Hi - I'm delurking here after a few says of intensive research. My 1991 Sennheiser HD540's are starting to degrade rather badly, so it's finally time for a new set of phones. I've winnowed the field down pretty far, but could use a second opinion to see if I'm on the right track. I'm...

Finally got my first pair of Grados. It was a Christmas present but I couldn't wait any longer to open these Sr60i's and I'm blown away......I'm such a noob with headphone's..ha ha! Any who just wanted to share my joy with you all....I've only had these on my head for an hour and I'm already...

Another total newbie here asking for advice.  As my name implies, I'm not an audioGuy, so I've spent the last several days reading through the forums and reviews here but just can't find anything that seems to match my specific wants.   I'm looking for a set of closed, over the ear cans that...

Avast! It has become a place whereas I am without any loud speaker-type equipment, and thus have greatly reduced sense of ears. Noises from when my equipment comes is now reduced vastly and I am forced to mix on headphones or mix on an iPod ducking station (impossible).   As resultant from...

  Hello folks,    Please let me introduce myself shortly. I’m from Mexico, Male, 26 yo. Industrial Engineer,   Although I have been looking around for a while, today I decided to register so here I am.     About 4 years ago on a trip to Las Vegas. I purchased my PX100s. I loved...

Hi first post here. I couldn't find anything on Soundblaster x-fi mb combined with grado sr60i on the forums, so here I am.      I was just wondering if the Soundblaster x--fi card was good enough to power the grado sr60i headphones or if i would need to get an amp/dac combo (fiio e7/e9)  ...

Hello, So I've decided to go for the grado signature sound, and narrowed my search to those three cans {Grado SR80i, SR125i, Alessandro MS1i}. Thing is theres no way for me to test them and see which one i like the most so in order not to buy a cat in the bag, i ask your help dear internets...

Hi everyone.   I'm a 17 year-old French student so excuse me for my poor English   I'm thinking about upgrading from my Klipsch S4. I own a Cowon J3 and I sometimes use my Ipod Touch 2G but I don't have a portable amp. I listen to Indie Rock, Progressive Rock, Hard Rock,... (Arctic...

Hello everyone!   I finally decided to get myself headphones for office use in an attempt to increase productivity...so after reading a few reviews over at headphone.com I first took a look at the Grado's SR 60i but I really disliked the looks and I'm looking for something that can block a...

So I've recently started collecting vinyl, and I've been using my dad's Technics SL-Q2 turntable with a Behringer PP400. But right now it's just hooked up to a set of computer speakers, so I'm looking to upgrade to something that sounds nicer. First off, I'm guessing I probably need a headphone...

lets say i can get a sr80i at 57usd is it worth it? anyone tried it with the cmoybb? all help is appreciated!

For this really quick test, the track is "The Real Me" from the remastered Quadrophenia. I have like 15 minutes to do this comparison before I mail this guy's SR-80i's back to him...lol. Preface: the SR-60i's have an overall balanced presentation and are a great entry-level 'phone, period, so...

or is there anything a little more expensive that's better ONLY grados.

Hello there   Well, I've been reading headphone reviews and opinions until my eyes are sore, trying to research a purchase of some headphones. I tried some grado sr80i's by chance on my cousin's electronic drum kit, I found them very comfortable and enjoyed the design greatly, they seemed...

Hey guys, first post here. I'm not really well versed in headphones, so I'm having trouble choosing a budget headphone setup for use at work. I was hoping that someone could steer me in the right direction.   The criteria I would like to meet are as follows:   1) 75 bucks or less (may...

I am looking at buying some new headphones, well my first set of proper headphones. I currently own Klipsch S4's at the moment and I love them but I want to upgrade. I am looking between the £100 and £200. I want to use them for use in a small home studio where I record music and also for use...

I'm not sure if this is the right forum, but here goes:   I have about $80 to get new headphones. Last time, I chose looks over quality and got a Skullcandy and was greatly disappointed with the sound quality and they recently broke, less than a year after I bought them. I've been searching...

these equalizer settings come from a microphone calibrated at a professional sound laboratory. the only catch is the equalizer used and the differences between them.   for my equalizers.. i just used the 'audio creation mode' from the creative x-fi elite pro software. i used the...

Hey guys.  First post here in your forums.  I've been reading threads for a few weeks though, looking for information.   I recently had my Koss Porta-Pro's die on me.  Which got me interested in a slight upgrade.  I've sent the Porta-Pro's back in under warranty and they are back now in...

Hi guys   I only need headphones for some music and movies when i watch on my laptop or when i'm grinding long poker sessions live to connect to my ipod so my main need is comfort and i wouldn't mind decent sound :)   I'm an absolute n00b with electronics in general so it'd be awesome if...

Hi there I'm new on Head Fi so here is my first and I hope not the last one post on this forum :)    I'm looking for the good headphones for my iPod Video I believe it's 5th generation. I used before Sennheiser HD 205 and CX400 but my younger sister (aka evil child) broke them both... I was...

Basically i just wanna know how much better the 225s are than the 60s compared to the price difference? Thanks guys!  

Alrighty well I'm looking to buy a new pair of headphones. I've done a bit of research but I would love a second opinion from you guys!   Here's all the info I can think of that'll help   My price range is around 50-70 USD I play alot of games (FPS, RTS and the like) I plan on using...

Just bought Grado SR 60i and can't believe what I have been missing all these years by using really bad headphones  Wonder how much the sound will become better after break in 

Im new to this audio thing,and im having a hard time deciding what headphone is best. Im torn between the Sennheiser HD 280 pro,HD 555,PX 200 II,and the Grado Prestige series SR80i. I usually listen to rock.classic and hard,and 1970's/80's metal. Which one would be best given my situation...