[lostspyder]

So I've been avoiding Grado's since I've been into headphones - they were ugly, looked overpriced, ugly, seemed fanboyistic, known to be uncomfortable and ugly. Up to date, I've tried Senns, Beyers, AKGs, EQs and ATs, but only really liked ATH-AD's and DT880.

A few weeks ago, I had found a site that was selling refurbished SR60 for 50$ and citi gave me 20$, in "thank your rewards" to incite me to use a card that has been collecting dust, that I had to use in 5 days - so I figured I'd bite for some 30$ ugly and uncomfortable headphones. If I didn't like them, I could resell them and get my money back.

Wow - I'm impressed. After listing to them, I discovered that they are ugly, unjustifiably uncomfortable, but sound fantastic. So great sounding that I keep them on for 5 minutes or so after they give me a splitting headache from the fit and brightness. They have totally changed the way I listen to music. I now swap back and forth between my SR60 and dt880 as I listen. Plus, they make a fantastic portable phone - they fold down thin and because they look cheap already, I'm not afraid to scratch them. They are muddy and bright, but the sound signature makes up for it.

I like them so much that I'm considering moving up the Grado line and down the dt880ish line!

So, I decided to make a point here too - to anyone who is trying to find a headphone to mix things up, and haven't yet tried Grado's - You should pick up a pair right away!

 

[Rednamalas1]

You should consider RS1 - that's where most grado lovers end up anyways.
OR SR225 if you're not willing to make the big jump - arguably the sweetest spot in SR lineup.

 

[torjeh]

That story just warms my heart. Good to hear. I've always liked the look of Grados though. Maybe you will too some day

 

[Al4x]

im the same, even tho its the number 1 that people have reccomended, its the one i want to try last, the overpricing and the possibility of discomfort worries me

i think it will be hfi 780 then sa5000, then 325i these are the 3 on my to try list

 

[SonicDawg]

I have many pairs of headphones that sound good but are not part of my wardrobe. But then again that is not the point of this hobby, is it?

 

[JGP08]

I can definitely relate to the OP. After fooling around with IEM's for over 2 years, and trying the standard repertoire of Senns/AKGs/Denons, I bought an SR60 and thoroughly enjoyed them. I am now also dangerously contemplating the RS1...

 

[Tomikans]

i thought my rp-hxt7's were good.. but then i bought the sr80's and found myself wondering what kind of sound i've been missing.

 

[lostspyder]

Heh - RS1....

 

[Rednamalas1]

Quote:

Originally Posted by lostspyder /img/forum/go_quote.gif Heh - RS1....

you're going to end up there anyways

Instead of spending money on SR225 and SR325is - go straight for good stuff

 

[Chickenman]

adjust headband? get rid of uncomfort that way?

 

[The Legend]

I can't wait to get a pair of SR225.

Out of curiosity, do they stay incredibly uncomfortable even after dozens of listening hours? Hopefully they break in a little.

 

[CJ Scudworth]

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Legend /img/forum/go_quote.gif I can't wait to get a pair of SR225. Out of curiosity, do they stay incredibly uncomfortable even after dozens of listening hours? Hopefully they break in a little.

My SR60s definitely broke in over time in terms of the headband loosening up and becoming less vise-like.

 

[The Monkey]

Flat pads from TTVJ are much more comfortable than the bowls for me. I like the sound better, too.

 

[moogoob]

Yeah, my SR80s are my "mix it up" phones.

They sound really good with rock of all sorts, and compared to my senns are actually non-fatiguing when listening to metal. I love their up-frontness.