[ywd]

I have never really used "good" headphones before, and i am wondering how grado sr60s sound from an ipod's line-out jack. I currently use bose triport in-ear headphones, and i don't really like them.
I have no intention of ever buying an amp btw

 

[Zorander]

It should work out great. You may also want to consider the PX-100 and KSC-35, both of which are also equally excellent portable phones.

Cheers!

 

[ywd]

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Originally Posted by Zorander /img/forum/go_quote.gif It should work out great. You may also want to consider the PX-100 and KSC-35, both of which are also equally excellent portable phones. Cheers!

Just from browsing around, the px-100's don't look like they are built as sturdily as the sr60s, are they any more likely to break/be damaged?

 

[Zorander]

The PX-100 are indeed slightly smaller than Grados. Build quality-wise, they are about the same (I'd actually rate the PX-100 slightly higher). Both have quite different sound signatures and it's best if you can audition them side-by-side. I personally prefer the PX-100 sound over the SR-80 I used to own, but I know a large number of people prefer it the other way 'round. Only you can determine yourself what you prefer.

Cheers!

 

[ywd]

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Originally Posted by Zorander /img/forum/go_quote.gif The PX-100 are indeed slightly smaller than Grados. Build quality-wise, they are about the same (I'd actually rate the PX-100 slightly higher). Both have quite different sound signatures and it's best if you can audition them side-by-side. I personally prefer the PX-100 sound over the SR-80 I used to own, but I know a large number of people prefer it the other way 'round. Only you can determine yourself what you prefer. Cheers!

Thanks a lot, just one question:
Are the px-100s and the pmx-100s the same except for the neckband?

 

[mtd]

Sr60s are quite nice with ipods. You'll have much less bass than from your triports though. Although I like the bass of the sr60s more than any other grado (simply because of the pads). Should be good for you.

 

[USAstrat]

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have never really used "good" headphones before, and i am wondering how grado sr60s sound from an ipod's line-out jack

How are you planning to use the ipod line-out without an amp?

 

[GlendaleViper]

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Originally Posted by USAstrat /img/forum/go_quote.gif How are you planning to use the ipod line-out without an amp?

That was going to be my question - if you use the line out functionality without an amp, you'll definitely hear less hiss, but lose any volume control... and the line out with SR60s is LOUD - about 75-80% volume.

The SR60 through the headphone jack sounds great though. No need for an amp whatsoever.

 

[ywd]

I meant that i just plan on using the ipod's headphone jack

Thanks for all the help people.

 

[lutwey]

just want to remind you that grados are not made to be used portably.
1.poor iso
2.thick cord
beside the two of these they are pretty good
if u don't want to deal with these two problems consider the ksc75,they are highly recomended here.

 

[scompton]

I have PX-100 and I think they are very durable. I'm very hard on headphones, I seem to catch the cord on everything possible. I've had mine for about a year and they've been yanked off of my head 3 or 4 times. They still sound great. They only problem I have with them is that if I'm moving around alot they tend to start sliding off my ears. I've been looking at the PMX-100's for that reason. I'd also like to know if they're the same as the PX-100's except the head band.

 

[Denver Max]

The SR60 and 5G 30GB iPod is my most often-used setup, and I love it. You will be very happy.

 

[ywd]

Are all grados actually hand-made?

 

[Zorander]

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Originally Posted by ywd /img/forum/go_quote.gif Are all grados actually hand-made?

I'm sure there are some automated processes involved in their making, such as the housing, cabling, etc. Grado wouldn't be able to make much money if everything was manually manufactured (high manufacturing cost, particularly labour). I know they test/listen to newly manufactured cans by human ears though.

 

[zumaro]

The PMX100s sound identical to the PX100s - I have both, and only the head/neck band is altered as far as I can hear. They are both very well built and durable - at least the equal of the Grados I would say.

I would not call the Grados a portable solution for iPod use - cord is too thick and long, and the headphones themselves are just too large and ugly for wandering around the streets. Around town the Senns beat them hands down for discrete portability, and their sound is not so aggressive and bright (also not so detailed however). I had the SR60s for a while, and they sound very good out of an iPod, but using them around town was not an option.