I'm looking at buying some Grado sr225i's but just wanted to get a feel from people who have used them about what the chord is like. Specifically I'm looking to use them primarily while on the move and generally getting around. I have a pair of modded Sennheiser HD650s that I am very happy with...

I have been torn the past year if I should cave into the upgradeitis and jump from my sr80's (non-i version) to a new pair of Sr225i's. Mostly because of all the comments from the Grado shrill and everyone saying that as you spend more money in the Grado line, you don't get the value. Well, I...

The thread title is my main question.  I get my 225's delivered today (excited as hell!) and won't be able to take them inside until I get home from work.  They will be sitting in 30F weather for a few hours.  Should I unpack them and let them sit at room temp for a few hours?   This might...

Hi all.   Based in the UK and stumbled across this website when researching.   I have some Grado SR-225i's and like the sound but despise their lack of comfort and want to switch to some Sennheiser's. Probably going for the HD-650's.     My uses:   - Mainly movies at night...

Hi everybody,   I am looking for earphones in a budget of 150$ which would represent an upgrade of my SoundMagic PL30. I listen a lot of Rock ans Blues (Led Zep, Pink Floyd, Rory Gallagher ...) but also Jazz, and a little bit of Classic. To illustrate my tastes I love my Grado SR225i (I...

So i've just been listening to some SR-225s and am impressed.  My very, first headphones were SR-60s.  I've owned SR-125s which I thought were an improvement over the 60s.  Tried a pair of RS-2s and sold them quick.  For some reason I just did not like them.  Ended up with some RS-1s years ago...

Ok guys, i'm a metalhead and have read so much praise for the grado sr225i as a metalheads dream headphones. I received it today and i am hugely disappointed. They sound distorted and very lifeless (fake). Surprisingly they aren't harsh to me but they just sound quite mediocre. I am amping it...

I can never make my mind up on a pair of headhones, So I am choosing whether to get the sr225's or 325's, because I have heard there was not much of a difference, I value clarity but need a fun pair of headphones, I'm a student so every penny counts. If there're any other suggestion I will...

Hello, I have a few SR225 Grado and currently use them with an onboard soundcard. Also I have a Sansa Clip that I should buy? A CMoy JRC4556 RA1 amplifier for connecting to the Sansa Clip or a new soundcard? The CMoy can improve the quality of sound of the sansa clip or just increase the...

I'm planning on getting a new set of headphones and I was wondering which of these would be best for death metal. Unfortunately I'm not able to test out these cans in any stores nearby so I'm hoping anyone who has alot of experience with both of these can help me out.     I was looking into...

Hey guys I'm going to buy one of the two of these cans, but I cant decide if I should really spend the extra 50 dollars if I dont have to. Any help will be apreciated

Ok, I just got my new Grady sr225i's and I like the overall sound... However, I feel like I'm not getting the most out of them.  I use my computer and iPod to listen to my AAC files(320kbps).  I have to pump the volume all the way up on my computer and media player to get a comfortable volume...

According to this headphone calculator I need an amp to provide 16mws of power.  The headphones are rated 98 SPL at 1mws and have 32 ohm impedance.  Would a Nuforce Udac-2 suffice, Cmoy, or something of the like.  Feedback is appreciated.  

I recently got some grado sr225is and the cushions seem really uncomfortable. After like an hour of listening it starts to hurt.I have heard of something like comfies but don't know what that is. Do they sell different kinds of ear cushions?

My trusty Sennheiser 497s (cheap) were getting on my nerves and I wanted to upgrade to cans for stereo listening. Not iPods, not MP3 players and no amps other than my Marantz stereo with ¼ “ outputs.   At the local brick & mortar, I had a selection of Grados, Denons and Sennheisers – about...

I'm looking for some advice as to which receiver to get, to listen to vinyl (on Dual CS 630 Q turntable) with my Grado 225i's.   I'm currently using an old (working very well) Sony receiver from the 90's, but the sound out of the headphone jack doesn't sound that great. I've been told to...

Hi all, I recently (about a month ago) got a pair of Sennheiser HD600's to compare to my old SR-225i's.  I listen to mostly rock.  My source is a Macbook Air playing apple lossless files out of iTunes into a Headamp Pico DAC then using a HeadRoom Total Airhead for my amp.  I found the...

Greetings, all,   This is my first thread so I thought I place one that I haven’t seen before. Might  as well start with a bang??   I am in a fortunate position to have six pairs of Grados in my office as listed in the title. The ‘ i ‘ versions were given to me by a new dealer to...

  Hello Everybody,   I'm considering on purchasing some Grados because all of the hype online. I've spent a few days researching many sites and I still keep finding mixed opinions. Does the Grado SR80i or SR225i have some noticeable bass response if powered to a headphone amp or are they...

I've babied these headphones since I bought them in 2008, and I only pull them out a couple times a month when I want to really hear to the intricacies of a recording.   I was mortified this morning as I was listening to the new Patrick Watson album, when some of the lows made a rattling...

Hej. I am a proud owner of the grado sr225i, which i use in my portable setup. But as some of you know the 6.3mm jack and the long thick cable is not exactly ideal for portable use.   i have been thinking of two possible solution either shorten the cable or doing a total recable (i have...

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I'm not sure whether to get DT880 or DT990. Most comparisons between the two note the difference in the bass. The 990 has more bass than the 880. But Grado SR225 are the only headphones I've ever owned, so I'm hoping someone who has owned both Grados and a Beyerdynamic can tell me where the...

After hearing some SR80i's I decided I HAD to get a pair of Grados.So I just ordered a pair of SR225i's and I'm looking for a portable headphone amp (doesn't have to be tiny, just battery powered) for about $125 that would be a good match. Any suggestions are helpful

Hi there Head Fi,   I've recently landed a sweet paid internship and recently got my first paycheck so I figured I get something I really don't need but really want.    I love my SRH840's for hip-hop, rap, and electronica as I love my SR225i's for all types of rock and pop.  These two...