Would the SR60's be an upgrade coming from the vibes?????

[bigizzy75]

Hello Everyone,


I'm kinda waiting on my Beyers to come by and I'm also saving up for the IMOD and Hornet and I kinda want something that can hold me over while I wait.

Granted I am only going to use this out of an Ipod and nothing else. So I was wondering if I got the Grado SR60, would they be an upgrade coming from the V-moda Vibes?

I listen to alot of classic Rock, and I was also wondering if the bass in the SR80 was that much better compared to the SR60's?

Thanks in advance,

Izzy

 

[Jon118]

Yes.


Oh, and I wouldn't worry too much about the 80s if you aren't planning on using them with an amp. If you're planning on using these with the iMod/Hornet combo, then the 80s would be a better choice, but if you were planning on getting rid of them for the Beyers, then I would just as soon go with the 60s.

 

[bigizzy75]

So the SR-80 wouldn't sound the same? They have the same impendence 32Ohms I believe

 

[bigizzy75]

bumpity bump

 

[bigizzy75]

bump

 

[mdarnton]

In my opinion, iPod buds are an upgrade from Vibes. Grados are something entirely different.

 

[BrookR1]

The SR-80s sound fine without an amp. They do benefit from one, but don't require one to put a huge smile on your face.

 

[sharkz]

I have SR-60's and they are wonderful headphones that sound great unamped. If you like classic rock, they are the way to go. You won't be disappointed.

 

[bigizzy75]

Dang it head-fi what about the SR-225, would they still put a smile to my face unamped, (I'm going to get the hornet anyways but it will just take a little longer of course)

 

[Mindless]

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigizzy75 /img/forum/go_quote.gif Dang it head-fi what about the SR-225, would they still put a smile to my face unamped, (I'm going to get the hornet anyways but it will just take a little longer of course)

Wider than any other $200 headphone.

 

[TheMarchingMule]

Quote:

Originally Posted by mdarnton /img/forum/go_quote.gif In my opinion, iPod buds are an upgrade from Vibes.

Darn good statement there.

SR 60/80 is a very good investment; to jump straight to a 225/325i would be iffy because you don't know what kind of Grado signature your ears are really looking for.

 

[bigizzy75]

Thats a very good point, and anyways its just a temp headphone until my Darth Beyers arrive. So final question Head-fi, Go for the SR-60's or bite my lip and get the SR-80's and go for the bassier headphones(SR-80)? Will the SR-80 still make guitar riffs sing out of my Ipod like the SR-60's?

I apologize if my question seems redundent,

In a Nutshell:

I like bass with very nice guitar riffs. SO........

Should I get SR-60 or SR-80

OR is the difference between SR-60 and SR-80 not worth the extra $30?

Thanks again,

Izzy

 

[HeadphoneAddict]

I would consider the iGrado which to me were more comfortable so I bought them. And, to me the iGrado sound as good or better than SR-60, even though the driver is the same. The SR-80 sounded a little better to me, hard to say why, maybe a little better bass end.

The SR-80 will suck a lot of power vs the SR-60, or so I am told, but the SR-80 comes with a small 1/8" plug on the cord because it was intended for portable I guess.

 

[bigizzy75]

bump, is there really a difference b/t SR60-SR80, is the improvement worth $30?