225i finally ate it after 5 years of faithful use. I love the speed and impact of the midrange on these for electronic music and would like to move in that general direction. Anyone here have experience with stuff in the $200-$500 range that has a similar sound signature...
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    Pictures of your computer rigs! Post them here!

    I almost forgot to post my computer setup!       Mac Mini 2011 Edition Intel i5 2550 VDT 8GB DDR3 1600MHz Corsair w/ tightened timings Intel HD 3000 Samsung 128GB SSD   I bought this to replace my aging Q6600 w/ 8800GT box (I built it to play Crysis and quickly got bored...
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    Pictures of your computer rigs! Post them here!

        NuForce uDac 2 feeding a pair of M-Audio BX5a monitors running through a Velodyne HGS-15 THX Ultra 2 15" 3000w RMS woofer. My neighbors do not like me.
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    Upgrading from SR225i -- what to buy?

    Quote: I used to own a pair of HD590s and I did enjoy them. They remind me of the Grado sound with how bright they were. I listen to a lot of electronic and vocal electronic so those and the 225s suit me very well. However I feel the 225s were more detailed and smoother. Their attack is...
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    Upgrading from SR225i -- what to buy?

    Quote: I was looking at the HE-400. Is the extra $200 worth it for the 500s? I do love the Grado sound however sometimes the highs can be a bit harsh. I wouldn't mind trying a darker-sounding headphone.    Also I hear you have to stay away from Rev 3? There is some sort of defect with...
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    Upgrading from SR225i -- what to buy?

    Hello!    What do you guys think my next step should be from the Grado SR225i? I love these headphones and I want to know what will give me the most improvement for my money on my next set of cans. My budget is strictly $600.    All opinions are appreciated!
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    Need an advice! Best headphones for trance.

    I personally like Grados for trance. They are great for rock and rock is similar to trance simply because the wave form of a distorted guitar is very similar to a lot of the synth and saw wave samples found in trance.     
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