I'm curious as to how much attempting going for better cabling than what is supplied with a good pair of headphones makes a difference? I need a longer run than the 4 feet supplied with my Grado SR325is. A few have been skeptical as to how good the supplied Grado cable actually is anyway. But...

I'm not necessarily doubting that the new cable design used on the newest models of Grado headphones have improved the sound. I can't say one way or another as I haven't compared one with another. The following is a quote from Grado's website: "With the new 8 conductor cable design you will...

I could use just a couple more feet than the four feet of cable that are built into my new Grado SR325is headphones. Really, having a six or seven foot cord, total, would be fine. Adding an extension cable, particularly when they tend to be 10 feet or longer, seems a waste -- not only adding too...

I just got one of the Grado carrying cases, or at least one that looks identical to the one that comes out of the UK. Vilaibhan Grado Carry Case ( for SR60i SR325i RS1 RS2 ) - eBay (item 110483593994 end time Feb-18-10 04:31:28 PST) My question, regarding either case, is how do you safely...

I have been continuing to break in my new Grado SR325is headphones. Predominantly, I have using a Strokeland Superband CD as well as large-scale, dynamic orchestral music. After another 48 hours or so of constant breaking in, I have noticed a couple of great improvements in two important areas...

Okay, so this has been my first big exposure to Grado headphones. I have been reporting on the SR325is headphones as well as others in the line (plus some other brands as well). Absolutely, there is a Grado sound. But the big top end tizz, which I did encounter at first, is gone from the...

I just picked up a "demo" pair of Grado SR325si headphones with who knows how many hours on them. My guess is, not many. I wrote up a review of my listening session at the dealer in another post. Meanwhile, when I got them home and started listening on my system (an original Rega Planet and a...

I have been looking at cans at different price points within my budget. I originally was looking at circa $150, but ended up going for a pair of 325is from a dealer who was selling their demo pair for a strong discount. This go-round, I listened to the RS-1, the 325is, the 225i and the 60i...

Has anyone here compared the 1/4" to 1/8" plug adapters from Grado and Cardas? The price for each is $15 and $22. Has anyone here heard a difference? In addition to possibly plugging some Grado headphones into a portable source, I will also be using it to plug into my Lexicon Lambda unit for...

I bought a used Millett hybrid amp, with tubes that work well with Grados. I haven't bought headphones to go with the amp yet, though. In some auditioning at a dealer, I liked the way Grados conveyed musicality. My next choice were AKG 702s. He didn't have a Sennheiser 650 in stock. I keep...

I'll give you my email address so you can email me privately. It might better for this. I am considering purchasing a Millett DIY amp from someone on this forum. I don't know a whole lot about these amps except that I have been told it would be a good match. My worry is buying a DIY amp...

Without being able to hear many options, it's hard to match up an amp to headphones, if you take system interdependence into account. I am likely going to purchase a pair of Grado SR225i headphones, but I'm not in the position to be able to audition a variety of headphone amps. This is why I'm...

I am probably going to settle on the Grado SR225i for a set of headphones. I'll be looking to spend $100 - 150, give or take (I might be able to stretch a little more.). I'd be willing to go into the used market as well. I do need a headphone amp as my integrated amp does NOT have a headphone...

While I am a newbie, relatively, when it comes to this forum as well as headphones in general, I am a professional musician (classical, jazz, rock and musical theatre). I also have a fairly high end setup at home. I used to have a pair of STAX cans, but sold them a couple of years ago. I...

I don't know what options there might be for amps meant for a home system (Utilized from my integrated) vs. a portable one in my price range ($100 - 150). Used could be an option, but if I were buying new, what qualitative differences might I expect in amps that are portable vs. ones that will...

This is my third post in an effort to learn more about budget headphone amps and headphones. I have a local shop which carries a variety of headphones to which I can listen (I do like the Grado sound, in general, but they have other brands as well.), but not a variety of amps. In case you...

In a previous thread, I posted the query of budgeting amp vs. headphones, given a certain budget. I now would appreciate more of what I am likely to get for my dollar for amps, given that I have no experience with them. I am fairly particular with regard to musical qualities. I can appreciate...

I haven't had headphones in my audio system in a while. I used to have a Stax system, but sold it for various reasons. I'm considering getting phones again, but would need an amp as my integrated does not have a headphone output. Okay, so I'm on a serious budget. Between $200 -300 tops. I...