Is grado really the best?
Jan 2, 2013 at 7:01 PM Post #16 of 46
PcChip, I haven't listened to the old Grados, but I heard the i series has better bass and is less bright. I compared mine to a few other headphones, I thought the bass was great.
 
 
Jan 2, 2013 at 7:22 PM Post #17 of 46
Ok so know its definetly between the grado sr80i and the ultrasone hfi-680

The fact that the ultrasones are closed is a bonus but for heavy metal they might be muddy and I know the grados aren't
 
Jan 2, 2013 at 7:38 PM Post #20 of 46
Yes I'm going to be using these on my ipod and they're pretty much gonna stay around my neck, I know open cans leak but its cool. If I'm jammin at home I leave that to the denon with cerwin vega's
 
Jan 2, 2013 at 7:53 PM Post #22 of 46
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iovh said:
 
Maybe... But there is no cheaper option to get the Audeze's sound. Maybe HE-400/HE500 could do the job? Or HD650 (I am prepared for loud disagreement here ,-) ).
 
From closed-back phones, what about Sennheiser momentum? Logitech UE6000?
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Nobody is disagreeing with you!!!, so unprepare yourself, all I'm saying is the guy is not comparing 1000$ headphone's! C'mon
 
Jan 2, 2013 at 7:56 PM Post #23 of 46
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lirpa said:
PcChip, I haven't listened to the old Grados, but I heard the i series has better bass and is less bright. I compared mine to a few other headphones, I thought the bass was great.
 
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I have both the SR-80s and SR-80is, and while I wouldn't say the i's are less bright (could be wrong about that, haven't A/B'ed them in a long time), they definitely have more full/punchy bass, and I personally prefer them to the originals.
 
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iovh said:
 
Maybe... But there is no cheaper option to get the Audeze's sound. Maybe HE-400/HE500 could do the job? Or HD650 (I am prepared for loud disagreement here ,-) ).
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Considering OP is looking for phones to use with his iPod/on the go, I don't think anything by Audeze or HiFiMAN will fit the bill (as much as I love both companys' offerings).  I'd also hesitate to suggest he buy $400-$1000 headphones without hearing them first.
 
Jan 2, 2013 at 8:28 PM Post #27 of 46
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mpawluk91 said:
Agreed haha I'd never buy headphones beyond 200$ 1 cause at that price level I'd buy something for home stereo instead. And 2 my girlfriend would cut my nuts off
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You really don't have to spend up to 200$, with the SR80i I think you will be just as well off for the 99$, they to me are that good. And you get to keep your nut's, and still have great sound for that price!
 
Jan 2, 2013 at 8:29 PM Post #29 of 46
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mpawluk91 said:
Agreed haha I'd never buy headphones beyond 200$ 1 cause at that price level I'd buy something for home stereo instead. And 2 my girlfriend would cut my nuts off
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Never say never, your wallet may cry after that first local meet.
 
 
 
iovh said:
 
So what about UE6000 or Senns Momentum? Mad dog? Beyer DT1350?
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Don't have personal experience with any of those, other than a very brief listen to the mad dogs at a meet.  There are certainly loads of portable, lower impedance phones that might suit OP's tastes.  I think the mad dogs would require quite a bit more to drive than the OP is likely looking for (unless he has or is getting a portable amp), and might still cost a bit more than he'd want to spend without hearing them.
 
Jan 2, 2013 at 8:32 PM Post #30 of 46
The only setback with the sr80i is that the cord is 7 feet long and probably a pain to replace. No big deal tho I kinda found out that higher end headphones tend to have long ass cords. I would be perfect to get sum good rocker cans with a removable cord but that's livin in a dream land
 
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