[broski]

hey guys ive been looking to pick a new pair of headphones for under $200, the pair i have now are decent enough and are good portable headphones so im looking to get a new pair that would be good for just keeping around the house, definately looking for over-ear or noise cancelling

i dont know if this makes a difference but i listen to mostly rock/metal and not rap so if there are headphones that are better for rock i would rather get them

 

[Rayzilla]

Just wondering if you might want to rethink the noise canceling part since you are planning to use them around the house.  Noise canceling might limit your options quite a bit.
 
I am also looking into new headphones.  I want closed HP but not necessarily noise canceling.  I am seriously considering the ATH-WS70 or maybe a pair of Ultrasones. 
 
Good luck with your search.

 

[earerror]

Since you like rock and metal, you may look for some grado's. Less bass and more details on the guitar. 

 

[broski]

yea thats definitely what i would rather hear, any particular model?

 

[ConGrUenCy]

Grado SR225i is perfect for your tastes and budget.

 

[broski]

awesome thanks guys, where can i buy a pair though, i cant find out how to do it on grados website

 

[loveholic]

You'd have to buy from one of grado's distributors.

 

[wind016]

i have to say that grados have alot of treble.  too much so for rock imo. but from what I remember, the 225i,125i, 60, 80 are not that bad. the "upgrades", such as 325i and above, killed me with their highs.

 

[broski]

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You'd have to buy from one of grado's distributors.

how exactly do i find one of these distributors?

 

[loveholic]

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how exactly do i find one of these distributors?

You can go to Grado's website and find a dealer around you or shop from one of their online retailers such as B&H, JR, Amazon, and so on.

 

[broski]

well im pretty set on buying the grado sr225i's and was wondering if i needed to buy an adapter cable so itll fit in my ipod

 

[miloxo]

 
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or noise cancelling

sr225i's are completely open, so no noise canceling

 

[broski]

yea the noise canceling part isnt that big of a deal

 

[Mad Max]

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i have to say that grados have alot of treble.  too much so for rock imo. but from what I remember, the 225i,125i, 60, 80 are not that bad. the "upgrades", such as 325i and above, killed me with their highs.

Treble is where it's all at, dawg.

 

[dion2k]

You might want to take into account the comfort issue of Grados, as they are not circumaural. I listen to mostly rock/metal and I can tell you while the 225s do sound great, they are not for extended listening. I ended up getting C-Pads (headphile.com) to counteract this issue. And if you really want to make the rock, amp them with something like a Little Dot I+ (or better), although they do sound just fine un-amped.