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Grado: Which one?
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I'm interested in this as well - can more folks speak to the difference between the SR60/80/125/MS-1?
what differences can one expect? I was able to listen to some 80s and 125s today and honestly I didn't notice THAT much of a difference. The clarity might have been a bit sharper on the 125s.
what differences can one expect? I was able to listen to some 80s and 125s today and honestly I didn't notice THAT much of a difference. The clarity might have been a bit sharper on the 125s.
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The differences will be quite subtle. With a bit more time spent listening, you will begin to notice these slight differences.
Also, as your ear becomes more aware of what to listen for these differences will become more evident.
| Originally Posted by TheNewGuy8 /img/forum/go_quote.gif I'm interested in this as well - can more folks speak to the difference between the SR60/80/125/MS-1? what differences can one expect? I was able to listen to some 80s and 125s today and honestly I didn't notice THAT much of a difference. The clarity might have been a bit sharper on the 125s. |
The differences will be quite subtle. With a bit more time spent listening, you will begin to notice these slight differences.
Also, as your ear becomes more aware of what to listen for these differences will become more evident.
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is there any consensus that, say, the SR60 to SR80 jump is rather noticeable, but that up from there is more delicate?
I ask because while I didn't notice much difference between SR80 and 125, I have heard that the 60s lack decent bass response.
I felt the bass response on both the 80s and 125s was a bit anemic. do others find this? is this an EQ issue, or simply the Grado sound?
I ask because while I didn't notice much difference between SR80 and 125, I have heard that the 60s lack decent bass response.
I felt the bass response on both the 80s and 125s was a bit anemic. do others find this? is this an EQ issue, or simply the Grado sound?
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I always thought the the jump from 60's to the 80's or 125's was pretty minor. When you get to the 225's, the differences are less subtle (for the better).
| Originally Posted by TheNewGuy8 /img/forum/go_quote.gif is there any consensus that, say, the SR60 to SR80 jump is rather noticeable, but that up from there is more delicate? |
I always thought the the jump from 60's to the 80's or 125's was pretty minor. When you get to the 225's, the differences are less subtle (for the better).
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if I listened to the 125s and was impressed but not blown away (and this was coming out of a kick ass amp), due mostly to a slightly anemic bass, what would folks recomend?
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yes... as I said, I dont really think there is much of a improvement over the SR60/80/125 trend line..
but if you want heavy bass, I dont know if Grados are for you... ... they are not, by far, the bassiest HP I have heard...
(even with a bassy amp...)
but if you want heavy bass, I dont know if Grados are for you... ... they are not, by far, the bassiest HP I have heard...
(even with a bassy amp...)
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oh! the main differences you will get are between SR60/80/125 and MS-1!...
the MS-1 are more laidback and very very good for any kind of strings. you can find my review in my sig.
The Grados are more toward the straighforward pure Rock!
| Originally Posted by TheNewGuy8 /img/forum/go_quote.gif I'm interested in this as well - can more folks speak to the difference between the SR60/80/125/MS-1? what differences can one expect? I was able to listen to some 80s and 125s today and honestly I didn't notice THAT much of a difference. The clarity might have been a bit sharper on the 125s. |
oh! the main differences you will get are between SR60/80/125 and MS-1!...
the MS-1 are more laidback and very very good for any kind of strings. you can find my review in my sig.
The Grados are more toward the straighforward pure Rock!
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the sr125s are enjoyable cans. I enjoyed these quite a bit. I now have an RS1 but I do enjoy the 125s from time to time.
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i would go for sr80 as well
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The SR-60s/SR-80s will give you an overall darker but but more energetic sound (especially with bass) than the MS-1s/SR-125s. The MS-1s/SR-125s can be pretty bright but are a little more detailed than the 60s/80s.
The differences between the MS-1s and SR-125s lies in the mid bass hump. The SR-125s have an extra kick to them that's noticeable with drums. The MS-1s are toned down in that area.
Between the SR-60s and SR-80s, using the same pads, the SR-80s have a tiny tiny bit more detail, but these two sound very similar using the same pads. But the comfies that come with the SR-60s make the sound a bit more congested and a little darker than the SR-80s. The SR-80s sound more open and detailed primarily because of the bowl pads. But they still have that kick in the pants bass, which I like so much about them.
| Originally Posted by TheNewGuy8 /img/forum/go_quote.gif I'm interested in this as well - can more folks speak to the difference between the SR60/80/125/MS-1? what differences can one expect? I was able to listen to some 80s and 125s today and honestly I didn't notice THAT much of a difference. The clarity might have been a bit sharper on the 125s. |
The SR-60s/SR-80s will give you an overall darker but but more energetic sound (especially with bass) than the MS-1s/SR-125s. The MS-1s/SR-125s can be pretty bright but are a little more detailed than the 60s/80s.
The differences between the MS-1s and SR-125s lies in the mid bass hump. The SR-125s have an extra kick to them that's noticeable with drums. The MS-1s are toned down in that area.
Between the SR-60s and SR-80s, using the same pads, the SR-80s have a tiny tiny bit more detail, but these two sound very similar using the same pads. But the comfies that come with the SR-60s make the sound a bit more congested and a little darker than the SR-80s. The SR-80s sound more open and detailed primarily because of the bowl pads. But they still have that kick in the pants bass, which I like so much about them.
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