[headphonejunkie]

Gotcha. It all depends on what you like. For me they are fine.I like cleaner bass than fuzzy, bloated, bass.I wouldn't say they have weak bass though.

 

[intoflatlines]

The SR225 is such a great sounding headphone. The Beyer cushion really improves the comfort and looks, in my opinion.

 

[Aimless1]

Quote:

Originally Posted by intoflatlines /img/forum/go_quote.gif The SR225 is such a great sounding headphone. The Beyer cushion really improves the comfort and looks, in my opinion.

The famous (or infamous) Grado bowl pads were of concern to me before I received the 225s. I have to admit that I have not listened for more than 4 hours at any one time, but I found the bowls to be fine.

Comfort, sound and looks are all individual choices. So far, the stock 225s deliver on all fronts for me.

 

[intoflatlines]

Well, the Beyer cushions I'm talking about is the headband cusion from the DT770, not the earpads.

I also found that the bowls were very comfortable. I can pretty much wear them for awhile with no discomfort. I also think that the bowls sound better on the SR225 than the other pads that I have tried.

 

[joos]

After I got SR-225 last Saturday, I haven’t use my RS2 or MS2i much. I think SR225 are great headphones indeed.

 

[Aimless1]

Well, the Beyer cushions I'm talking about is the headband cusion from the DT770, not the earpads.QUOTE]

Oops. Missed that.

 

[skudmunky]

Quote:

Originally Posted by intoflatlines /img/forum/go_quote.gif Well, the Beyer cushions I'm talking about is the headband cusion from the DT770, not the earpads. I also found that the bowls were very comfortable. I can pretty much wear them for awhile with no discomfort. I also think that the bowls sound better on the SR225 than the other pads that I have tried.

I love my SR225 with the stock bowls.

 

[Aura]

Got my HD414's. They sure are comfortable, but I haven't really come to a conclusion about the sound yet. I had tape-modded my bowls previously and was really enjoying the extra punchiness from the bass. I don't know if my ears are deceiving me but the sound just isn't feeling quite as natural somehow. I really need more time with them I think before I can start a/b'ing.

 

[intoflatlines]

With any pad that brings the driver closer to the ear, it makes the sound muddy, in my opinion. I think bowls are perfect.

 

[Aura]

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Originally Posted by intoflatlines /img/forum/go_quote.gif With any pad that brings the driver closer to the ear, it makes the sound muddy, in my opinion. I think bowls are perfect.

At the moment I would have to agree with you. I think muddy might be the term I was searching for. With my bowls I was also using 2 thin pads to cover the drivers and make it slightly more comfortable, and I never sensed any muddiness with the sound.

Argh, I may have wasted $9 here.

 

[crewchief]

I just grabbed my 225's after listening to my 701's for awhile and damn I love them. I am almost on the fence of trading off the 701's and my bad driver 580's for a 650 as I do love the Senn sound as well.

 

[John E Woven]

That is all.

 

[MetalGeek]

Well, after a several month long debate, I just pulled the trigger on the SR225 from HeadRoom (as a birthday present to myself!

). I just couldn't decide whether I wanted the 225 or 325i, so I figured with HeadRoom's awesome return policy I could just trade up if I think the 325i will be worth the extra $100. The Denon D2000 were also high up on the list, but there's just something about Grado that draws me in like a tractor beam. I love the way they look, too.

What really set the ball in motion was the acquisition of my Sleek SA6. They sound so good that I couldn't quite enjoy my HD595 as much as I felt I needed to...there was just something missing! I've practically stopped listening to them because I like the SA6 that much better. From the way I hear the Grados described, they'll fit perfectly with what I'm looking for.

They should arrive on Wednesday, and I can't wait!!!

 

[Planar_head]

Let the Grados have some time playing music -- I put them on the second I unpacked 'em and I was disapointed... But now I enjoy my listens.

 

[RickB]

Quote:

Originally Posted by MetalGeek /img/forum/go_quote.gif Well, after a several month long debate, I just pulled the trigger on the SR225 from HeadRoom (as a birthday present to myself! ). I just couldn't decide whether I wanted the 225 or 325i, so I figured with HeadRoom's awesome return policy I could just trade up if I think the 325i will be worth the extra $100. The Denon D2000 were also high up on the list, but there's just something about Grado that draws me in like a tractor beam. I love the way they look, too. What really set the ball in motion was the acquisition of my Sleek SA6. They sound so good that I couldn't quite enjoy my HD595 as much as I felt I needed to...there was just something missing! I've practically stopped listening to them because I like the SA6 that much better. From the way I hear the Grados described, they'll fit perfectly with what I'm looking for. They should arrive on Wednesday, and I can't wait!!!

I too own the HD595 and felt that there was something missing. For now at least, the SR225 seems to fit the bill for me and I hope it likewise does so for you.