[Kent0]

LOL isn't the grado sr80i's design very open? I hope your nephew doesn't get too many stares

 

[Kent0]

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V-moda M80 or Phiaton MS400 are the two that come to mind. Senn HD25s if you don't mind spartan design.

 
 
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If you're set on the Grado sound, the Alessandro MS1 (a re-tuned Grado) is available for $100 with worldwide shipping. Personally, I've owned both the D1001 and the SR225s and I thought that the Denons were much better -- a much fuller sound (albeit with slightly recessed mids, which was the only downside) and build quality that was much, much better than the Grados.

Thanks, i'll consider those

 

[SONIC BOOM]

I use grado sr225s in public all the time, I have also been asked a few times about them.

 

[Kent0]

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I use grado sr225s in public all the time, I have also been asked a few times about them.

Those cans are very open right?

 

[Canadian411]

LOL isn't the grado sr80i's design very open? I hope your nephew doesn't get too many stares

 
Ya he doesn't mind at all. This is cheap headphone so if he loses it or breaks it I don't want him to feel bad about it.

And he doesn't listen too loud so I don't think it's an issue, maybe the isolation issue but he is fine with that.

 

[Kent0]

How about the comfort issues on grado headphones? how do I manage that?

 

[Heathen999]

Some people find them uncomfortable others like myself dont have a problem with them at all. 
 
You can always wash the pads a time or two and that will soften them up though. 

 

[Kent0]

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Some people find them uncomfortable others like myself dont have a problem with them at all. 
 
You can always wash the pads a time or two and that will soften them up though. 

Thanks, do I have to shampoo them?

 

[Heathen999]

Some people throw them in with there laundry and then let air dry. Some people wash them with a mild soap like baby shampoo. I personally never done it as I have never found them uncomfortable.

 

[Kent0]

OH, and one last question what cushion does the SR80i comes with?

 

[roBernd]

Some people buy decent headphones to begin with. Sorry for the Grado-hate, but I can't see anything but the design as a point for almost any Grado.
-ringing, resonance 
-uncomfortable
-bass light and even worse treble-heavy
-overpriced outside of the US
 
save some bucks and look into the [size=medium]Creative Aurvana  Live![/size] , which is basically a Denon 1001 OEM.
Or just get a Porta Pro, a Koss Pro DJ 100, or a Sony V6 (V7506) Sennheiser HD518 or even the ATH-M50
all of these phones cost less (depends on your country) and have less flaws than the sr80 and even most higher end Grados.

 

[KG Jag]

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Does the grado have a better midrange?and will it sound better with an amp?

Neither of these cans needs an amp.