I have never owned over-ear headphones and I am looking to buy a good entry level pair that will cover all my needs. I listen to mostly rap and hip hop so I like strong bass, but not the kind of shaky overpowering bass. I have been looking at the Audio Technica ATH-M50, Shure SRH750DJ, and Shure...

Hello everyone! I've heard about the famous "grattle" that seems to happen to a lot of Grado headphones. I've read that it's normally just hair inside the headphones but my hair isn't that long and I don't seem to hear any debris inside of them.  There is rattling in both ears and it's driving...

Better then the 80's and containing the same driver as the 225's, these unacknowledged heros of the Grados line up are friggin' wicked. Get yourself a PA2V2 and life is complete. Thinking about modding mine with a wood case though

  Hi Headfi'ers   I have been listening to a set of Grado sr60 for some years now and decided it perhaps was time for something better. I sink most of my money into full rage hifi so I initially didn't want to spend too much on new headphones. I guess that has changed  Thought it would be...

From my current sr125i's. Was looking at the Senn. HD650's, AKG's, and a higher grado model. ANy suggestions? Would be powered by PA2v2 for now but would probably upgrade from that upon getting new cans.

yea..the title says it... share pics of your modded headphones...it can be full size, on ear or IEMs....it can be any mod....from padding change to anything...just anything...   ive started modding my crappy headphones before i buy the new ones...and they got way better....so now im more...

super excited. Been listening to the E5 with my sr125i and what a difference that has been. The E5 with the SR125i makes a huge difference, I'm confused as to what people are thinking when they say otherwise.

Although I am a new poster, I have lurked the forums for quite some time and feel confident that this is the place to get some answers. I am just a bit lost on what to ask about. Most of my audio experience has been in the full size systems/speakers world, so naturally, I am kinda starting all...

Seeing that the MS-1 is based off of the 125i's, it looks like all the phones above the SR60 from Grado are suggested to be used with an amp. How well will these fare with output from a laptop's onboard? Or an older SB Live?   Should I stick with SR60 if I plan to run it direct from the...

I've been reading threads all morning and still can't seem to come to a consensus. Here's a little about me:   - Most of my music is ripped into Apple Lossless. Some other albums are 256 MP3/AAC and up.   - My primary phones right now are the Klipsch Image S4s. If I have a preference...

Hello everyone! I currently own a pair of SR125i's and a pair of HD650's.  The SR125i's are powered by a PA2V2 amp and the HD650's are powered by a LaFigaro 336 Classic amp.  I have alot of appreciation for the sound signature in the HD650 setup but I find them too laid back for my taste.  I've...

I was gifted a new pair of SR125i's for Christmas and I have some questions now that it is has been a couple weeks.   First off, I wanted to read all about them, but I tried to stay away from any reviews sites and the such, so I might get an opinion on my own.  I did though go to Grado's...

Currently I have the Fiio E5 which I have yet to use on my newly gained Sr125i grado's (home on break, amps back in my dorm) yet without a shadow of a doubt I am hedging to bet these will not succeed in furfilling the full Grado sound. I mostly listen to metal/rock/indie music and listen to 70%...

Think that that is the amp I am going to get, then upgrade in a year or so. Good/bad idea? Please comment as to ensure I am yet frivolously wasting my money. Thanks.Also should I get a LOD?

Where can I get one? Been seeing alot of Grado mod threads and how exactly do people do these things to their cans? Thanks

I've been using the RX700's for a year and a half now, and I was wondering what options there are for under $200 USD. I will be running this from a Asus Xonar DX without an amplifier. I may consider getting an amplifier later if it is necessary to do so. I have looked at several 'phones and...

so as the topic states, i just got a pair of grado sr 125's but i hooked them up into my setup and its really distracting. any kind of s sound is highly emphasized. i was listening to "keep the car running" by arcade fire, and it was just awful.  please tell me im doing somthing wrong. my...

The lower end models have the plastic outer shell and plastic for the inner shell too.   The 325 and ms2 have metal outer shell and plastic inner shell.  Magnum mod changes that to an Al inner shell.   The HF2 has metal outer shell and wood inner shell.   What do the RS1 and RS2...

Hey there, been browsing for awhile, decided to create an account to get some advice and finally join the forums.   I currently have a pair of portapros, and I like them, but I know theres better out there. My maximum I can spend is around 200, 250 absolute maximum.   I listen to alot of...

I need to get a new set of headphones and I am experiencing the paradox of choice (we create choice so that we can find exactly what we need, but we create so much choice that the decision becomes too difficult and we make no choice at all).   I tried the Beyrdynamic dt880s this week and I...

Hi i bought a week ago a pair of these headphones and i'm very pleased but i notice that mid/high are too bright and with bad recording are a bit harsh and unpleasant. If i buy news pads like flats  i can avoid this sound so bright? .  Last but not least i need an amp is this good Pro-Ject...

Hey Head-fi! After my first foray into quality audio was a success, I've been looking into getting a pair of open headphones around the $150 mark to compliment my ATH-M50s. I did some looking around and it seems like my main contender is the 125i, but I've heard some complaints that Grados can...

Feeling inspired after modding my SR125i's I started eyeballing my iGrados. They've been hanging on a hook near my front door unused for the last year.   It was quick work to get them apart and in short order I had them quarter modded, damped the back of the magnets, and vented the drivers...

Hey all,   I'm wondering what would be the best headphone (preferably sennheiser) that would be used without driving with a portable amplifier? I am a newbie in this field but I know that higher ohm values, like 320Ω, would cause problems and user won't be getting the most out of it from...

Hi guys all, I need help to choose a pair of headphones. I want an open headphones because i need a good soundstage and a high level of detail. I listen many genres of music ( Springsteen,dylan,genesis,Miles davis,Fleetwood mac). I can spend 150/200 euros and which headphones i can choose?   ...