[overload]

A500 110$

sr-125 150$

what sounds better?
(for - POP,electronic,rap, club music.)

is the 40$ more for the SR worth it?

 

[commando]

Remeber Grados are fully open, and the A500 is closed. Often the decision is made based on that.

 

[overload]

it makes no different for me

so dosn't the design or comfort.

all thet matter to me is sound quality.

 

[blessingx]

I'd be comparing the Alessandro MS1 ($99 shipped) to the Audio Technica A500.

Which sounds better is pretty subjective. What traits are you looking for in the sound?

 

[dj_mocok]

overload's song preference: pop, electronic, rap, clubs...

sounds like he needs a set of punchy headphones...

 

[blessingx]

Meaning which of those suggested wouldn't make the cut?

 

[Jahn]

Alessandro MS-1. cheaper than the 125, but Mr. Grado said it is a 125, with a more neutral sound. So no flabby bass or chirpy highs - and I bet you'll be happy with them - I am! Don't forget, it's the Rock Can. Well, actually the 225 is, but we are talking around 100 bucks here, right?

 

[some1x]

MS1 is a good buy at $99, it probably has the least flaws for a sub-$100 phone.

 

[overload]

99$

it's a bit chip, i can spend more...
nothing else to offer ?

 

[wallijonn]

Quote:

Originally Posted by overload all that matters to me is sound quality.

Then wouldn't it behoove you to listen to them yourself? If it's just sound quality you're after, why not listen to the HD580? Or the DT440? or the CD780? etc.

 

[overload]

when it comes to headphones
i'm living in a third world country so -

99$ is chip i can do better, nothing else to offer ?

BTW- i'm listening also to jazz

 

[phil2dot6]

If it's electronic, pop, and loud stuff, I would recommend Grados over AT anyday. I would also recommend the MS1's, and use the leftover money to build a CMoy or something...

 

[S_Dedalus]

Quote:

Originally Posted by phil2dot6 If it's electronic, pop, and loud stuff, I would recommend Grados over AT anyday. I would also recommend the MS1's, and use the leftover money to build a CMoy or something...

I second this. I have sr-80's and a cmoy, and unless you have a source with a really good headphone out, that combo sounds very similar to sr-225's directly through a headphone jack.

 

[dj_mocok]

Quote:

Originally Posted by overload when it comes to headphones i'm living in a third world country so - 99$ is chip i can do better, nothing else to offer ? BTW- i'm listening also to jazz

dont really understand... so did you mean you can spend more than 99 dollars ? or its not cheap ? (by the way, did you mean cheap, not chip?)

now you are saying you listen to jazz as well, apart from heavy techno, clubbing stuffs ? hmmm... usually those 2 categories need different set of cans...
maybe should we recommend all-around, all-purpose headphones ?

 

[commando]

I think you'll be happy with the A500s.