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Here bruv -
Grado SR60i
Pros - Punchy bass, open wide dynamic sound, warmth compared to other ones, lows more defined and fuller, highs were slightly less tinny and mid range flowed perfectly/ no seams.
Cons - Uncomfortable, thick cord/ bulky
If you don't see any cons to the sound of the SR60i other than comfort, then I'm not sure you need to spend so much on headphones. I'm sure people can recommend a more comfortable headphone with similar sound to the SR60.
I think the AD2000 should be very much to your liking. Similar sound, but much more refined, open, spacious, and very comfy. Bam. Get'm and go home happy.
I'll elaborate here.
Similarities between SR60 and ath-AD2000 "air"
quick sounding bass with good impact, transitions nicely from mids down to the upper bass and is pretty flat until it starts to roll off a bit.
neither headphone has outstanding bass extension
gorgeous midrange that has natural warmth when called for but is not overly rich or lush
upper midrange and treble that is elevated to give a pronounced sense of detail and air
Differences between SR60 and ath-AD2000 "air"
AD2000 has a much bigger soundstage, maybe 5x bigger or something
AD2000 has much better imaging and separation
AD2000's elevation in the upper mids and treble is less extreme, so they are less fatiguing and harsh and sound more even and balanced. The AD's upper mid/treble emphasis is rather subtle, but still achieves the same or similar effect as the Grados
AD2000 is more resolving and more refined, with better tone, subtlties, texture, etc.