mfueger
100+ Head-Fier
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It's been a long time since I listened to both headphones at the same time, and if you would have asked me just a few days ago, the new addition to my stack, the RS-1, took the lead and primary time on my head. I primarily listen to my iPod while being away from my home system.
Tonight I got some time to "unfold" and hook things up to the home system (Sony SACD).
The Grado had leaped forward so much while listening to the portable setup with the iPod that I hardly even listened to the Sennheisers much anymore. Once you get comfortable and things sound perfect, there is no reason to "expriment" since things are NIRVANA.
Now backing off a little and listening inside the house to the stationary SACD with both headphones, the gap between them has once again closed dramatically.
The HD-600 is able to calmly unfold and present the music in a way I remember from days past, where they were the best I have ever heard. What's up with that? My ears are telling me that the Senns are happy with a higher front end while the Grado's are superb when listening to a lower quality front end.
To sum it up, there are clearly advantages with both headphones depending on the source and material you're listening to. Don't ever believe one is going to be supreme for all applications.
I feel blessed having both at hand to be able to experience the supreme performance they offer.
Tonight I got some time to "unfold" and hook things up to the home system (Sony SACD).
The Grado had leaped forward so much while listening to the portable setup with the iPod that I hardly even listened to the Sennheisers much anymore. Once you get comfortable and things sound perfect, there is no reason to "expriment" since things are NIRVANA.
Now backing off a little and listening inside the house to the stationary SACD with both headphones, the gap between them has once again closed dramatically.
The HD-600 is able to calmly unfold and present the music in a way I remember from days past, where they were the best I have ever heard. What's up with that? My ears are telling me that the Senns are happy with a higher front end while the Grado's are superb when listening to a lower quality front end.
To sum it up, there are clearly advantages with both headphones depending on the source and material you're listening to. Don't ever believe one is going to be supreme for all applications.
I feel blessed having both at hand to be able to experience the supreme performance they offer.