[lonereaction]

Hi guys, It's been awhile since I've been here, thankyou for all the reviews and threads on the livewires... I have been using them for almost 1.5 years and they still surprise me when I listen to music.

I guess it's time for me to try headphones as well and seek your help once again!

More info:
- I listen to a wide range of genres, metal, rock, electronic, pop, r&b
- Not interested in amps, needs to be practical portable
- Interested in Grado Sr225, how does it compare to livewires?
- Uses Ipod classic
- Likes isolation, but wants to buy open cans to irritate people I know XD

- comfortable
- < 250 USD would be nice (exceptions can be made though..)

Going to try some headphones @ Jaben around 18 hours from now... Thanks for reading!

 

[GTL]

Ath ESW 9?

 

[obobskivich]

SR-225 will handle the genres you've selected, and whatnot, but its fully open and probably not very comfy for portable wear

I'd go with the audition route before buying anything

and yeah, also suggest ESW9 be looked at

 

[HeadphoneAddict]

The Grados will sound closer to the Livewires than the ESW9 which will sound more like a Sennheiser. The ESW10JPN may be a better choice if you want something as well balanced as the LW, but it costs almost $500 (over budget). Some Ultrasone Pro 750 (closed) or Pro 2500 (open) might be another choice for the crisp sharp clear detailed sound with good bass - the mids on the 2500 are not as good as on the Grados though. Haven't heard the 750. The SR-225 (or some MS-1) will probably make the most sense for you, being used to the Livewires sound.

http://www.head-fi.org/forums/f4/the...ay-omg-411275/

 

[lonereaction]

I tried some grados, even the AKG 701 (those things are huge!). And then the ESW9. I would have gone for MS-1 or the SR80 (no SR225 in stock) but the built and comfort of the grados couldn't compare to the ESW9.

After 1 hour, my wallet became lighter and head heavier because of my new headphones...
Thanks guys! =)