[oddity]

With xmas coming just around the corner, and my SR-125i's all broken in, I figured it was time to try and weasel myself a headphone upgrade.

So which one would you pick, and why:

Sennheiser HD600

-OR-

Grado RS-2i

 

[majkel]

Me, Grado RS2i.

 

[jpstereo]

RS2i for me too. Just picked one up a few weeks ago and I am now wondering what took me so long! Very nice indeed....

 

[Drubbing]

If you like the Grado sound, the RS2 is more of the same only better, I jumped from MS1 -> RS2. If you want something different, then the Senn's are that.

 

[Seamaster]

HD600 for me in this case. It is all personal tast. I sold my RS-1, don't miss it.

 

[MD1032]

Both are excellent choices. It really depends on the kind of music you listen to. Could you tell us a bit about your listening habits? In general, the Sennheisers have an edge in classical, and the Grados have an edge in rock, but they can sound quite similar in the right system and it's really down to personal taste.

 

[pcf]

I would try to audition both before making a decision. Especially the 600 since they are so different from your SR125.
If it was me I would be tempted to try the Senn600 for a bigger change.

 

[RallyMaster]

The HD600 for soundstage and the different sound signature.

 

[hentai]

If you have the intention and funds to invest in source , cable, amp and replacement cable, I recommend the hd600.

 

[john53]

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Originally Posted by hentai /img/forum/go_quote.gif If you have the intention and funds to invest in source , cable, amp and replacement cable, I recommend the hd600.

I agree 100%,except the replacement cable.The replacement cable,in my opinion,is not so important for the sound quality,amp and source make the biggest differences with the hd 600.

 

[BobinNJ]

I have both, well almost; SR-325is & Senn 600. Senns are nice for classical & vocals, especially female. Grados' are better for rock. I've lately put the thin flat cushions on the Grados, which really brings out the bass. Senns are more comfortable for long use.
My $.02.

 

[oddity]

I listen to pretty much everything, but for the most part I listen to rock and electronic music.

 

[majkel]

Quote:

Originally Posted by john53 /img/forum/go_quote.gif I agree 100%,except the replacement cable.The replacement cable,in my opinion,is not so important for the sound quality,amp and source make the biggest differences with the hd 600.

As it all does with the RS2's. Speaking Grados are inferior for classical to Sennheiser... show me a better 'phone for classical than Grado GS1000(i).

 

[azncookiecutter]

Quote:

Originally Posted by oddity /img/forum/go_quote.gif I listen to pretty much everything, but for the most part I listen to rock and electronic music.

Go Grado.

 

[rhythmdevils]

Quote:

Originally Posted by oddity /img/forum/go_quote.gif I listen to pretty much everything, but for the most part I listen to rock and electronic music.

It doesn't really matter what you listen to, it matters more how you want music portrayed. So since you already have a grado, tell us what you like/dislike about them. Otherwise you'll just hear people's favorites, which is totally useless.