There was a time when I didn't believe in burn in as well...But then my not so good sounding speakers one day decided to start sounding magical...Wild believes now. I heard that someone said those speakers need burn in and I was like yeah maybe they will change a little bit and it going to be my perception rather than the speakers, but no change of perception is that powerfull or dramatic as the sound signature change.
I would say to switch out the s-pads with some other pad though. I'm currently using (sharpied-black, they are honestly not making my ears black at all it's amazing) HD414's, made all the difference.
@robokevin It should be blatantly obvious I'm new to all this here so I may or may not know what I'm talking about, but I really do like my SR80e's. The detail is astounding and zoning out and into the music with them is just great. They have a very unique look to them as well. Not everyone may like it but I personally love the design
They can get a little uncomfortable with long wear though, not gonna lie. I don't find it nearly as bad as some people seem to claim, but I kinda fidget a lot with them, especially when I'm doing other things and the pressure on my ears lead to distraction. However if I'm just listening to music and let them be, I get used to them after a little bit. And you might have to get used to the sound in general. I know whoever just said they shouldn't be harsh... but they were harsh for me. And yes, I was wearing them correctly, like I said I fidgeted with them in every position possible :/ The harshness was probably exacerbated by a headache I had though, so I dunno. They're more or less fine now, I just let music run through them for a couple hours a day.
But honestly if you're heart is set on Grados, get some grados! Even if you think you made a mistake afterwards you could probably sell it back to someone and make most of your money back. It's really not that big a deal :3
If I go Grado, it's going to be between sr80e and sr225e. I don't really have a budget but I'm value-conscious and always looking for the 'bang for the buck' sweet spot. It seems like the sr225e is the way to go. But can anyone tell me the REAL differences between the two? Spec-wise, the main difference is 20-22khz. I'm pretty sure I can't hear over 20khz. But will sr225e perform significantly better?
Lastly, these are 32 ohm headphones, but browsing this thread, many people like to use amps with them. This may be a dumb question, but why? I would expect plenty of volume out of my phone unamped (it powers my 38 ohm audio technicas just fine). Is it because amps will change the nature of the sound? Should I get an amp? It seems a lot in this thread like Little Dot I+. What differences can I expect with this amp vs unamped? Are Grado OK to listen to unamped? Even if I get an amp, I still would like a headphone that is at least *decent* unamped, for versatility purposes (I do business travel and spend a lot of time in hotel rooms).
I've got sr225e, little dot i+, and some GE tubes in my Amazon cart right now, and waffling back and forth over pulling the trigger. Help!!!
PS: I post in this thread because I want a biased opinionI've really got my heart set on Grado, I can't really explain why. I just want to make sure I don't make a mistake.
Hey guys,
I'm seeking some input. I'm relatively new to quality headphones. I bought a pair of Shure e3c IEMs (I guess they were the precursor to the se315s) about 12 years ago, and they bit the dust about a month ago after giving me a whole lot of use.
I wanted to try on-ear headphones this time, so based on ratings on Amazon and reviews, I bought Audio Technica ATH-M50X.
Now, it's important to note that I listen to music two ways:
1. Casually, when working or doing something. I usually listen to electronic music, ambient, hip hop, or 80s alternative pop.
2. For enjoyment of the music and nothing else. In this case I usually listen to progressive rock/metal, post-rock (like mogwai, godspeed, explosions in the sky), SOME (non-progressive) classic rock, or sometimes, but rarely, jazz.
For use case #1, the ATH-M50X could not have been a better choice. For use case #2, they're not very good.
So, I'm thinking about getting another set of headphones specifically for critical listening. My main objective here is to get better performance in the mid-range and separation. I am OK with open-backs for this purpose.
It's really coming down to Grado vs Sennheiser. I'm kind of leaning more towards Grado because they seem like the sound signature is a little more fun, I love the look, and I love that they're made in the USA. Grado seems to excite me a lot more than Senns. Unfortunately, I don't have the ability to try out anything in person.
Do you think Grado would be a good fit here? Could you compare and contrast the differences between Grado and Sennheiser options? Let's say, 80e vs 558, 225e vs 598?
If I go Grado, it's going to be between sr80e and sr225e. I don't really have a budget but I'm value-conscious and always looking for the 'bang for the buck' sweet spot. It seems like the sr225e is the way to go. But can anyone tell me the REAL differences between the two? Spec-wise, the main difference is 20-22khz. I'm pretty sure I can't hear over 20khz. But will sr225e perform significantly better?
Lastly, these are 32 ohm headphones, but browsing this thread, many people like to use amps with them. This may be a dumb question, but why? I would expect plenty of volume out of my phone unamped (it powers my 38 ohm audio technicas just fine). Is it because amps will change the nature of the sound? Should I get an amp? It seems a lot in this thread like Little Dot I+. What differences can I expect with this amp vs unamped? Are Grado OK to listen to unamped? Even if I get an amp, I still would like a headphone that is at least *decent* unamped, for versatility purposes (I do business travel and spend a lot of time in hotel rooms).
I've got sr225e, little dot i+, and some GE tubes in my Amazon cart right now, and waffling back and forth over pulling the trigger. Help!!!
PS: I post in this thread because I want a biased opinion
I'm known to say a lot of nonsense, so it's nice to see a normal person that agrees with me.
I was just kidding about saying a lot of nonsense, the truth is that I'm brilliant....Ahhh who am I kidding, I'm a Genius....you don't believe me, here's an exemple of my geniousness.
During a hot spell, I contacted the TV news stations, and suggested that they ask everybody to have their air conditionners facing the opposite way, this lowered the outside temperature, and VOILA!, problem solved.
