[TonePusher]

Well, after having my grado sr60s for a week (and reading head-fi regularly), I bought another pair of cans. This time it's the AKG K81dj, it's only $57 shipped from djdeals.com with google checkout.

I was almost disappointed when I first listened to them. They're not as bright as the sr60s and the bass seems to overpower the mids and the highs. I had to adjust the EQ to make it as bright as I'd like. Even with that, it seems that the sound is not natural at all. But after about 8 hours of use, it seems to be more balanced. I don't know if I adjusted to them or the akgs sound is changing (burn in).

I've read a lot of reviews here about the k81djs (sorry for posting another one) and they were not kidding about the clamping force of these phones. I was starting to feel discomfort with just 5 minutes of use. They were not kidding about the cable length or the bass either.

In conclusion, I'm happy with these phones. I knew what I was getting into when I ordered the K81dj. Another reason why I bought it was the Mod-ablity, I wanted cheap phones that is easy to mod and dose not leak as much as the sr60s.

Here are some pics...

My new headphone stand

 

[derek8555]

have you tried listening to them w/o the foam inserts?

EDIT: btw, nice Bose speakers

 

[ColdFireArow]

Quote:

Originally Posted by derek8555 /img/forum/go_quote.gif EDIT: btw, nice Bose speakers

SHAME!

 

[TonePusher]

I haven't removed the foams yet, I want to get used to the sound so I can tell the difference when I remove them.

LOL! I knew I'd get flamed with those bose speakers. Just so you guys know, I bought those long before I became a head-fi member

.

 

[norseman8485]

Break them in, burn them in, rip out the foam, fill them up with putty and change that silly cable and you'll get a set of cans that ends up pretty decent.

 

[ronmtorres]

Quote:

Originally Posted by ColdFireArow /img/forum/go_quote.gif SHAME!

x2