[r4z0r]

Which Grado model do you guys think is the closest match for the Sennheiser HD-600?

Sound quality out of a quality solid state amp, let's say a Max Out Home Reference is the only factor that matters here, so please disregard price/comfort/other misc. factors. I think it will be a good idea to exclude sonic improvements brought in through modding/cable swapping. Please also include musical preference with the comments!

I hope I won't get flamed to death for starting such a controversial topic.

 

[MacDEF]

There aren't any Grados that are "close" to the HD600. But of the Grados, the "closest" is either the RS1 or the RS2, depending on whom you ask.

I saw "depending on whome you ask" because after talking with a few RS2 owners, it sounds like there is actually quite a bit of variations between individual sets. When I heard a pair they weren't much like the HD600, but more than any of the lower models (they were smoother and less bright than the lesser Grados).

 

[Joe Bloggs]

Closest match in level of competition or sound quality or quality of sound?

Are there any Grado with a similar quality of sound as the 600--e.g. actually sound like it instead of just as good as it

 

[Ross]

None of the Grados sound anything like the Sennheiser 600s.

For Grados of similar quality (but with a totally different sound), try the Grado 225s or 325s.

Personally, I don't rate the RS-1 or RS-2, but that's a matter of taste.

I wouldn't be without either the Senn 600s or my Grados - they have different strengths and complement each other.

Ross

 

[Atomicarnage]

Different phones for different purposes

 

[darkclouds]

SR-300 sounds closest to the HD600 but of course the soundstage is very different.

 

[Atomicarnage]

Especially when you consider the fact that the Senn's have a 300ohm resistance and the grado's come in at only a 32ohms (grados are supra-aural, and the senns are circumaural etc. . .)

 

[r4z0r]

I think Joe Bloggs' questions really explain what I'm trying to get at..

Which Hrado comes in as the Senns' biggest competition? (I'm fairly sure the old HP-1000s surpass the HD-600s, and I guess the RS-1 *might* be considered to be in a higher level league as well..)

 

[acidtripwow]

SR325.

 

[taoster]

i am constantly switching between the sennheiser and the grado, usually after some absence or if im in the mood.
I too think the Grado SR325 is a great partner to the HD-600.

 

[KR...]

Of the current grados, the MS-2 is really good and much better than the 225. I haven't tried the 3 wooden Grado headphones, so I can't compare them to the 600's.

 

[shivohum]

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I'm fairly sure the old HP-1000s surpass the HD-600s, and I guess the RS-1 *might* be considered to be in a higher level league as well..

Have you heard the three of them? I have, and don't agree. The HD600 is easily on par with both, though certainly with different sonic characteristics

 

[oldguy]

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Which Grado model do you guys think is the closest match for the Sennheiser HD 600

Any model at or above the SR125 !!

Seriously though, I have my own preferances but the sound of Grados and Senns is quite different!

If you like dynamic upbeat sound, the Grado SR225-325 are hard to beat. They will rock your boat!

If you prefer to fall asleep while listening to music on your headphones then the Sennheisers will 'Sennd' you off!!

 

[r4z0r]

oldguy, you mentioned the MS IIs.. now I'm really curious... do these cans sound a lot better than the 325s as well?

 

[hinors14]

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Originally posted by oldguy If you like dynamic upbeat sound, the Grado SR225-325 are hard to beat. They will rock your boat!

They will rock your boat and your head until your ears start aching...