[DW87]

Hi,

I listen to a lot of house mainly, some trance, and I was wondering if the SR80s are suitable? I'm not looking for bass that rumbles my skull, just enough so it sounds enough if that makes any sense. I kind of have my heart set on them from all the wonderfull comments they have recieved.

 

[Gross]

I had SR80s, then SR225s, and now RS-1s. I listen to a lot of rock/metal, but I jam out to a bit of pop and techno at times, and my Grados have not let me down. Like you, I don't crave super bass, but it has to be there. IMO they satisfy.

 

[RuiCanela]

For that, I think Beyerdynamic DT990Pro would be better.

 

[klamP]

I concur with RuiCanela. I find that whilst the 80's supply the bass, it isn't the right type of bass for dance. I much the Beyerdynamic DT770's for dance, but I have never heard the DT990.

 

[Acix]

Try Ultrasone, HFI550/DJ1 and up to the PRO/Proline...

 

[DW87]

Thanks guys, I should have mentioned I am planning to use these with a Asus Xonar DX2 sound card, not an amp - So will some of the beefier headphones get enough power?

 

[boclcown]

yeah the ultrasones really do well with bass. deep but not mushy.

 

[TDL-speakers]

Quote:

Originally Posted by DW87 /img/forum/go_quote.gif Hi, I listen to a lot of house mainly, some trance, and I was wondering if the SR80s are suitable? I'm not looking for bass that rumbles my skull, just enough so it sounds enough if that makes any sense. I kind of have my heart set on them from all the wonderfull comments they have recieved.

House and Trance music can be a bit on the bright side of sound, If I was you I would look at the AKG headphones. I myself listen to the same type of music you play, I use AKG K701 Headphones with great results!! The AKG are nice smooth deep sounding headphones, as the Grado can be a bit bright.

I also have the Grado SR-125 which sounds good also, but not as good as the K701 NO WAY!!!! The Grado's can sound a bit hard and bright with trance, as I have exp this. Not good for your ears mate.


Anyway you don't have to take my advice.

 

[vvanrij]

11-28-2008

 

[Emooze]

Quote:

Originally Posted by vvanrij /img/forum/go_quote.gif 11-28-2008

What?

And yes, Grado's do have the bass and its nice and punchy but if you're looking for lots of it, go Denon or Beyer FWIR

 

[majurglery]

sr-80s are not good for dance IMO. Not enough in the low end.

 

[Mr.Sneis]

I listen to trance music 75% of the time, the sr-80's are great at bass; I do however use the TTVJ flat pads which are about $35 shipped. The k701's are pretty good for female vocal trance!

 

[geremy]

I also listen to a lot of house. I have Grados which I love love love but not really for dance. They will be adequate but not great. That is my opinion anyway. I am all set to buy a pair of ultrasone DJ1 pros for my house music to backup my 325is. Again, in my opinion, you will be FAR happier with a closed phone for dance music. My 325is do have great bass, but as KlamPa stated, it's not the right type of bass.

 

[hawker800mech]

I have the SR225's and they do not go deep enough for me. I am enjoying my HFI-580's though.

 

[DW87]

Wow didn't expect to see this thread again! I ended up getting a pair of DT990pros back at christmas time and they're great! I have tried a pair of SR-80s as my mate bought a pair a while ago and I can see what you guys mean - They're good but not for my needs.