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DAC for my M-Audio BX8 D2 and Grado PS500
So i've been reading up and searching the web for a few days now and I must admit, things do look kinda confusing. I'd really appreciate it if you would share your thoughts/opinions/suggestions. I'm looking at DACs below 1000, and have narrowed them down to these: Audio GD's...- JoelS87
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Considering Upgrading Grado 225i to PS500 - Need Opinions
I know lots of Grado threads exist and I've read many of them today. Just going to post my situation for any specific feedback you guys can offer. Currently using Grado 225i and I'm looking to grab: Grado PS500 Schiit Asgard Schiit Bifrost I listen to metal almost...- Wirbel
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Indecision Time! Shure 1840, Grado RS1i, PS500, AKG 550
Hello, I need some help here making a decision. I accidentally destroyed my SRH440 and have to send back my SRH940 due to a growing hairline crack. Here's my current setup: Ebtech Hum Exterminators -> Monster Power Station Pro 1000-> 2010 27 Apple iMac -> Audioquest Carbon...- CB3874
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Looking for Closed back, neutral yet lively, not needed to be amped headphones under 300$. Help please!
Have aiaiais but it has veiled highs and is to bass heavy. Any suggestions?- clairyvic
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Grado PS500 headband replaced with one from the Marshall Major
Hey Just wanted to show off my PS500 with the replacement headband. The headband went on without modification just removed the marshall earcups and cut the wire running under the headband from one cup to the other poped off the grado band and this one went right on. turned...- JohnnyBlaze554
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V4 magnum vs Grado PS500
Hi everyone, Now, I have PS500. I looking for the new headphone better than PS500. So, I would like to know V4 magnum it's better in quality sound better than my PS500 or not? Please explain to me in detail .. Thanks ^_^- Noykrub
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Need Help Deciding Between Some Grados
Hey guys, at the moment I'm in the market for a new pair of headphones, and I was looking at getting a pair of Grados, either the SR80i, or the SR60i. Is there a large difference in the sound quality between the two? I've read that the 60's are easier to drive, while the 80's sound much better...- MetaLicca
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Help finding new head amp for Grado ps500. listen to every thing from BIG to Beethoven. under 500
Articulate low base is a must! No boom boom though. Already have a Fubar 4 with no mods. Seems to be lacking in the low side reinforcement. I can use this for dac and invest more in the amp or am still open to an amp/ dac combo. I recently purchased a Parasound Zdac. the Highs and...- gt462
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Recommendations for HP for Choral Music ~ $500.00
Thanks for reading I have a set of LCD2 Rev 2s that I love to bits, but find to be less than adequate for choral music, particularly unaccompanied renaissance sacred music. I find that the treble in the LCD2s doesn't sparkle as much as I would like and I would enjoy a greater sense of the...- W0lfd0g
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Grado PS500 with moon audio upgrade cable
1. I would like to know anyone here upgrade PS500 with any cable ? recommend me please 2. How about moon audio cable ? blue or black or silver dragon ? 3. Is sound better or improve when compare stock cable from Grado ? Thanks everyone to help me ^^- Noykrub
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Alessandro Grado MS2i - Photos - Too Flashy?
Hey all you Alessandro Grado MS2i owners, can I ask you a few questions? How do you feel about the Alessandro Grado MS2i aesthetics? Is the metal too bright/shiny? Looking for a pair for home use so ultimately i guess it really doesn't matter how flashy they are... Anybody got...- aphinity
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What kind of headphone do you recommend for me around 600 $?
