[Stradius]

I tried to give the Sennheiser 595s the time to settle in but after 100+ hours of burn-in, the vocals are still muddy and aside from the comfort and aesthetics, Sennheisers just don't seem to be for me.

So I went out and did some listening in the local audio store and settled on the Grado SR-225s. Though they are just out of the box, they sound miles above and I couldn't be more happier... or could I?

I am back square one, however and I am looking to enhance my listening experience with an amplifier. Are there any suggestions of matches for the SR-225s as far as amps go? I do recall reading that Grados tend to work nice with tube amps but that's about all I remember.

Regards

 

[kamal007]

whats your budget?

 

[Stradius]

Roughly $100 to $300 USD, give or take.

 

[Stradius]

Bump

 

[Megalomaniac]

Click If you could stretch your budget a little then this would be good. It sounds great with my MS-1's although it is a bit overkill.

 

[silverrain]

HeadRoom Micro amp.

 

[Trastan]

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Originally Posted by Stradius /img/forum/go_quote.gif I couldn't be more happier... or could I?

Sorry that I don't have anything specific to add, but this quote just struck me funny. That's exactly the mentality that got me to go from a Grado SR-60 to Senn. HD 650s with a 0404 USB DAC and LittleDot MK III amp with a couple of weeks.

This place is scary.

 

[Blackmore]

I wouldn't buy any amps for SR225, cos the profits are pretty non.

Starting from SR325i and not lower, go tubes...

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stradius /img/forum/go_quote.gif I tried to give the Sennheiser 595s the time to settle in but after 100+ hours of burn-in, the vocals are still muddy and aside from the comfort and aesthetics, Sennheisers just don't seem to be for me. So I went out and did some listening in the local audio store and settled on the Grado SR-225s. Though they are just out of the box, they sound miles above and I couldn't be more happier... or could I? I am back square one, however and I am looking to enhance my listening experience with an amplifier. Are there any suggestions of matches for the SR-225s as far as amps go? I do recall reading that Grados tend to work nice with tube amps but that's about all I remember. Regards

 

[jinp6301]

imo, go tubes. I have a 225 as well and all my home amps beat almost all portables like the hornet. Maybe a SOHA or a used Little Dot II+/++. Tubes and Grados have some good synergy imo.

darkvoice is a good combo as well

 

[jinp6301]

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Originally Posted by Blackmore /img/forum/go_quote.gif I wouldn't buy any amps for SR225, cos the profits are pretty non. Starting from SR325i and not lower, go tubes...

pshhhh, the 325i do benefit from amps a little more then the 225s but its not nonexistent!

 

[Blackmore]

All I trying to say is upgrade your phones to HIGH END level first and then think of amps.

I think SR325i would benefit a lot more from tubes than any other low end Grado, include SR225..

And buy or not to buy one its up to him anyway

Cheers

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Originally Posted by jinp6301 /img/forum/go_quote.gif pshhhh, the 325i do benefit from amps a little more then the 225s but its not nonexistent!

 

[jinp6301]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blackmore /img/forum/go_quote.gif All I trying to say is upgrade your phones to HIGH END level first and then think of amps. I think SR325i would benefit a lot more from tubes than any other low end Grado, include SR225.. And buy or not to buy one its up to him anyway Cheers

but IMO, the 325i isint THAT much of an improvement over the 225. If youre gonna upgrade, go all out to the RS-1/2 or even better, to the Joe Grados

 

[Blackmore]

Well, that's your opinion, no probs at all mate

I think a bit different. SR325i are pretty nice upgrade from SR225. Meaning: details, clarity and punch, but tight BASS. They are very musical as well. They are not been loved around here, cos people find their highs pretty picky. Well, I have experienced modded SR325i, from KEES, and let me tell you, JUST GREAT PHONES.
I think I will be buying them one day, replacing my SR225. But for now, I am cool...

Cheers.

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Originally Posted by jinp6301 /img/forum/go_quote.gif but IMO, the 325i isint THAT much of an improvement over the 225. If youre gonna upgrade, go all out to the RS-1/2 or even better, to the Joe Grados

 

[Stradius]

Well, I am looking to add a slight touch of warmth and a bit of bass - not the kind that drowns everything else out but to add some effect. Thanks for the replies, I'll research into some of the amps mentioned.