I need a break from math hw so here is my Impressions of Grado SR-80i w/pics

[zunayed]

So I got the new grado about a day ago and they sound amazing. So much more punch and bass then my Audio Technica ATH-ES7 and just plain more fun to listen to then my Super.fi 5 v2. They increased the size of the chamber which makes such a difference over the older grado sr-80. So far I listened to some Beatles, Of Montreal, Andrew bird, MF Doom, cut chemist. Again the base on some of the tracks just really make the phones rumble.

They won't be replacing my super fi for the subway anytime soon since they block absolutely no sound but will definitely be my favorite for music/movies/games. They do hurt my ears after a 2-3 hours but I rarely will be using them for that long. Otherwise they feel pretty good.


Anyway here are some pics:






Notice the lager chamber.






The cord is as long and thick as before.


I have a feeling these won't be touched in a while...


In conclusion I'm amazed these $100 are such a joy to listen to. Also amazing is that they were made 20 mins away from my house. (I live very close to the factory

 

[LeonWho]

Please compare them to the old SR80. I'm interested in the differences.

 

[zunayed]

well after some side by side listening I can say the new ones are more punchy, airy bassy and have better highs.

 

[moonboy403]

Ahhh...multi-variable calculus...good stuff

Wait till you get to upper division, I'm sure you'll be writing plenty of reviews then.

 

[Cankin]

Did you compare SR80 and SR80i with same type of pads? cos old SR80 comes with bowls while new SR80i comes with comfy (S pads).

 

[zunayed]

Maybe the pads do make a difference I wouldnt know I never got a chance to interchange

 

[Emooze]

My grado's I know are pretty pad-dependent. Needs to be open between your ear and the driver, and there should be a little distance. The comfies I would think sound a little muffled compared to bowls or modded HD414 pads. I'd love to hear what you think if you ever get a chance to compare the 80 with to 80i with the same pads.

 

[vkvedam]

Where is 'i' on the ear cups? I thought they come with a different name imprinted.

 

[asmd]

Quote:

They increased the size of the chamber which makes such a difference over the older grado sr-80

whats the differences?

 

[zunayed]

@asmd: the most noticeable differences are the highs and bass

@vkvedam: Yea i was wondering the same thing too

@Emooze Maybe ill try that on over the weekend.

 

[Aiyo]

want to give me those S.Fi's :3 ?

 

[chews89]

Wow those Super.fi 5 v2s look great together with the es7s

Both are so shiny

 

[younglee200]

TI-89 Titanium is the way to go for multi-variable calc

I've thought about selling my SR-60s to fund the 80s, but I figured there wouldn't be too much of an improvement

 

[sadhanaputra]

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Originally Posted by zunayed /img/forum/go_quote.gif well after some side by side listening I can say the new ones are more punchy, airy bassy and have better highs.

Airy is good. Bassy is good, if it's still "punchy".
What about "better highs", could you quantify it a bit? What makes the highs better?

Congrats on the purchase!
Looking forward to seeing more updates from new Grado owners

 

[AzN1337c0d3r]

<derail>

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Originally Posted by younglee200 TI-89 Titanium is the way to go for multi-variable calc

I stopped using my Ti-89 Ti as soon as I got out of high school calculus (differential/integral). It's such a crutch when people abuse it. I'm now a senior in Electrical Engineering and grateful that I wasn't allowed to touch the thing in the multivar calculus course I took in college.

</derail>

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Originally Posted by vkvedam /img/forum/go_quote.gif Where is 'i' on the ear cups? I thought they come with a different name imprinted.

I can confirm that my Grado SR225i do not have "i" imprinted anywhere on them either.

@OP

Gratz on ur SR-80i, may it bring you many hours of joyful listening as my SR225i is serving me. Good luck in Multivar calc too, definitely one of the most useful courses I've taken.