[Shane D]

No reviewer is perfect, but someone with this view of Grado sound is not someone I give much weight to. I find Major Hi-Fi more in tune with my preferences.

I feel the same way. I don't think any reviewer that dislikes my gear is wrong or unqualified. However there is no use in my reading/listening to their reviews if we don't have anything in common.

Ideally I like to follow people who share my love for certain sound signatures, and if I am really lucky, listens to some of the music that I like.

I find that some of the most informative reviews of new gear, for me, are when they mention gear that I owned, do own or want to own. It gives me a better idea of what I am looking at.

 

[johanchandy]

I love the HD6XX (which is basically the 650). It's my go to daily driver headphone. Which headphone I use depends on what I'm in the mood for that day. I think it's silly to limit yourself to just one sound signature. When I want something more "fun", I'll reach for my Grados or maybe my HE-500. HD6XX are more used for gaming and watching movies. Though, I admit there are a lot of brands I haven't tried at all yet. Maybe someday I'll find something better than my 6XX for that stuff.

The hd6xx is godly for movies! I regret selling mine

 

[iFi audio]

I don't trust any single review, I look at everything I can find before making a purchase.

Although I'm a manufacturer's representative, I'm also a consumer just as everyone else and I also wouldn't trust a single review no matter how good or convincing it might be. I always digest as many reviews as I can in hope of finding a pattern, which then decides whether I pursue a home trial or not. I apply this not only to audio but pretty much every other electronic equipment if I can and rarely I'm not happy.

 

[ruthieandjohn]

The review I trust the most is my own. I have found that it almost Always matches my preferences, and I am rarely surprised when I hear the headphone after reading my review. In fact, any time I buy a headphone costing more than about $300, I read my review first!

 

[iFi audio]

The review I trust the most is my own. I have found that it almost Always matches my preferences, and I am rarely surprised when I hear the headphone after reading my review. In fact, any time I buy a headphone costing more than about $300, I read my review first!

Now that's what I call an impressive confidence

And putting some trust in our own ears never hurts too

 

[Damien Grief]

The hd6xx is godly for movies! I regret selling mine

For sure. They're great. And they're insanely comfortable to wear for long periods of time.

 

[iFi audio]

For sure. They're great. And they're insanely comfortable to wear for long periods of time.

Great cans for sure! Actually great enough that we designed a product with a very special feature just for them

 

[elvergun]

No reviewer is perfect, but someone with this view of Grado sound is not someone I give much weight to. I find Major Hi-Fi more in tune with my preferences.

The weird thing is that I agreed with some of his reviews and disagreed with some of his opinions (like the fact that he didn't like the Grado house sound). He didn't hate Grado though. I think he thought that they were to bright for his tastes. One thing is for sure, he knew a good headphone when he heard one (even if he didn't like the signature) -- he had heard everything under the sun, so he would know.

I never bought anything based solely on his opinion...but I also would not buy anything until I heard what he thought about it.

 

[kmhaynes]

The review I trust the most is my own. I have found that it almost Always matches my preferences, and I am rarely surprised when I hear the headphone after reading my review. In fact, any time I buy a headphone costing more than about $300, I read my review first!

Haha, I feel the same way about my own reviews!!

 

[iFi audio]

One thing is for sure, he knew a good headphone when he heard one (even if he didn't like the signature) -- he had heard everything under the sun, so he would know.

To appreciate a product even if it doesn't float one's personal boat is a highly appreciated skill in my book. Not many reviewers can turn off their private biases. But I also like to read very biased subjective stories driven by passion. There's place for every type of content.

 

[Roasty]

Guys I wanna pull the trigger but need some input!

I remember reading some posts about getting a new PS2000 but found there was ear cup tarnishing/discolouration/stains. Is this a hit and miss thing?

 

[bpcans]

Guys I wanna pull the trigger but need some input!

I remember reading some posts about getting a new PS2000 but found there was ear cup tarnishing/discolouration/stains. Is this a hit and miss thing?

For the past couple of years whenever I would visit my favorite audio stores I would kill a little time by asking to listen to some PS2000’s and 2000e’s. Of the three brand new pairs, and that one pair that seemed almost to be mine because I listened to them so often, I never saw any of their cups that were anything but perfectly shining silver.

 

[Roasty]

For the past couple of years whenever I would visit my favorite audio stores I would kill a little time by asking to listen to some PS2000’s and 2000e’s. Of the three brand new pairs, and that one pair that seemed almost to be mine because I listened to them so often, I never saw any of their cups that were anything but perfectly shining silver.

Thanks for the input! Perhaps just isolated incidents then. Would be sad to open the box and see imperfect cups!

 

[joseph69]

Guys I wanna pull the trigger but need some input!

I remember reading some posts about getting a new PS2000 but found there was ear cup tarnishing/discolouration/stains. Is this a hit and miss thing?

Definitely not.

 

[Mightygrey]

For sure. They're great. And they're insanely comfortable to wear for long periods of time.

They're still my go-to gaming cans.