[nismo96]

Does anyone here know about any good headphone shops in Chicago or the surrounding suburbs? I'd like to try out various headphones before I go out and purchase any. TIA.

 

[Hajime]

I haven't tried any local shops, but you're welcome to try any of the headphones I own.

 

[nismo96]

Thanks for the very generous offer.

 

[OneMalt]

Tuberoller (a highly respected member here) has often talked about Decible Audio - http://www.store.yahoo.com/decibelchicago/

I know they carry Grado because I've had a couple of long distance dealings with them.

 

[joelk]

Hi,

I'd recommend Music Direct. They've got a really good selection.

 

[nick danger]

I like Holm Audio - just east of I-355 between I-88 and I-55. Nearby on Ogden Ave just west of I-294 is Audio Consultants. Two great places to go.
Holm has a great try 'em out policy. I got a couple of headphone amps for Sunday and Monday evaluation - very nice.
Nick

 

[nismo96]

Thanks for theose locations.

 

[john_jcb]

There is going to be a meet in Milwaukee in a couple of weeks you might want to attend. We will probably be having a Chicago get together in the Spring. Great opportunity to listen to amps and headphones without a salesman hovering nearby.

 

[nismo96]

Thanks John. I'm looking forward to that meet. I hope to be there. I was just looking for some local places as well.

I'm looking for a decent set of portable headphones for now. From reading posts on the forum I'm leaning on the Sennheiser PX100, PX200, or Grado SR60 models. A couple of the dealers listed here, plus a shop called Simply Stereo in Hoffman Estates seem to carry Grado, but I'm having difficulty find a reseller of lower model Sennheiser headphones.

 

[Born2bwire]

Holm has a large selection of the Sennheiser, I know they have the HD495's for example but I would call them to see if they have any PXxxx series. They do have the entire Grado line from the SR-40's up to the RS-1's and they carry the ASL MG Head OTL Ver. 2 and the Grado RA-1. It's near the 75th street overpass by 355 in Woodridge.