[goldenratiophi]

I know you've seen/had these cans in your life, but I'm super-duper excited right now!





More pics when I can tear these off my head!

First thought:

These are the second most comfortable headphones I've ever worn, next to the Triports. Certainly much more comfortable than my KSC75's.

Now the sound:

Firstly, these things are certainly more detailed than the KSC's. This is to be expected given their price. They are certainly brighter, too. I was scared that this would make non-rock (ie folk) sound worse, but it sounds better than ever! I haven't tried any jazz or classical yet, though (or metal, I bet I'll be in for a nice surprise there

).

The next thing really surprised me. I've heard that there is absolutely NO soundstage. I put on Daft Punk's "Harder Better Faster Stronger" and it definitely sounded more spacious (is that the word)? The instruments definitely sounded more separated. Anyway, so far, Daft Punk sounds WAY better on the SR60's than the KSC75's; other bands/genres are noticible, but none as much as this.

The bass is punchier. I'm not really sure if there's "more" of it or not. But it sounds good (of course). I don't really notice any "shrill" treble or anything (yet).

This is all before burn-in. I'll be using some pink noise when I'm not listning to them.

Thanks for my first (relatively) big Head-Fi purchase!

 

[rsaavedra]

Great choice! I guess the KSC75 then have less bass than the KSC35, because my 35's clearly have more bass than my SR60's. I love both, they sound great amped or unamped. Those Koss and the Grado SR60's are the best values in headphonedom without a doubt.

About five years ago I heard the HD600's, K501's, and the SR60's out of a Creek amp and my marantz receiver. I wasn't planning to use a dedicated amp so after the comparison I decided to keep the SR60's and returned the other two. It was my first pair of good headphones, and I still have them.

Happy listening!

 

[krmathis]

Congratulations!
I started with a decent Grado phone as well, the SR80, and see where I am now...

 

[Mrvile]

The last one is a nice picture. It looks like one they would have on their website.

 

[cotdt]

so does this headphone still sound grainy?

 

[minden]

Enjoy

Love the last pic.

 

[goldenratiophi]

Quick question: are there any magnets in the headphones? I'm putting them on my thin monitor as I don't have a headphones stand; just wanna make sure I don't damage my screen or anything.

I just can't get over how comfy these things are after all the complaints I've read!

System of a Down on Grado = eargasm! Metal really does sound so much better on these!

EDIT: Woah, more people posted before me. I don't think they sound grainy, but then again I don't have much basis for comparison (KSC75 is still a min-Grado, right?)

I liked the last pic too, except for the fact that I couldn't keep my hands still, and so the text is kinda blurred.

 

[kontai69]

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Originally Posted by goldenratiophi /img/forum/go_quote.gif Quick question: are there any magnets in the headphones? I'm putting them on my thin monitor as I don't have a headphones stand; just wanna make sure I don't damage my screen or anything.

Yes there are magnets inside the headphones but they are so small that they wouldn't have any kind of effect on nearby electronics. Besides, you have an LCD monitor which are not effected by magnetic fields anyways.

 

[goldenratiophi]

Quote:

Originally Posted by kontai69 /img/forum/go_quote.gif Yes there are magnets inside the headphones but they are so small that they wouldn't have any kind of effect on nearby electronics. Besides, you have an LCD monitor which are not effected by magnetic fields anyways.

Oh yeah, forgot about that, I'm stupid right now

 

[NiceCans]

Quote:

Originally Posted by goldenratiophi /img/forum/go_quote.gif Oh yeah, forgot about that, I'm stupid right now

stupid with Grado Intoxication

perfectly understandable

 

[Mrvile]

Quote:

Originally Posted by goldenratiophi /img/forum/go_quote.gif Oh yeah, forgot about that, I'm stupid right now

Yeah if you're going to hang your Grados from your LCD monitor make sure you degauss it often.

 

[swmtnbiker]

I remember my first "real" headphones. They were SR60s. Enjoy 'em!!

 

[pretzelb]

Congrats on the purchase. The only problem is that I think the SR60 are one of those "gateway" purchases. Soon you'll be amp shopping and then it's nothing but updating your sig with smaller and smaller text to fit all the equipment.

 

[shigzeo]

Quote:

Originally Posted by cotdt /img/forum/go_quote.gif so does this headphone still sound grainy?

nice

 

[Rylinkus]

Quote:

Originally Posted by pretzelb /img/forum/go_quote.gif Congrats on the purchase. The only problem is that I think the SR60 are one of those "gateway" purchases. Soon you'll be amp shopping and then it's nothing but updating your sig with smaller and smaller text to fit all the equipment.

Hey that sounds like exactly what Im doing. Grado SR60s a week ago. (Which I love.) Amp and portable amp in the mail. Looking at another set just to compare. And was at a local sound shop I heard of today listening to RS-2s..... drool. Well, I HAVE money saved..... today......