[AKChastain]

I am upgrading Grado SR60's and an older AirHead amp. I listen to all types of music, but female vocals are my favorite (Krall, Krauss, Welch, Brooke ...) All my music is now on a 4G 40 GB Ipod in Apple Lossless format. I have pretty much decided on an SR-71 amp, but need advice on the headphones.
for a budget of $500 or less what do you recommend for this type of music and this amplifier? Thanks for the help!!!

 

[overlunge]

Hi AKChastain,

My suggestion will be try Audiotechnica A900 (although people use them un-amped, but there's a subtle difference if it's driven correctly) and Supermacro, IMHO, the combo is great for female vocal. Decent soundstage, slight echoy, treble and bass are tight but not bright/bloated. I currently use both with my 4G iPod via Pocketdock lineout.

Note: The Supermacro I own is v.1 with OPA227 plus 4 switches, others experience might vary.

Best of luck,
Overlunge

 

[BranMuffins]

I'll second the A900. When I throw them on and put on some Norah Jones, its simply amazing.

But you maybe able to finnd something a little better, but probably not that much more if you are going to add a decent amp and stay under $500.

Also, Ive never used the A900's with anything more than my MINT, but everything I have read, as was said above, points to the fact that imporvements are small, which is what I have found, and generally I dont bother to use the amp.

 

[AKChastain]

Thanks for the advice! However I didn't quite give enough information. Most of my listening is done at the office and I would really like to stay away from a closed can. What would you recommend in the open world?

 

[jpr703]

Grado 225 makes a nice upgrade from the 60, especially using and amp. SR-71, SuperMacro 3 or Gilmore Lite would pair well with them too.

 

[E.B.M.Head]

If you're into voices then the K 501 is the way to go.