[exe163]

I am looking at SR60, SR80, SR125 and SR 225, how much difference are there between among them?

They look identical, and from Grado's site stated "SR225: This headphone has closer matched drivers and an improved rear screen that increases airflow by 50%". I am guessing if I take a SR125 and mod it will yield the same result?

Which of the four has the best bang/buck ratio?

 

[Rednamalas1]

Best bang for buck goes to SR-60 IMO, but SR-225 gets my vote for grados under 200$ - it hits the sweetest spot in SR lineup.

 

[SBD]

The reason why I suggest people start with sr60s instead of the sr80s is because the next best thing is the sr225. Although from sr60s, I might rather upgrade to something other than Grados just to try something new.

x2 for sr225.

 

[captian73]

don't forget the Alessandro MS series headphones
Alessandro High-End Products: Music Series Headphones

 

[Aimless1]

The SR60 is arguably the best value. But the SR225s are sweet indeed. If you are simply looking to try Grados, try the SR60. If you are looking for a hp that you'll want to keep for a long time, then the SR225 is probably a better option.

 

[nickchen]

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Originally Posted by captian73 /img/forum/go_quote.gif don't forget the Alessandro MS series headphones Alessandro High-End Products: Music Series Headphones

Agreed. I once compared the SR225 with the MS1 and the MS2 and was very disappointed by the Grado - a muffled MS1 with a slice more bass.

 

[rwest1389]

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Originally Posted by nickchen /img/forum/go_quote.gif Agreed. I once compared the SR225 with the MS1 and the MS2 and was very disappointed by the Grado - a muffled MS1 with a slice more bass.

Hmm, I have to disagree. MS1s are a great deal, but I much preferred 225s. I didn't see the 225s as muffled at all compared to MS1s

To each his own? Maybe I just enjoy the grado 'edge' more. I didn't think the MS1s were as good with guitars as sr225s.

But to your question, do you have an amp?
With amp: sr225s
Without: sr60s or sr80s (Ive only tried sr80s)

 

[exe163]

Thanks for the feedbacks, where and about how much will I able to get a used SR60 with good condition? Will I able to sell it soon afterward around the same price, chances I am going to keep it is minimum.

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With amp: sr225s Without: sr60s or sr80s (Ive only tried sr80s)

Will SR225 perform well without amp? Hearing it is better with amp making it future proof for me

, but I have no plan on getting one with amp, too costly for me atm

 

[carlineng]

The entire Grado SR line performs well without an amp.

 

[ronnielee54]

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where and about how much will I able to get a used SR60 with good condition? Will I able to sell it soon afterward around the same price,

Check the for sale forum on a regular basis. You probaly won't save more than $15 or $20 buying used, as the SR60's don't loose their value very much. I think about as low as I have seen them listed for is $50. More commonly they are listed for $60. You won't loose much when you resell, and you should be able to sell them rather quickly. I am betting once you hear them, you won't want to.

 

[exe163]

Thanks for the info, will you suggest me to go with new instead, saving some time searching and dealing with paypal. Even though I will sell them, sooner or later.

Headroom:
Regular Price: $69.00
Our Price: $62.10

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Originally Posted by ronnielee54 /img/forum/go_quote.gif I am betting once you hear them, you won't want to.

... and get a SR225 if I can afford it

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Also, how does the MS-1 perform comparing to sr60?

 

[ronnielee54]

I would probably buy new myself just to get them quicker, and as I said earlier, you won't loose that much when you sell them. I have never heard SR60's so I can't really compare them to the MS1's (which I do have). I can say that the MS1's are really great. Some Headfiers who have owned numerous Grado's have placed the MS1 between the SR125 and SR 225. By tomorrow I will be able to tell you how SR325i's sound. Mine should arrive today

 

[cruisaire]

This thread is my current dilemna. I wanted 225's, but hit a deal on new 60s today. I figured, "why not?". I am still considering the 225s, but only after I spend substantial time with the 60s.

 

[John E Woven]

I really, really, really like the SR225's.

 

[Tomikans]

i like bigger numbers, so i went for the sr80.