[SBD]

I pretty much had my mind set after too much research on the sf5pro. It's pretty much a no brainer except the grado to me is grand...o. I'm looking at only the sr80 model and yeah, $50 less is a huge deal to me even when they both fit in my budget.

I have no idea on sq difference but I'm guessing that one of them sounds a lot better (I'm guessing....you tell me please

).

 

[Dash]

IMHO, at that price point, full size cans will provide better sound over IEMs. However, The SF5Pro provides a few things that the Grados do not; isolation and supreme portability. I liked the SF5Pro when I owned them but the fit is not for everyone. Buy them somewhere with a good return policy in case the fit doesn't work out.

 

[NeObliviscaris]

depends what you are gonna use them for?

My SR80s sound fan-freakn-tastic, and I use them at home when I need no isolation and don't care about anyone within 3m hearing my music.

SF5s I only use outside the house, when I care about isolation and don't want everything leaked out.

In terms of sound, the cans are much nicer to listen to, much wider and airier sound, less BOOM BOOM!

 

[swaneon]

I would say the SF5s

at costco.com they are $130 including s/h.
Costco - $129.99 After $50 Off Ultimate Ears Super.fi 5 Pro Clear Noise Canceling Headphones

 

[SBD]

wow. feedmetrance, you had both of them all along!

I stayed away from grados at first because they were open but I don't really care since a week ago I was planning to buy speakers with my money.

I'll be getting a pizza box then

just gotta figure out where to buy it and get shipping to Hawaii.

 

[kpeezy]

IMO, full size > IEM's. I love my Etys, but I'd rather listen to Grados if possible.

 

[NeObliviscaris]

ToddTheVinylJunkie is the best!

First I did a special price and then when I joined you get a discount as a new member, he was nice enough to let me use both codes, and you get another 2% off for signing up to the news letter, so all up I got it for a very very smart price!

If you are going to just use them at home, def go the Grados, and maybe get some 414 pads, I just got some yesterday, so comfortable and the Grado sound is magnificant!

 

[intoflatlines]

If you plan on using them out (like at school, public transportation, etc) I would go with the SF5 Pro

 

[SBD]

Yeah...I've been through this swaneon and intoflatlines.

Pretty much these are my only cans until they die. Let's hope they last long. also I doubt ttvj will let me use discounts other than the price quote.
.....now you see why I researched so hard

 

[NeObliviscaris]

^^ They Let me!

 

[frozncore]

Quote:

Originally Posted by FeedMeTrance /img/forum/go_quote.gif ToddTheVinylJunkie is the best! First I did a special price and then when I joined you get a discount as a new member, he was nice enough to let me use both codes, and you get another 2% off for signing up to the news letter, so all up I got it for a very very smart price! If you are going to just use them at home, def go the Grados, and maybe get some 414 pads, I just got some yesterday, so comfortable and the Grado sound is magnificant!

I just read in another thread that TTVJ doesn't ship Grados internationally. Now I'm confused.

 

[NeObliviscaris]

^ They don't, I shipped it to my friends uncles house, and his uncle shipped to my friend here, and my friend gave them to me.

 

[frozncore]

Quote:

Originally Posted by FeedMeTrance /img/forum/go_quote.gif ^ They don't, I shipped it to my friends uncles house, and his uncle shipped to my friend here, and my friend gave them to me.

That would explain it. It seems I have to find another way to get my Grados.

 

[snejk]

Quote:

Originally Posted by frozncore /img/forum/go_quote.gif That would explain it. It seems I have to find another way to get my Grados.

Why not try the Alessandro MS1? Either through Alessandro or your "local" supplier headphones.com.au.