[tommietnk]

I'm totally new to head hifi so I need to good advice. Should i get the Ad700 or the classic Grado Sr80? I may also be looking at a amp in the future. Thanks

 

[TheMarchingMule]

Hello, and welcome to Head-Fi!

We do need more info, like what kind of music you listen to, what kind of environment you'll be in, etc.

 

[genclaymore]

the AD700 doesnt need a amp to drive, If your in a enviroment where theres people around. Then the AD700 is gonna leak and people will beable to hear what your listening to. I dont know about the grado tho.

 

[Ub3rMario]

Yeah grado leaks. It probably leaks more than the ad700, but i've never heard the ad700 so i'm guessing based on my grado exp.

 

[WiredCon]

Both phones can be sound good without an amp. Even though they will benefit from it most likely.

If you are going to use the headphones mainly for music listening, I would go with Grado 80, especially for rock music.

And, if you plan to use it for gaming and movies as well as music listenng, AD700 would be a good choice.

I've been looking at the entry-level cans myself, and that's what I've gathered from more experienced headfiers.


If you do more reseach on each model, I'm sure you will end up with plenty of information for you to decide which phones are better for your use.

 

[Ub3rMario]

I agree with the grado for rock, but saying ad700's are less adequate for music is wrong. Though i've never heard them, I do know that they have a great soundstage which would be great for acoustic, classical, jazz, etc. So they aren't worse for music, they're just better for different genres.

And yes everyone says they pwn games. Haha.

 

[JayB18]

The AD700 will make better all rounders than the SR80, playing most types of music well, but really great for classical, acoustic, etc. They would also be great for games and movies and are very comfortable.

The SR80 would be better for rock music and maybe some other contemporary music but not that good for classical music nor would they be good for games and movies. Some people also dont like the Grado sound. They are less comfortable than the AD700 as well. You may find that you like the Grado sound though.

It really depends on what your going to be using them for but the AD700 would be the safer choice in my opinion if you cant listen to the two headphones first.

 

[TimPrice]

don't buy a cans without soundstage (sr80)

 

[BrookR1]

We need more info about your preferred music types, listening habits, and environment before making an intelligent recommendation. There may be a can out there that's better suited than either of these.

 

[tommietnk]

should have included more details. I will be listening to rock or bass heavy music in the privacy of my room so sound leakage will not be a problem. Besides, from what I gather, open cans are more natural sounding the closed off and I'm going for the best feeling ones. Any other suggestions? Thanks

 

[JayB18]

The SR80s would be better than the AD700 for your preference then. The AD700 is a bit lean on bass and wont do rock as well as the SR80. They aren't very comfortable though in my opinion. The AD700 on the other hand is the most comfortable headphone Ive ever tried. Another suggestion is the Alessandro MS-1 which is a bit more versatile than the SR80.

 

[gideonMorrison]

Take the SR80s, really, you won't regret it. The sound signature is just splendid and with rock music, you can't go wrong!

 

[coolcat]

AD700 doesn't rock.I own it and I like it when I listen to Chill out or some Jazz.But it really lacks bass.So I donn't think you will enjoy AD700 with Rock music. So for me SR80 is probably better in your case

 

[BrookR1]

Yes...the SR-80 is much better for rock. I owned the A900s at one point. They were good for movies and trance, but not much else.

 

[TheMarchingMule]

Oh, fa sho then! Grado all the way, dude!