[TURBO]

After comparing these brands, my thesis concluded:

Ety sound = Grado sound
Shure sound = Sennheiser sound

So, according to your brand preferences, now you can choose your next canal phones.

Etys / Grados = Better Highs
Senns / Shure = Better Bass + Mids

 

[radicaltothemax]

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Originally Posted by TURBO After comparing these brands, my thesis concluded: Ety sound = Grado sound Shure sound = Sennheiser sound So, according to your brand preferences, now you can choose your next canal phones. Etys / Grados = Better Highs Senns / Shure = Better Bass + Mids

Now I've never heard any canalphones
But word on the street is that etys sound like crap when it comes to metal.

So i'm not sure such a cut and dry conclusion, but yet again, havent heard them, could be completly off?

 

[LTUCCI1924]

HI: What? Senns / Shure = Better Bass + Mids. I don't think there is a better headphone for mids than the Grado and with the C Pads the bass is just awesome. Every Sennheiser I ever heard was laid back, some more than others but still laid back. And I never heard a shure that had bass like a full size headphone. No offense intended but this is way off.

 

[TURBO]

All these conclusions assume that you had a good seal.

 

[Duncan]

Sorry Lou, but I have to disagree with you.

Having moved away from the Grados, I can safely say that IMHO Grado midrange is too much, pushing the vocals especially, a bit too much in your face, making for an at times fatuiging listen.

I'm not saying that you're wrong... obviously if you like what you hear, then thats great

- Just giving an opinion from the other side of the fence

 

[LTUCCI1924]

HI: Ok What ever you say. You win. Have a nice day.

 

[TURBO]

Quote:

Originally Posted by LTUCCI1924 HI: What? Senns / Shure = Better Bass + Mids. I don't think there is a better headphone for mids than the Grado and with the C Pads the bass is just awesome. Every Sennheiser I ever heard was laid back, some more than others but still laid back. And I never heard a shure that had bass like a full size headphone. No offense intended but this is way off.

No offense intended but all these, are my impressions. Thanks.

 

[KenW]

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Originally Posted by radicaltothemax But word on the street is that etys sound like crap when it comes to metal.

I will disagree slightly with this statement. JMO but I think the ety's and metal synergy really depends on the player. Despite all the concerns over the Karma and it's reliability, it does a great job with the ety's with metal. The eq makes it just fine IMO. Now using the ety/ipod combo(which, admittedly,I don't get to do often), I don't feel as good about it even eq'd. The thin bass is really noticed with the ipod at least to my ear. Some will argue that the bass from the karma/ety combo is artificial or boomy but I think that's a very subjective assessment. To each his own I suppose. JMO and thoughts.

 

[LTUCCI1924]

Duncan
HI: How are you. SIR there are two new kids on the block if you will but I am afraid that you wont give them a try so you will not know what I am talking about. KID one the new and improved Grado 325i. Kid two the C Pad Beta adapter with the beyer Velor pads. This combo has a much smoother presentation with better bass,mids,highs,sound stage and awesome comfort. I stopped using Grados because of shrill highs and bad comfort and little bass. I went though a lot of different headphones and am glad to say I am back to the Grado.

 

[Duncan]

Lou,

Funnily enough, if the SR325i retains its heritage from the original SR325 then I would envisage that that would be the only Grado that I could now listen to.

Again, I must emphasise that i'm only saying that my opinion differs to yours, and not a case of me being right, and you wrong, or anything to that effect.

I'm really glad you're enjoying your 325is

 

[LTUCCI1924]

Duncan
HI: The GOLD 325i is a better 325 in that it has smoother highs but still extended. The mids are nicer sounding and the bass is better with a nice sound stage. This is Grados 50 anniversary I think and they put allot into the 325i. But that is not the end of story because I still would not want the 325i as is. With the C PAD it makes the 325i very comfortable and gives it still better bass with smoother highs and mids and a even better sound stage. I value your opinion and am not arguing or disagreeing you. But when you said you are done with the Grado as I was I just thought you might like to listen to this great combo. Maybe you have a friend that has the combo that you could try.

 

[Duncan]

I will give it a try Lou

TURBO.

Apologies for de-railing your thread

To bring it back on track, personally I am more in agreement with you than not

 

[TURBO]

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Originally Posted by Duncan I will give it a try Lou TURBO. Apologies for de-railing your thread To bring it back on track, personally I am more in agreement with you than not

No prob. I've been busy with my new Ipod Shufle and my new E3C. Thanks.

 

[EdipisReks]

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Originally Posted by radicaltothemax Now I've never heard any canalphones But word on the street is that etys sound like crap when it comes to metal.

word on the street is wrong.

 

[radicaltothemax]

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Originally Posted by EdipisReks word on the street is wrong.

Hmmm then I guess the one thread I saw, was wrong

Hell, one day I'll listen to all of them......one day...!