[BrookR1]

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Originally Posted by jerome /img/forum/go_quote.gif i'm looking into either the sr 80 or the 125, but i'd just like a few queries to be clarified: a/ i realise they are open headphones but are they noticeably leaky? i might be tempted in using them on a 6hr train ride once a month, would i be a disturbance to other passengers? b/ are they good 'all round' headphones? obviously the reputation for grado is widespread but are they solid in the sense that they are suitable for sparse minimalist music as well as ridiculously complicated math core esque bands ie converge? and various other genres of sounds such as hip hop. i require a strong bass performance as well as clear cut nature, as i also watch a lot of films c/ how is grado for customer service/warranty etc, all good i presume? d/ would i need an amp for either the 80 or the 125, as i'd rather not shell out any extra money since my budget is under $250, is this plausible? which of these two would be preferrable? or a completely different model / brand in that price range?

a) Yes...they leak a lot. You'll probably disturb other passengers. The iGrado might be a better choice, but they still leak...but not as much.
b) Absolutely. Although most people prefer Grados for rock, they work well at jazz and are decent at electronic. Not the best for classical, though. The SR-80s have probably the best bass out of the lower end Grados.
c) They are excellent.
d) You wouldn't need an amp, but they definitely improve with one. Judging by your preference for good bass, the SR-80s would be a better choice. They have punchy bass that extends pretty good into the freq range without overpowering the highs.

If you really want bass and isolation, you might want to check out some good closed headphones.

 

[headphonejunkie]

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Originally Posted by jerome /img/forum/go_quote.gif i'm looking into either the sr 80 or the 125, but i'd just like a few queries to be clarified: a/ i realise they are open headphones but are they noticeably leaky? i might be tempted in using them on a 6hr train ride once a month, would i be a disturbance to other passengers? b/ are they good 'all round' headphones? obviously the reputation for grado is widespread but are they solid in the sense that they are suitable for sparse minimalist music as well as ridiculously complicated math core esque bands ie converge? and various other genres of sounds such as hip hop. i require a strong bass performance as well as clear cut nature, as i also watch a lot of films c/ how is grado for customer service/warranty etc, all good i presume? d/ would i need an amp for either the 80 or the 125, as i'd rather not shell out any extra money since my budget is under $250, is this plausible? which of these two would be preferrable? or a completely different model / brand in that price range?

My 80's sound great straight out of my ipod.

 

[dissembled]

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Originally Posted by Vaughn /img/forum/go_quote.gif Love my 225's! Soundstage is overated unless you listen to a lot of music that was recorded with soundstage information intact. Which is an extremely small portion. Most music has been so over mixed and over produced that soundstage is irrelevant.

I beg to differ.

 

[3x331m]

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Originally Posted by F107plus5 /img/forum/go_quote.gif Now; on the other hand; if all you'll normally be doing is sitting quietly listening at school, and if folks will be seeing YOU, then MS2i are probably one of the prettiest sets of phones on the planet!

For looks, it's also my favorite...

 

[riceboy]

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Originally Posted by silverrain /img/forum/go_quote.gif In what way -- just basically, in just a few words? Really wondering if they are better than my RS-1....

Hey silverrain. One isn't exactly better than the other, they are just both different. The soundstage is actally bigger on the GS1000. It keeps that Grado sound, but instead of you being on stage, I feel I am in the front row, or no further than 4 to 5 seats back. The separation of instruments is much better and the Grado detail is still there. The mids are more further back and there is more bass. Hope this helps. But, I still like my RS1s as well for the upfront Grado presentation

 

[ghezbora]

Just ordered my MS2i's!

Thanks for the help, everyone!

 

[silverrain]

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Originally Posted by riceboy /img/forum/go_quote.gif Hope this helps. But, I still like my RS1s as well for the upfront Grado presentation

Big help! Thanks -- so, there is a case for having BOTH those cans.....
Hmmmm....my poor wallet.

 

[judas391]

"SR-60, MS-1, SR-225, or MS-2i, depending on how much you feel like spending. If you feel like spending all $300 then the MS-2i seems perfect.

Edit: Smooth and clear female vocals - sounds like you're an Alessandro man to me."

posts like this confuse everyone. checking out your sig, it seems like you've only experienced ms1s.