Senn comfort, Grado sound

[Watchdog]

After attending a meet (great way to compare equipment back to back) and hanging out at Trevor's place, I've realized that I like the Grado sound, but the comfort of Senns. Is there a different make I should try?

I currently have Beyer DT990 Pros and would like something better. I do like the Grado sound, but think they would become uncomfortable in extended listening sessions. Senns are comfortable, but after hearing Grados, I don't think I could be happy with the Senn sound.

Does anyone have any recommendations?

 

[EdipisReks]

with the comfies, i can listen to my SR-60's all day with no discomfort. i did have to bend the headband to fit my, apparently, oddly shaped melon. i recently asked basically the same question as you did, and the Sennheiser HD25-1 was suggested.

 

[Watchdog]

Comfies? Is that a different type of pad? I know there's a debate about bowl and flat pads. I think I was listening with the flats, though I'm guessing since I don't really know what either looks like.

The HD25-1 sounds quite appealing as I understand they're great for portable use and I was thinking of getting a set anyway. Any recommendations as to where to buy them and how much I should expect to pay? I think Headroom has them for $200, but I think they're still giving 10% off for Head-Fi members, so that's $180.

 

[LTUCCI1924]

sennheiser 595

 

[blessingx]

What LTUCCI1924 said.

 

[HiWire]

I didn't find the Sennheiser HD25 to be particularly comfortable - I disliked their tight clamping feel, the small supraaural pads, and the general build quality. The HD590s, on the other hand, were super-comfortable, regardless of their controversial sound.

 

[cadobhuk]

How about a900 or cd3000?Both are comfortable and fast and agressive.

 

[Aman]

my suggestion here is definitely for the HD595s. I REALLY love them. They are super comfortable and very musical, and still can be driven without an amp in most situations. They also have a pretty big soundstage. I'd recommend them whole-heartedly to anyone looking for exactly what you want. I listen to mainly rock music and I haven't ever been happier with a headphone purchase in my life.

 

[pirate]

Try the Sennheiser pads on the Grados, that's what I use for my MS1's.

 

[crazyfrenchman27]

If you want the Grado/Alessandro sound with Sennheiser comfort, I can personally testify that ATH-A900 is NOT the way to go. It is a distinctly different sound from both Grado/Alessandro and Sennheiser. In no way can you compare the "aggression" of the ATH-A900s to the Grado/Alessandro line: the ATH-A900s generally perform BETTER with slow music like classical, jazz, or techno (I do not like how they tend to push the guitars back on rock tracks, leading to a slightly recessed sound).

Btw, you think the same way I do . Grado sound without the sandpaper pads... Where is that Sennheiser comfort when you need it?! Plus, could they replicate the Grados sound in the EXACT SAME WAY in a closed can? Because although I dig my ATH-A900s for most stuff, they just don't do it for me on rock.

 

[wolfen68]

Senn Comfort with Grado Sound....

That would be a set of Grados with Senn pads of course!

 

[r3cc0s]

if grado would release valour pads
I wonder how many of us would pick it up

 

[tom hankins]

Another vote for the HD595.

 

[Nak Man]

Quote:

Originally Posted by HiWire I didn't find the Sennheiser HD25 to be particularly comfortable - I disliked their tight clamping feel, the small supraaural pads, and the general build quality. The HD590s, on the other hand, were super-comfortable, regardless of their controversial sound.

You're right:
Grado comfort + Senn sound = HD25
For Senn comfort + Grado sound + Senn sound = HD 595

 

[KtoEto]

Another vote for the HD595. I've never tried the Grado, so I can't compare them.
People say the HD595 are easier to drive, more upfront, direct than the HD580, HD600 and HD650.
Some say they suit rock and electronic music better.
I also listen to classical and jazz with them and enjoy the experience a lot.
I say they are loud but not aggressive, very detailed, balanced and have a nice soundstage. Comfortwise, they are heaven.
These are my first quality headphones though, I myself would take this opinion cum grano salis.