Grado SR-60 for me?

[Lt_Core]

Here's the deal. I'm a huge metalhead, hard rock, punk, etc. For the price/performance, I can't go wrong with the SR-60's, right? There is no where to audition decent headphones where I live.

I might make a post in the "headphones for sale/trade" section. I can't get used to my Shure E2C's. Only have 20+ hours on them. Might consider trading them for some Grado's.

Here's my current setup. Would I see any improvement upgrading to the SR-60 based on my musical tastes?

iPod 3G
PocketAmp2 v2
Sik Ram Din
Senn HD497 (mostly use them for PC gaming)
Koss PortaPros
Shure E2C

 

[apnk]

Yes you cant go wrong with the SR60. Buy them!

 

[Helter Skelter]

I think everyone should have the SR-60 in their collection. It's just that good.

 

[gradojunkie]

you really get your money's worth with that SR-60's
they are a great pair of under a hundred $ headphones, but if you really want a good pair of rockin cans, save up for the SR-225's. there a bit pricey, but you wont be dissapointed

 

[dvdonly]

I will assume that you're homing in on the SR60s due to budget reasons, and if that's the case, then no I don't think you can go wrong with them.

My local dealer actually had a couple of each of the 60s, 80s and 125s, out for demo'ing. Once I changed to matching bowl pads on the SR60s [pulled them off of one of the SR80s], I felt those had more bass than either the 80 or 125. I know that's not the general consensus, but that was my experience in about an hour and a half of demo'ing (and all six or so cans had already been burned in).

And actually, now that I've put the modded Senn 414 pads on my SR60s, they definitely have more bass than with the comfies they came with and the bowls.

 

[kugino]

sr60 is the best value headphones, period! so much sound for so little dough.

 

[kramer5150]

IMHO SR60s are much clearer than e2cs, and have more bass impact. If you find the e2c treble roll off annoying, the SR60 will be a huge step up.

IMHO the SR60 is a much "tighter" sounding can than the porta... tighter sounding and more refined/controlled. But lacks the bloated, sometimes sloppy bass of the koss.

IMHO the SR60 is a nice step up from either the e2c or the porta.

Garrett

 

[XxATOLxX]

Is the 80 really worth the extra money?

 

[Lt_Core]

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Originally Posted by dvdonly I will assume that you're homing in on the SR60s due to budget reasons, and if that's the case, then no I don't think you can go wrong with them. My local dealer actually had a couple of each of the 60s, 80s and 125s, out for demo'ing. Once I changed to matching bowl pads on the SR60s [pulled them off of one of the SR80s], I felt those had more bass than either the 80 or 125. I know that's not the general consensus, but that was my experience in about an hour and a half of demo'ing (and all six or so cans had already been burned in). And actually, now that I've put the modded Senn 414 pads on my SR60s, they definitely have more bass than with the comfies they came with and the bowls.

Where do I find more info on modding Grado pads? Different pads offer different sounds/results?

I don't mind spending a couple of extra bucks but it seems that the SR-60's are perfect for my metal/rock tastes. More so than the SR-80's and 125's. Is that true?

 

[spike33]

sr60 is great for the price... 80 and 125 are better but only slightly. Warning: If you get sr60 and luv it, say good bye to your wallet

 

[LTUCCI1924]

HI: I think in the budget Grado line between the 60,80,125. That the Alessandro MS-1 are the best value for sound. I would not even consider the 125 as an option at their price and sound. The MS-1 had better bass and tamer highs over the other 60,80,125.

 

[Jahn]

If you love the porta, I think you are going the right direction by expanding to the Grado line. I agree, if you want to keep just north of 50, go for the SR60. If you want to keep just south of 100, go for the MS-1. It's a good problem to have, congrats on your future decision!

 

[Lt_Core]

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Originally Posted by LTUCCI1924 HI: I think in the budget Grado line between the 60,80,125. That the Alessandro MS-1 are the best value for sound. I would not even consider the 125 as an option at their price and sound. The MS-1 had better bass and tamer highs over the other 60,80,125.

Why do Alessandro's look like Grado's? Same manufacturer? I have small ears. Would I need to modify the pads on the Grado's or Alessandro's? Is there a good thread somewhere talking about the different Grado pads?

 

[LTUCCI1924]

Lt_Core
HI: There are lots of post on various pads for the Grado,Alessandro cans. I have had them all and with out a doubt the very best pads are the
www.headphile.com C-Pads. The Beta C-Pads give better and more bass and tame the highs while giving a better sound stage and the very best comfort.

 

[Lt_Core]

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Originally Posted by LTUCCI1924 Lt_Core HI: There are lots of post on various pads for the Grado,Alessandro cans. I have had them all and with out a doubt the very best pads are the www.headphile.com C-Pads. The Beta C-Pads give better and more bass and tame the highs while giving a better sound stage and the very best comfort.

Not that I'm a tightwad or anything but the Beta C-Pads cost as much as the actual headphones. Do you have the Beta or Beta-port pads? Why are there so many dang options?

The different types of wood look very cool! (seeing wallet float away....)