[epithetless]

+1 for AKG's K81DJ, which -- although I can and will not vouch for this myself -- some have deemed in league with, and even superior to, the lower-end Grados (as per the previously mentioned giganto-thread).

Note: My unwillingness to make a personal voucher comes by way of having no Grado experience; the K81DJ's I own and love. They are fantastic isolating phones.

 

[soloz2]

I've never sampled the Sr-60's but I definately have plans to in the not so distant future. If your friend wants some open cans that are cheap and sound good he can pick up some px100's. I just picked up a pair for $25 and they sound pretty good. if you need some isolation I also have some pmx200's that I like. I know a lot of people don't like the px200's, but they're small and have good isolation for travel

 

[CaptSnuffy]

SR60s are a good choice, he won't be dissapointed by them.

 

[TAF94]

Go with SR-60 or PX100. I've also had akg k81dj at the same time. (I hope you can read between the lines).

 

[deckard0]

px100's were a good buy for me. ive yet to hear the sr-60 though

 

[JMCIII]

Quote:

Originally Posted by epithetless +1 for AKG's K81DJ, which -- although I can and will not vouch for this myself -- some have deemed in league with, and even superior to, the lower-end Grados (as per the previously mentioned giganto-thread). Note: My unwillingness to make a personal voucher comes by way of having no Grado experience; the K81DJ's I own and love. They are fantastic isolating phones.

Well I do, and I wouldn't own the SR60's on a bet. Uncomfortable and bright. The AKG K81DJ's do a much better job, are closed back (so they're usable in more situations), easy to drive and sound great for a $55 to $69 (depending on where you buy them). Don't sentence your friend to the Grado's when the AKG's are available.

 

[AboveBeyond]

Actually, after realizing that the SR60 is not closed but teh AKG K81DJ is, I'm leaning towards teh AKG. I have a HD580 and in my experience, closed headphones are much more comfortable.

Thanks for last minute tip JMC!

Now I need to find a reliable site to buy it for $60.

 

[003]

The SR60 is very comfortable, especially with the comfy pads. It will sound better than the K81DJ.

 

[Lostlamb]

You'll find that open or closed are equally comfortable. It all really depends on the design of the headphone, not that they are closed or open.