Hello guys, I just recently joined the forums and this is my first post but I have been a reader of the posts and threads. In fact, Head-Fi is the one that helped me decide to buy the Grado sr80i.  Anyway, enough of that.    I read about iMod from Red Audio and iPod. I am thinking of...

I'm new here but have been doing a lot of searching on the forums and haven't been able to find anything quite like what I'm looking for. I'm a long time musician who is finally deciding to really make the jump into being more of an audiophile. I have a nice set of studio monitors that I love at...

Hi everyone, first post here after reading for a while. So, looking to buy my first decent set of headphones, problem is I live in the middle of nowhere so I can't really test before I buy so budget will be about $125ish plus whatever shipping is. Music I normally listen to is mostly every...

So i bought some bose headphones for 100$ while i was out and about on a whim wasnt looking for them in particular but i saw them and happened to have the money...so i bought them and they are pretty nice... im not very well read on the subject of headphones and was linked here from another...

I am looking to buy new headphones. The maximum budget I can supply for this is ~$100. I realize that is not very much compared to what you all like to pay, but it still seems like a lot to me. I care about nothing but sound quality on these headphones. Open/closed does not matter to me unless...

A quick question for the knowledgable Grado people out there.   I have a pair of Grado SR80i's which I have modded by removing the membrane from the front baffle, punching 5 holes in the rear driver membrane and a set of L-Cush ear pads. I am also waiting for some wooden cups and a rewire to...

I've been lurking this website for a few days and I'm one for metal music, this being said I've been suggested headphones by Grado. To many of you Grado is THE headphones for rock/metal music. I was looking around Amazon for the SR80i and I decided to look up review here. Many of you said...

Well today my AKG K701 decided to give up on me after a little less than 2 months. The side that the wire plugs into no longer has sound. If I fiddle with the wire a little bit, I can get it to momentarily come back to life but only for a few seconds.    Contacted amazon as thats where they...

Hello Everyone!      First of all  I know that this kind of threat comes up a LOT but bear with me please.    I would like to start a debate of what kind of headphone you will recommend within my specifications.   - It will be my first really serious investment in a headphone!   ...

I have a budget of $200. Cant be extended much higher than $220. I listen to ONLY rock music. I want the vocals to really pop out, like the singers mouth is 12 inches from my ear. Open/closed does not matter, nor does circumaural/supraural. Also, I have a FiiO E7 amp/dac.

So I want to build a cmoy amp.  I have little to no experience in regards to electronics, but I do know how to solder as I have modded my Grado sr80i's. I realize the amp is not necessary for these cans but I still want to make one, just for kicks. Besides the usual 'read the website, read...

Hey all,   I currently listen to the SR80is and really enjoy them quite a bit.  For a few reasons, I've been wanting to try something else out.   The open-ear Grados work well at home when I can go into a quiet room and listen to music, but still hear my wife yelling for me when needed...

I have decided I am going to invest in a long term buy to use at home with my hi-fi (Linn Classik/Majik 2100 Power Amp) to listen to a variety of music but mainly classic rock.   Using the maxim 'Buy well, buy once' I like the look and reviews of the following closed back 'phones (I want...

Hey everyone. My friend has had some Bose Triports for a while now. He wants new headphones. He listens to only rock/metal and has a budget of $150. Open/closed doesn't matter, circumaural/supraural doesn't matter, although he prefers circumaural. Which do you think would be the best for him?

Relatively new here. I currently own a pair of Grado sr60's due to head-fi's recommendation a few years ago. Really great cans, and I love them for what I paid for, but their comfort and sound leakage are encouraging me to look into upgrading. From browsing the forums, the Aurvana Live! and...

Hi everyone.  I'm just starting in my audiophilia, and I bought some Grado SR 80i headphones, which I love, but I feel like they could use some more bass and oomph.  I've been looking into getting a portable headphone amp, and my research has narrowed my choices down to the cmoyBB by JDS Labs...

Hello all. New around here and looking for some suggestions on headphones.   First, my current cans are Grado SR80s, which I highly enjoy. In fact these are my 2nd set of Grados and Grado is the only brand of headphones I've been using for the past 8 years or so.   The main reason I'm...

  Hi all, sorry if this post is a repeat, or retreading old ground, but I did some searches and didn't find anything particularly similar (particularly in my price range). Anyway, here goes. I have trying to find a good solid pair of IEMs for general commuting/walking around use. I suppose...

  This is my first time reaching the $100 range for headphones, so you will have to exuse my ignorance. I can't find a whole lot of information on the Sennheiser HD 518, but it just fits with my budget.  Or would I be better off with choosing between the AD700 and SR80i?    ...

I am looking to buy a pair of IEM's for around $200. I have never had IEM's over $50 but I am looking to get good ones. I have Senn HD598's that I love; they're the best headphones I've ever heard and they're very comfortable..   The two biggest things I'm looking for are comfort and sound...

I want to try to pick up the Audiophile hobby. I am using many consumer headphones from writing reviews on the web. None of them are quite audiophile quality. I want to find a good pair that is iin the $100-$200 range that are a great value. I've read mixed reviews on the Grados saying that...

So I'm not an audiophile...yet. As I haven't tried "high-end" phones much, I only use Generic ones. I've tried Studio Beats though, and I like the bass but it got ****ty reviews here so I was opting for Grado SR-60i because people said it was good for starters but I've changed my mind, I want...

Ive had my 325is for a week now and while i think they sound great unmodded i do see myself wanting to hear more bass impact from the kick drums for most of my songs.  Ive read that venting the holes will icrease bass.  most punch 4 holes and that seems a little excessive to me so i think id...

Is the difference between the Grado SR80i and the 125i worth the $50? Or are the 80i's just as good as the 125i's?