Best rock headphones??

[Fido]

Hey

I've been told that the grado sr 225 is the best headphones for rock.
Is that true or are there some that are better?
I will max spend 300$.

Thanks

 

[NotoriousBIG_PJ]

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Originally Posted by Fido Hey I've been told that the grado sr 225 is the best headphones for rock. Is that true or are there some that are better? I will max spend 300$. Thanks

I feel that the grado sr225 is the best rock headphone for under $300. The sr325 is much to bright and fatigueing.

Biggie.

 

[cosmopragma]

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Originally Posted by NotoriousBIG_PJ I feel that the grado sr225 is the best rock headphone for under $300. The sr325 is much to bright and fatigueing. Biggie.

Ditto.
All I have to add is that the flat pads from head-fi sponsor Todd are a must.

 

[Jahn]

SR225 plus flats from todd will run you under your $300 with cash to spare and it will do you right by rock.

 

[sacd lover]

Todd (ttvj)sells the 225 with flats for right around $200 total plus shipping.

 

[Fido]

what about hd 580??

Almost everyone seems to love them..
Can they rock or should I stick with the sr225?

Can the sr 225 work well without an amp??

 

[NotoriousBIG_PJ]

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Originally Posted by Fido what about hd 580?? Almost everyone seems to love them.. Can they rock or should I stick with the sr225?

They are a more laid back sound. All the grado's are a faster and more in your face sound.

Biggie.

 

[Fido]

then i don't now what to get...

I listen mainly to rock, but that from radiohead to soilwork to a perfect circle to dream theater to ..........

So which one would do the best job, overall??

How about Alessandro MS1 or MS2??

 

[Jahn]

well if it helps, a 580 (300 Ohms) will need an amp, a 225 (32 Ohms) won't.

 

[elnero]

The Grado's should work fine without an amp whereas it's my feeling that a decent amp is almost a requirement for the HD580's. Regardless, amped or not I think the Grado's would be better for rock. I have RS-1's and I prefer them to the 580's for every genre but they excel at rock. You haven't heard guitar until you've heard it through a Grado.

 

[tagosaku]

If you have an amp to drive it, DT-880 should be good also.

 

[BigD]

Another vote for sr225!!!
It will cost you $200 max and save you $100 from your budget which you can add in the future to get hd580 to cover most genre of music.
SR225 are fine unamped, but better amped.

 

[greenhorn]

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Originally Posted by Fido Hey I've been told that the grado sr 225 is the best headphones for rock. Is that true or are there some that are better? I will max spend 300$. Thanks

It is true, in this price range.

SR325 are also very good, but sometimes they sound too bright (depending on the recording).

It's better to get them both.

 

[Fido]

but how about Alessandro MS1 or MS2??

Heard that they are modded grados.
Are they better or just the same.
And can they be bought in Europe?

 

[ReDVsion]

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Originally Posted by tagosaku If you have an amp to drive it, DT-880 should be good also.

ARE YOU STONED? NO! Noooooo!

I've owned a DT880. Aside from progressive, these things do not have the energy or agression for rock. Ugh. Great set of cans, but... UGH! I can't believe someone would recommend DT880s for rock.

I will throw in another vote for the SR225. I currently own the Alessandro MS2 and find them a bit too 'honky' for my tastes. However, I may just not be a Grado person, especially considering most people like the MS2 over the SR225. If you find yourself having a similar affliction, dial 1-800-AKG-K240 for assistance.