[dhp]

SR-125 or MS-1

 

[milkpowder]

I heard Grados don't do classical music well. I've tried a pair of SR60 briefly, but it was not immediately apparent why they don't do them as well as Sennheisers do. It's mentioned somewhere in the forum that the SR60 don't really have a projected soundstage. It's all in your head, which might be good for rap, rock, etc, but not too good for classical. Having said that, vocals of all sorts sound very smooth and relaxing on Grados.

 

[Rodent]

my brand new ultrasone hfi700 that can be yours for $125 + shipping. cant beat that.

 

[The D]

Quote:

Originally Posted by orangat I'm sure for very expensive headphones, listening taste would be more important than build and overall sound quality but at $100-150, I'd like to know what is a step-up from the KSC-75/497. I listen to rock/classical music. I don't like overly heavy bass and just want the best well built and balanced headphones I can get for 100-150. I'm planning to use it with an mp3 player or an audigy2 soundcard.

ATH-AD700!
I have had both the KSC75s and the HD497s, and the AD700s are far superior to both of them.
Here is a review by a guy who owns a headphone shop who sometimes posts here on Head-Fi.

 

[CSMR]

Quote:

Originally Posted by milkpowder I yield.

Lol! I missed this repartee.