[HiFiBoi]

I agree that they will not be at their best when out and about, but I must say that wearing good quality open headphones outdoors at night is quite an amazing experience. I used to go hiking a lot, there is no silence like night time outdoor silence. I do have Shure SE530's so I'm good on the IEM front, I just want some variation. They should be here next week so I'll be able to judge for myself soon enough, I do enjoy flying the audiophile flag sometimes though

 

[SemiAudiophile]

the higher model Grado's are too precious to be worn outside. they won't sound as good through a portable anyway. if you must, go no higher than a SR125(i) or SR225(i).

 

[chud]

im sure the guy wouldnt be wearing them in a hurricane or while walking through some nuclear fallout.

 

[Scooterboy]

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Originally Posted by SemiAudiophile /img/forum/go_quote.gif the higher model Grado's are too precious to be worn outside. they won't sound as good through a portable anyway. if you must, go no higher than a SR125(i) or SR225(i).

+++++I fully agree............

I can not understand the original OPs rational with this. Maybe his experience level??????

 

[Resonator]

Be nice to your mannequin head. Have it listen to music the right way and turn these headphones around! I am sure it will get upset having to listen to music like that!

 

[Wiggy Fuzz]

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Originally Posted by Scooterboy /img/forum/go_quote.gif +++++I fully agree............ I can not understand the original OPs rational with this. Maybe his experience level??????

i wear my 325is's outdoors all the time. i just can't be fussed with different kinds of headphones for different occasions, so i just wear them everywhere.

i just avoid very noisy places, because they're wide open cans, that's all.

 

[HiFiBoi]

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Originally Posted by Scooterboy /img/forum/go_quote.gif +++++I fully agree............ I can not understand the original OPs rational with this. Maybe his experience level??????

My rational is that I am incredibly passionate about good quality sound and I don't know if the look of something should warrant not wearing them outdoors, unless you are saying this because your insecurities about what strangers think outweigh your passions, which is fine

I know I'll get a dip in quality but I've worn full size headphones outdoors before and have been much more satisfied than I am now with the SE530's. However, the Shure's have many other benefits that the Grado's cannot match, but for light strolling I don't couldn't care less how I look. Experience has little to do with how much you enjoy something.

 

[roker]

I never wear mine outside but everyone that has seen my headphones love them. They always make a comment like, "Those are cool and retro".

I have a feeling that it also depends on who your friends are.