[KR...]

If you listen to mostly punk then I would get the 225's.
That's all the headphone you will ever need.

 

[Fizzmix]

Would I need an amp? I know it has a low impedance, but would an amp help any? Headroom Total Airhead, or Grado RA-1, or Creek OBH-11? What size of headphone plug-in does the 225s have? The one that fits into a discman? And how long is the cord?

Thanx!

 

[KR...]

It comes with a standard plug (the big one), so you will need to get Grado's great Mini Adaptor Cable

Later you can get an amp for your main system, in order to get the most out of your headphones. They sound good even without one, however.

 

[Fizzmix]

Would it make sense to use the 225s with a portable? I mostly listen to music on the go, and even when i am at home, I still use my portable. I am getting an Archos Jukebox Recorder soon. Will the 225s cable be too long for portable use? Do the Grado-60s come with the mini-plug?

Thanks!

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[Gluegun]

SR-40's (don't get the 40's), 60's and 80's come with a 1/8 " plug. All others come with a 1/4" plug.

But Grado's 1/4" to 1/8" adapter is the best one out there, so, like, you can trust it!

 

[KR...]

The 60's come with a Mini, so does the 80's, and the 40's, and the MS1. The rest come with the standard plug.

 

[Fizzmix]

Well would I be able to lug around the 225s with an adaptor and an amp around? Or would it be WAY too long for portable use?
Thanks!

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[Gluegun]

Depends.

Are you willing to buy one of Headroom's cases? (they are MADE for that, basically)

Are you willing to watch your system like a hawk?

It *is* possible to use the likes of high-end grado's portably. Just look at that Airbag Suspension system....

and put some kind of hat on over your grado's to keep the Grado's *very* firmly on, and you can go skiing with a set of RS-1's.

Now, I wouldn't RECOMMEND it, but, if you're crazy, yea, why not?

 

[KR...]

as long as you have one of those cool portable bags you should be fine.

 

[Fizzmix]

Haha thanks a lot. So how much money do you think I would be paying for 225s, adaptor cable, TA Amp, and carrying case? Maybe I could get those for Christmas or my b-day. Haha
thanks

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[Gluegun]

*starts cackling madly*

http://www.headphone.com/layout.php?...tID=0020090225
Grado SR-225: $195.00

http://www.headphone.com/layout.php?...tID=0010010005
Headroom Total Airhead: $159.00

http://www.headphone.com/layout.php?...tID=0070250000
Panasonic SL-CT580: $99

http://www.headphone.com/layout.php?...tID=0040010001
Headroom Airbag: $49

http://www.headphone.com/layout.php?...tID=0070240000
Sangean DT110: $49

http://www.headphone.com/layout.php?...tID=0040010002
Headroom Extreme Suspension System: $19

http://www.headphone.com/layout.php?...tID=0050090010
Grado 1/4 to 1/8 Adapter: $14.95

Being the geekiest portable headphone rocker on the planet: PRICELESS

(by the way, if you order a goodly number of this stuff from Headroom, they'll give you an ungodly discount for buying so much stuff. And if you say you are a Head-Fi-er. And you don't need half of these to enjoy the system, doncha know! And guys, what kind of hat would go best with SR-225's? I mean, if you're gonna get the suspension system, you don't want your Grado's to fall off!! Also, the Panasonic SL-CT470 might be better [ http://all.search.shopping.yahoo.com...&rkeys=&clink= ] and there's some Sony radios that beat the Sangean...)

 

[Surfaday]

Hi Fizzmix, I have the Grado SR225 and have recently upgraded from the Grado SR60. They are both really high quality headphones yet the SR225 was really worth the upgrade. I love the increased clarity and quality of the sound. The SR225's sound great without an amp on my pcdp, but I do have a portable amp on order.

Check out headphone.com - they recommend the Total Airhead portable amp and the SR225s.

 

[Fizzmix]

Hahahaha well it's nice to know Head-Fiers are VERY helpful!

I don't think I'll need half of that stuff! Probably just the headphones, the amp, the plug and the carrying case, but thanks for the radio suggestion! Haha. How much discount do you think they would give me for my purchases?
Thanks

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[Fizzmix]

How much better are the 225s over the 60s? And how long is the cord for the 225s?
Thanks

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[Surfaday]

To me, the SR225 has clearer, more realistic sound than the SR60. I am listening to Badi Assad, a Brazilian classical guitarist/singer and on her song "Waterfall", there is a part where water is, uh, falling, and on the SR225, it really sounds like water, on the SR60, though it would sound good if I didn't have the SR225 for comparison, the falling water sounded more crackly and electronic, though, I repeat, this conclusion was drawn after comparing the two 'phones side by side, playing the piece over and over again. The difference is subtle to my ears, though some of the more expericed headphone addicts here would undoubtedly find the distinction dramatic.

Another way to put it: all the sound and instruments are there on the SR60 but it is easier to pick out the indivdual instruments on the SR225.

The length of the cord from the bottom of the headphone to the tip of the jack is 7 feet on both models.