[RollsDownWindowsManually]

Well, maybe.....

As an MS2 owner, I auditioned both the SR-60 and SR-125 at a local hi-fi shop today, and WOW, I was really surprised by the SR-125, especially considering they are the lowest rated Grado at Headroom.

To me they had solid bass thump, crisp highs, and a very clear presentation. Maybe I'm just a fan of a very bright presentation at didn't really realize it. Without having my MS2's to do a side by side comparison, I think the SR-125 compared really favorably, especially considering the big price difference. I found the highs on the 125's to perhaps be more engaging that what I have been listening to on the MS2's.....really edgy and crisp.

The SR-60 really didn't do all that much for me....sound murky, bass was good, but intrument seperation and treble detail wasn't on the same level as the 125's or MS2's. Maybe the comfy pads had a lot to do with this? In any case, I would say the extra money for the 125's is definitely justified over the SR-60's.

I will definitely need to bring my MS2 back to this shop and do a side by side comparison with the SR-125 for further analysis. Also, the shop is supposed to get an RS-1 and SR-325i in for auditioning purposes in a couple of weeks, so I have that to look forward to.

Just thought I'd share....

-RDWM

 

[Ross1]

Dont say that, im in the process of buying a MS-2i

 

[RollsDownWindowsManually]

Don't despair, I definitely need to go back for further analysis. I'm still kind of on the fence about the 125 vs the MS2, but I was pretty surprised at how much better than the 60 the 125 sounded.... I went in not expecting to be able to hear much difference between those two, especially since the 125's seem to be the red-headed stepchild of the Grado line. The SR-60 with those comfys wasn't a whole lot dissimilair to my 20 dollar Koss KSC-55's.

 

[redshifter]

i'm not surprised. i auditioned sr60 -> sr325 and chose the sr125.

 

[RollsDownWindowsManually]

Quote:

Originally Posted by redshifter /img/forum/go_quote.gif i'm not surprised. i auditioned sr60 -> sr325 and chose the sr125.

Good to know that I'm not the only one.

 

[jinp6301]

I defintely prefered the 225 to the 125. I felt that the highs were still too piercing compared to the 225 and the 325. Maybe you like the grado "colored" sound to the more neutral Alessandros?

 

[MaZa]

The Grado sound caught you off guard it seems? Alessandros are bit mellower afterall, so no wonder you might get excited about Grados... hmmm... excitement? And thats exactly what you want perhaps?

Do a swap with some headfier, from MS2 to 325i!

 

[Redo]

Try to audition a 225 if possible!!!

 

[stan11003]

Funny I am pretty sensitive to highs, I have to use treble reduction when listening to ER4Ps. But I love the treble on the SR125. They are still not as detailed as the HD650 at home but they are fun.

 

[cmirza]

I preferred the SR225 to the MS2i, but mostly because I didn't like the amount of detail the MS2i revealed.