[andrzejpw]

I know this has been done before, but my friend wants to ask. I guess he's actually listened to me when I praised headphones, not my other friends, who made fun of me.

He's getting a nomad jukebox for x-mas, and he wants to get good phones. what should he get, sr60s or sr80s? senn 495s? No amp, for now

 

[acidtripwow]

For all types of music I like the Grado SR60. The SR80 has more bass but can sound harsh at high volumes. I have not heard the Senn 495.

 

[shivohum]

SR60...

 

[Braver]

sr60

 

[Xander]

You realize, this guy is going to wonder where the bass went when he listens to the SR60s...

 

[jlo mein]

i've read around that the sr60's are a WAY better deal than the sr80's if ur not using an amp....i just listened to the 60's this past weekend, and i'm now thinking of getting a pair....

 

[DesBen]

Is he going to use the Nomad as a portable? If so, the Sony V6 would be a killer choice. Else, strongly consider the SR60.

And the SR60 have plenty of bass. The sound feels complete. To my hears much nicer than that of the HD495 (unamplified).

 

[jlo mein]

i thought ppl said the sony v6's are too analytical for mp3's???

 

[andrzejpw]

Hmm, interesting vr6s. . .

Yes, he'll be using it as a portable.

So, sr60 seems to be the favorite . . .

Although he's not interested in getting into high-fi . . . it'll be interesting to listen to sr60s. Maybe I'll spike his interest . . .

 

[gloco]

Quote:

Originally posted by jlo mein i thought ppl said the sony v6's are too analytical for mp3's???

Not for me, if there converted well, they can sound quite nice. If done horribly (god knows how this happens) it'll sound like dog crap.

George