[musicfreak4000]

Are they durable and do the pads wear out over time or are they long lasting. Also I know there good for Rock and Metal so that is a plus for me, how good is the quality over earbuds. I own zune earbuds and on the train it's hard to hear the music when there's to much noise. Do they cancel out noise, even a bit would be nice. I have a medium budget and so far I can buy headphones for 100 bucks. Grados seems pleasing and I heard lots of praise on Head FI for them would like some replies on them. Thanks.  

 

[atl5]

I own a pair and the sound will be 10x better then the Zune earbud. But as for listening to it on the train, they are open headphone, so you will here the outside noise. These are probably not for you if you want them for transportation.

 

[MalVeauX]

Heya,
 
Grados are open. They will leak like a sieve. You will not hear music much on the train. Just train.
They are of average durability.
The pads do wear out over time. All pads do.
Quality over "packaged earbuds" will be a definite increase.
 
Very best,

 

[musicfreak4000]

Are there any rock closed headphones similar to Grados, although I don't mind people hearing my music. I've heard Grados are the best for rock but they are open so I have no choice but to get them if the quality is that awesome. I also heard open head phones have better quality than closed. Malveaux I didn't understand did you mean they cancel out noise on the train or other noisy areas or not.

 

[SoItGoes]

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Are there any rock closed headphones similar to Grados, although I don't mind people hearing my music. I've heard Grados are the best for rock but they are open so I have no choice but to get them if the quality is that awesome. I also heard open head phones have better quality than closed. Malveaux I didn't understand did you mean they cancel out noise on the train or other noisy areas or not.

Unfortunately, though all Grados have excellent sound quality, they are quite poor for sound isolation purposes. If you are on a train (or really anywhere more noisy than a library) you *will* hear everything that's going on around you in addition to the music. No sound is blocked by the phones and the phones to not keep your sound from being heard by everyone else. 
 

 

[musicfreak4000]

So are there other headphones comparable to grados rock sound with sound isolation or they are in their own league.

 

[SoItGoes]

The Sennheiser HD 25-1 II's seem to be pretty popular around here. I haven't heard them myself, but they're closed-back and reportedly good for rock. The only rub is that they're more expensive than the SR-80's by about $30.

 

[musicfreak4000]

175 to expensive right now. I'll stick with Grados. By the way anyone used Grados headphones on the train and what are your experiences. Is it good and do people nag you because they can hear your tunes. Just wondering. lol.

 

[fabio-fi]

 
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So are there other headphones comparable to grados rock sound with sound isolation or they are in their own league.

Another vote for the HD-25 I II, they are fast with punchy bass. 
 
Again, its not a good idea to use an open back headphones when traveling. Its just annoying, lots of leakage. 

 

[MalVeauX]

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By the way anyone used Grados headphones on the train and what are your experiences. Is it good and do people nag you because they can hear your tunes. Just wondering. lol.

They are wide open. You will hear EVERYTHING around you, plus your music. It will sound like a mess.
Everyone around you will hear what you're hearing loud and clear. Grados are like little speakers. Be prepared to be frowned at.
If you continue regardless of this, just make sure you don't turn up the volume to compensate, you'll end up with damaged hearing.
 
Very best,
 

 

[GravitySmacked]

I don't think you would enjoy Grado's on the train or anywhere there is a lot of background noise.

I don't enjoy wearing mine at home when the kids are noisy or the TV is on but when it's quiet they're musical bliss.

 

[musicfreak4000]

I guess I'll save up for the sennheisers HD 25 I II thanks guys.

 

[musicfreak4000]

How are the HD 25 I II with electronica.

 

[fabio-fi]

 
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I guess I'll save up for the sennheisers HD 25 I II thanks guys.

Its worth waiting. Hopefully you find a good deal. 
 
Edit: It does a nice job with electronica, fast and punchy bass. 

 

[musicfreak4000]

I''m getting the HD 25 I II on christmas, yey. Can't wait. By the way does it need an amp. The Headphones are pricy so it would be good if an amp wasn't necessary. What are your opinions on that.