closed headphones that replicate Grado sound?

[EdipisReks]

i have had my SR-60's for about 2 years, and i love them to death. i am, however, about ready to upgrade to higher end cans. i have been looking at the alessandro MS-1's, and they look like a fantastic deal. however, i have been thinking that i could use this upgrade to go to closed cans, as there are times that i listen in somewhat noisy environments and would like to use regular phones instead of canalphones. i love the grado sound, though i got a chance to hear the beyer DT880's and liked them a lot. however, the sound didn't seem quite "visceral". they seemed to be good for jazz and classical, but i don't think i would like them as much with my ministry and nine inch nails. does anyone have a recommendation? i would prefer not to spend more than $150-200.

 

[sbulack]

Many folks at Head-Fi have posted that if you love the Grado sound and are looking for a closed phone, the SONY CD3000 is for you.

 

[Iron_Dreamer]

Ironically, the Senn HD25 (not SP) is the most Grado-like closed can I've heard. The CD3000 is forward and bright like Grados, but I don't think it really sounds very similar.

 

[bangraman]

No, the CD3000 outdoes the RS-1 in many respects so it doesn't sound like a Grado

iron's right, the HD25-1 has to be among the most lower-end Grado-like phones. Quite aggressive but still reasonably well balanced.

 

[EdipisReks]

how much isolation does the HD25 give?

 

[Iron_Dreamer]

Less isolation than the HD280, a bit more than the DT770pro, significantly more than the Ultrasone 650's or AKG K271's, and of course way more than the CD3000.

 

[commando]

The only grados I tried had a very rolled off treble - which is how i'd describe the AKG271s. Take a look at my closed can review linked from my sig below.

 

[EdipisReks]

thanks everyone. i'm going to try the HD25-1 if i get a chance.