Long time lurker, first time poster here.
So, I was thinking of investing in another headphone, and was wistfully looking at the Grado range. From what I've read on these pages, most of you guys regard the SR225i highly, But I was really entranced by the look and the promise of a metal bodied SR325i(or for that matter, an Alessandro MS2)
in the Case of the SR325i, what would you attribute the $100 cost difference to? Is it just the premium you fork over for the Aluminum Housings, or is there a Sonic Advantage that you will get? Money is sort of tight at my end, so I would want to make a good investment. Another option i was thinking of was to order a SR225i, plus the G-Cush pads, and a silver 4-core cable with a decent plug to Mod the phones. That would also work out to cost as much as a stock SR325i, given the Arm-and-Leg pricing of the pads and good cable.
if it helps, my current rig consists of an HD595, an AKG K420, YUIN PK2's, and a pair of UE Super.Fi - 4's. These are usually paired to a Cowon D2, or in emergencies to a Motorola Milestone, and usually through a HiFi amplifier at home(which really seems to bring alive the HD595's) I am liking the slightly aggressive midrange of the newly purchased AKG, and i think i want more of the same from my next pair. Hence, Grados come to my mind as an obvious choice.
Sincere Apologies if this has been discussed before. Do point to the relevant thread, if you will.
Thanks!
So, I was thinking of investing in another headphone, and was wistfully looking at the Grado range. From what I've read on these pages, most of you guys regard the SR225i highly, But I was really entranced by the look and the promise of a metal bodied SR325i(or for that matter, an Alessandro MS2)
in the Case of the SR325i, what would you attribute the $100 cost difference to? Is it just the premium you fork over for the Aluminum Housings, or is there a Sonic Advantage that you will get? Money is sort of tight at my end, so I would want to make a good investment. Another option i was thinking of was to order a SR225i, plus the G-Cush pads, and a silver 4-core cable with a decent plug to Mod the phones. That would also work out to cost as much as a stock SR325i, given the Arm-and-Leg pricing of the pads and good cable.
if it helps, my current rig consists of an HD595, an AKG K420, YUIN PK2's, and a pair of UE Super.Fi - 4's. These are usually paired to a Cowon D2, or in emergencies to a Motorola Milestone, and usually through a HiFi amplifier at home(which really seems to bring alive the HD595's) I am liking the slightly aggressive midrange of the newly purchased AKG, and i think i want more of the same from my next pair. Hence, Grados come to my mind as an obvious choice.
Sincere Apologies if this has been discussed before. Do point to the relevant thread, if you will.
Thanks!