I own a pair of DT880, but I use them rarely, because I don't like their sound signature. They're too bright for me due their excessive highs. I mostly listen to Rock and Metal but I don't despise Jazz or Acoustic music. I don't like much bass, espacially if it's bad qualaity bass. DT880's...- voyager123
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The StratoKOSSter – A closed DIY headphone based on the Koss KSC-75 driver and Grado cup design
How the StratoKOSSters came to be built Before I go into detail with the modding process I would like to mention where I am coming from. About a year ago I bought my first Grado headphones (SR80i). By that time I had mainly listened to IPod buds or my main speakers. Very soon I started to...- stratocaster
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Grado PS500 with Asus Xonar Essence ST Sound Card
Hi, I'm looking at getting the Grado PS500 to pair with my Asus Xonar Essence ST card. I own the Senn PC360, Westone 4 and Bose Quiet Comfort and Bowers & Wilkins P5 so as you can see, I'm really new to high end headphones. Despite doing research online, it is hard to actually understand...- JoelS87
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grado sr80i clipping problem?
Sorry I am a bit of a noob. I was wondering if anyone could help me. I have a pair of Grado SR80i and a fiio e11 headphone amp. I like the sound of my grados a lot but I find when I turn them up on some bass heavy songs I get some clipping and have to turn the volume down so its clean again...- the5chord
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Newbies first (and second) Proper Headphone Demo
Hey All, I thought I would post my findings after (finally) getting my butt off to the local Hi-Fi store and would be interested in your thoughts about how I found the cans & some improvements to how I describe the sound (we all have to start somewhere!!) Bit of background first, I am...- JJH2204
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Test: Sony MDR-F1 vs. Sony PFR-V1 vs. Grado PS500
Test between Sony MDR-F1, Sony PFR-V1 and modified Grado PS500. In this test, I have listened to a range of very good acoustic recordings (mostly classical music). I hope you find this test useful. The winners Comfort: Sony MDR-F1 Despite no clamping force and less weight than the...- fogwall
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Headphone case
Sorry if this is the wrong place to post this, but are there any good cases that would fit my DT990 Pro's? I looked at the Beyerdynamic DT Bag and it looks pretty nice with all the Foam and stuff, but are there any other cases that are about the same price as well and possibly have padding and...- NosRokanaske
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Arrival
Having owned Senheisers and sr225i's in the sub $200 group, and a nice pair of the obligatory Bose, I worked my way up, in dollar increments to what this trained, veteran ear was listening for.....the ultimately affordable Grado PS500's. As an old guitar rocker, and longtime Sony and Koss...- MarkBench
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Didi Somone Say "Grado?"
Having owned Senheisers and sr225i's in the sub $200 group, and a nice pair of the obligatory Bose, I worked my way up, in dollar increments to what this trained, veteran ear was listening for.....the ultimately affordable Grado PS500's. As an old guitar rocker, and longtime Sony and Koss...- MarkBench
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Good headphone for classical music!
Hi! I would like to buy a pair of cans good for classical music! I like very much senn hd 650 senn hd600, grado ps 500 and grado rs2i. Wich of them is better for classical music? Any Suggestions?- fmr94
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Not that impressed with the Phillips X2
I got spoiled from my Beyer T1 cans from last year.. Not sure but I can't seem to see what the fuss is about on the X2 from Phillips. The mids seem way to recessed for me.. I got out of headphones last year since I didn't use them that much. I prefer to listen to my RAAL ribbon Ascend towers...- ematthews
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Did I make a mistake in buying the Grado PS500s? Need amp advice.
Hello All, First, I would like to thank everyone who has had a hand in keeping this forum open, so people like me can come here and ask questions. I also thank everyone who takes their time and energy to answer the many questions here no matter how poorly formed or contentious. ...- Alexnova
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Which desk amp for grado Ps500 ? New DAC or i stay with the Asus Xonar essence st ?
Hi everybody ! Everything is in the title, i need an amp for my grado because i use it directly in the 6.3 input from my soundcard and i regulate the sound with a little "sound regulator" delivered with my westone 4. My budget is around 300 € for an occasion product or new i don't really...- Klypso
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Grado Professional Series PS500 - Headphones
Grado releases the little brother of their state-of-the-art PS 1000 Headphones, using trickle-down technology to cut the price by two-thirds, while retaining much of the performance! Also made in America, the new PS 500s are Grado's second offering in their Professional Series line, designed...
