SovereignJerk
New Head-Fier
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Seems to be a polarizing topic. Just wanted to put in my experiences. I've always had a pair of Sony MDR-7506 laying around. Always thought they were pretty good, I mean they're industry standard for recording. Apparently, our perception of sound goes way beyond just being able to mix a record. Because when I first bought a pair of Grado SR-125i cans, I could tell a difference out of the box. I ended up selling the cans a few years later, but music never did sound the same. I didn't put much stock in break in, I mean I still don't in any sense that you have to do it. The box that Grado cans arrive in say as much. Just listen to your cans normally and after a couple months or so they'll be all they can be. I noticed it with the SR-125i's, and just recently with the SR-60e's. Night and day? Not like the difference between Sony MDR-7506 and SR-60e (which are probably more of a difference in closed vs open design), but definitely a difference. It is not something I've ever noticed before, but like I said.. little experience. Looking forward to putting in quality time with my SR-225e's that just came in.
But whether 'breaking in' does anything mechanically like Grado claims, or if the changes are in the way you're perceiving the sound, I can say that I'm personally convinced that using them makes them sound better. I'll add that if you get a pair of headphones and you don't like them, return them. I'll also add that you shouldn't buy a set of cans, and then leave something running on them to hasten any break in. Just use them normally, and you'll be pleasantly surprised.
But whether 'breaking in' does anything mechanically like Grado claims, or if the changes are in the way you're perceiving the sound, I can say that I'm personally convinced that using them makes them sound better. I'll add that if you get a pair of headphones and you don't like them, return them. I'll also add that you shouldn't buy a set of cans, and then leave something running on them to hasten any break in. Just use them normally, and you'll be pleasantly surprised.