If I like that Grado 225 sound

[intoflatlines]

Thanks Redo and Killercrush for the clarification. The comfies don't look all that comfy. I have read that people don't think that the differences between the SR 60 and 80 justify the price difference. What are the benefits of the bowls? I am thinking that the cost of the SR60 + bowls would be around the same as the cost of the SR80?

 

[Televator]

if the SR-60+bowls (= my office setup) is as much as the SR-80, I'd go for the SR-80 just for the better cable alone (4 wire in stead of 3 wire)

Beware that as you tried the SR-225 (with the SR-80 the more bassy lower level grados) with old flats, you already heard one of the grado combos that offer the most bass. If you really want more bass than what you've already heard, I think no current production (lower level) grado would satisfy you in regards to bass.

 

[intoflatlines]

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Originally Posted by Televator /img/forum/go_quote.gif Beware that as you tried the SR-225 (with the SR-80 the more bassy lower level grados) with old flats, you already heard one of the grado combos that offer the most bass. If you really want more bass than what you've already heard, I think no current production (lower level) grado would satisfy you in regards to bass.

Oh no. Any other suggestions for cans <$150?

 

[grawk]

koss ksc35s

 

[jersey_emt]

I own both the Grado SR225 and the SR80. They are *very*, *very* similar in sound. The SR225 is a bit more 'refined' than the SR80, but they sound very much alike. Really, they do. I can only hear a difference if I really am looking for it.

If you liked the SR225 but cannot afford it, I think the SR80 is the choice for you. It offers 99% of the sound of the SR225's at half the cost.

I say pull the trigger on the SR80's. If for whatever reason you don't like them, they, like all Grados, hold their value quite well, and you will lose little to no money selling them here.

Just my $0.02.

PS - If you are interested in purchasing a very lightly used SR80, PM me! I am going to be putting my SR80's up for sale very soon. What I said above (my suggestion for you to try the SR80) is in no way affected by the fact that I am selling mine; I truly think that they are the best choice for your particular needs.

 

[grawk]

or the SR60s and flat pads. The main differences between the 60 and 80 are the pads and the cable. So if you save the difference between the two, and got the flats from todd, you're golden.

 

[intoflatlines]

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Originally Posted by jersey_emt /img/forum/go_quote.gif PS - If you are interested in purchasing a very lightly used SR80, PM me! I am going to be putting my SR80's up for sale very soon. What I said above (my suggestion for you to try the SR80) is in no way affected by the fact that I am selling mine; I truly think that they are the best choice for your particular needs.

I think I PMed you earlier regarding your HD 555. I don't think you read it yet, though.

 

[intoflatlines]

Do the bowls fit over or around your ear?

 

[Killercrush]

If you have very small ears they can cover them, if not they're mostly supra-aural.

 

[Dash]

I believe that the SR60 uses a smaller driver than the rest of the plastic SR series. I think the SR80s are a better entry into the Grado sound and do sound very similiar to the SR225 and the RS2. The level of detail, refinement, control and extension improve an your proceed up the ladder. The other thing to remember is that the only the SR60 and SR80 are terminated with 1/8. The rest are 1/4 are require adapters for portable devices. The pads will soften up and IMHO become comfortable.

 

[Televator]

if you want a fun sound and more bass for little money, the equation audio headphones (RP150?) are often mentioned (beware: I don't own any, so I can't personally say this is true or false, but it's something to look into as there are a lot of reviews on them here)...

I still think most ppl recommending the SR-80 here have missed the part about the SR-225+flats being a bit bass-light to you...

 

[intoflatlines]

The SR225 weren't really too bass light, I just enjoy bass. Plus I was running the 225s unamped and I am going to build a Cmoy and run the 80s (or whatever I end up getting) through that, which should help that? Also, with the $100 less that the SR80 cost, I would be fine with them having a little less bass than the SR225. I have heard, though, that the SR80 sound very similar to the SR225?

On a side note, those of you with a Cmoy, what does it add to your sound?

 

[jersey_emt]

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Originally Posted by intoflatlines /img/forum/go_quote.gif The SR225 weren't really too bass light, I just enjoy bass. Plus I was running the 225s unamped and I am going to build a Cmoy and run the 80s (or whatever I end up getting) through that, which should help that? Also, with the $100 less that the SR80 cost, I would be fine with them having a little less bass than the SR225. I have heard, though, that the SR80 sound very similar to the SR225? On a side note, those of you with a Cmoy, what does it add to your sound?

The SR80's do indeed sound very similar to the SR225's. I have them both.

 

[intoflatlines]

So, it seems that the general consensus around here is that if I liked the SR225 but have a budget around $100, the SR80 is the way to go? I was originally looking at Sennheiser HD 555 and 485, the latter of which is supposed to have big bass but so far no one has mentioned them. Has anyone had experience with other cans that would fit my taste?

 

[Dash]

I owned the HD485. Bottom heavy can thats built like a tank and comfortable. If you like the Grado sound then I would stay away from the HD485. It sounds great with Trance, but the bass obsures the mids and its just too warm. I do not have any experience HD 5x5 series.