[PreVisistedTrailMix]

Hey, just wondering if it is possible to use the Grado portable? In other words, do they leak a lot of sound? (Usable in a library?) and are they solid/small enough to carry around?

Thanks a lot

Joe

PS: I will be using them on an Ipod

 

[kramer5150]

trans-portable.. maybe if you have a nice travel case.

portable, I say no. too big, heavy and bulky. IMHO. I tried my MS2 and it was just too awkward.

Garrett

 

[PreVisistedTrailMix]

Hmm...thanks. I guess I should add that I wont be using them in the train etc. Only when stationary such as when doing work or on a plane

Joe

 

[Electro Point]

Transportable, Not totally portable. You have to carry a bag with you to store them. I don't think they are too bulky because I used to carry and use full sized headphones for portable.
Only problems with the Grado's are the cables, you have to be careful to not let the cup spin around or else the cable will be all twisted.
Another thing is they leak out a lot of what your playing and leak in a ton of background noise.

 

[stewtheking]

For use in the library... no, no, no. All grados leak masses of sound, and you would be very unpopular in the library very quickly. Something else that would be big and comfy as a home can, but closed so possible for the library (although dorky) would be the ath a900.

Just an idea.

 

[PreVisistedTrailMix]

Heh thanks for the replies...A900 was actually more other option in terms of headphones to get, so looks like it might be the ideal choice since I was hoping the Grados were more portable.

 

[Pwntendo]

Hi Joe.

I think the GradoSR325i's wouldn't be great for portable use.

Especially in the Latymer Upper School Library.

As a wise friend once told you, stick to the Sennheiser PX series.

Plus the SR325is have gold plating and look stupid.

Come one msn.

 

[F107plus5]

Woah! I find them too heavy and unstable for even swiveling in my computer chair!

Walking with these things?

Not without a neck brace!

...yeah; I'm exagerating! But no; My MS2i are a bit big, heavy and bulky as well.

Just sitting in a library may be ok since they do pivot flat to fit easily in a bag for transporting, but they do leak enough sound that yeah, they may annoy other patrons.

 

[milkpowder]

Quote:

Originally Posted by F107plus5 Woah! I find them too heavy and unstable for even swiveling in my computer chair! Walking with these things? Not without a neck brace!

LOL

Like everyone else noted, they're too heavy, uncomfortable (bowls), leaky and definitely awkward. I had them on me in the car and people would give me strange looks. They do look awesome and very cool though! Purely from a stylistic point of view - YES! From a practical point of view - hell no

.

 

[Mercuttio]

Yeah, it'd work, but certainly not usable in the library or any other loud public place (or space you need to be quiet in). I wore MS2i portably for a while, and they definitely work very well directly out of an iPod (though benefit immensely from amping).

 

[Andrew_WOT]

They tend to slip away from the head each time you tilt it.
With beyer headband and some c-pads I guess it can be more managable.

 

[Wid]

As much as I love my 325s I couldn't recommend them for portable use in a library. They are on the heavy side but not to much imo and the gold color is just outstanding

 

[djbnh]

I've used my 325i phones at work without problems. Then again, I'm not going for short- or long-term tinnitus. They do leak sound both in and out, much more so than my HD650s. So, your volume level, the sensitivity of those around, ambient noise, and other factors of your surroundings may predicate whether the Grados will work for you in a library / setting with others around.

I use Xin's SM-IV portable amp with the Grados at work. I find Xin's amp quite portable friendly; however, I'm not sure the 325i headphones are anywhere near my personal ideal for portability.