I confess I chose the Grados because I loved the vintage/retro look. I'm looking forward to hearing the M50s after hearing what everyone has said. My musical preference is for dark atmosphere, minor keys, and an even balance, so the brightness and aggressive highs of the Grados seems like a...

Did you mean the Grado, or are the ATH-M50 also harsh on the treble/highs?   I've ordered the AudioTechnica and will listen to both and return the one I like less. Thanks!

After 10 years of listening to sub-par quality equipment (computer on-board sound connected to computer speakers), recently (last week!) bought a Schiit Modi DAC and Grado SR80i headphones. The sound is incredible even through my 20-year-old amp, but I'm wondering if I made a mistake with my...