Hey Head-Fiers.   I guess I should say that I've been lurking around here for a little while now, all thanks to an audiophile friend of mine who uses Ultrasone HFI-580s on the go and Grotto 325is in his little awesome setup. Before that I had no concept of really good sound (yep, I was one...

I've had my sr325is for a few months now (my first real pair of headphones) and I was very impressed from the moment I put them on, and even now while I'm typing. The quality and clarity is a large step-up from all of the other $30 in-ears and a pair or sr60i's I'd had previously, but the...

I recently received a two sets of SR325is. When I compared them, I discovered that the ear pad cushions on one pair are darker, taller (from back to front), firmer, and the tops (that go around your ear) are shaped slightly differently. I then checked out a few pair locally and I've seen both...

This is loaner #4 (of 6) of my Loaner Program, for the Grado SR325i. As the highest in the "SR" line, the 325i also has the highest price tag and is in the hands of the fewest. So in the interest of getting more knowledge of them onto the forum, 4 people were subjectively selected to review them...

Hi,   Would anyone recommend a portable amp for the above? Will I benefit from buying one?   Thank you.

Help!  I have several brands of cans, HE-400, Audeze LCD2, Grado 325i, Beyerdynamic DT990 and HD 600. On any given day they all sound nice. I'm using a Little Dot MKIII with 6 sets of tubes. I still want to upgrade the cans. Is the HE-500 worth the extra $$$ over the 400?  I could live with out...

I am looking for a close over the ear headphone that is bright with its sound. I liked the sound of the bose qc15 don't need noise cancelling but I did like the sound will I find the same quality with the akg acoustic of the ear headphone? Or would I be better off going with an iem

Hello everyone, I am currently sitting on a pair of pretty crappy urban ears headphones. My biggest problem with them is the fact that they get super uncomfortable after 2-3 hours. Do you have any suggestions on an upgrade for me? I use them mostly for MP3s, not flac, no home theatre etc, so I...

I generally listen to rock music like green day and I want a headphone which makes guitar, drums, and vocals more "alive" and present. I currently own an audio technica ath-m50 and a sennheiser IE60 (IEM) and so I decided to test both of them on the rock genre. I tested my IE60 first and played...

So, I recently sent my Little Dot 1+ back to China for repair. Before it gets back (this afternoon actually,) I'll have a shiny new HRT Music Streamer II to source it with. The upgrade bug has hit me again...   I've been considering a bunch of amps in the $300 range. The Schiit Asgard...

Topic.    1. Grado SR325is 2. Sennheiser HD 598  3. ATH-W3000 (Limited Edition)    In no particular order. 

I made my first post earlier today, but figured I'd share my story with the rest of you.  I've been lurking here for almost two months now, and appreciate the different stories, recommendations and reviews.  I hope to learn a lot more from all of you in the future.   Here's my simple story...

Hey.   I'm going to buy new pair of phones and some dac/amp for those.   My friend recommended some Sennheiser cans and Matrix mini-i dac.   Personally I've been interested in AKG:s cans and maybe tube amp.   Budget is about $700.   Those brands are just recommendations for...

I'm sure most of you know this piece of advice, and I had heard it for awhile but I was skeptical. If comfort is an issue, get the G-cushions as soon as possible Grados are uncomfortable but I like the sound, and the latest pair I bought came with L-cushions, somewhat more comfortable than...

A quick question for the knowledgable Grado people out there.   I have a pair of Grado SR80i's which I have modded by removing the membrane from the front baffle, punching 5 holes in the rear driver membrane and a set of L-Cush ear pads. I am also waiting for some wooden cups and a rewire to...

Current setup Senn HD 650, Musical Fidelity V-DAC, Matrix M-Stage   Sounds great, though as usual want more.   Considered the AKG Q701 to try a different sound?  Maybe Grado SR325i?  (When I auditioned the 325i they were fresh out of the box and really lacked any low end.  I'm going to...

Hello All,   Been reading here for a while, and am interested in possibly buying a pair of headphones. My budget extends to about $200-$300, but if there is something cheaper that is just as good I am obviously interested in that too. My music choices are quite varied but mostly I listen to...

Hello and thanks in advance for any replies... its all about harsh sounds...   I bought a Little Dot and so far have 16hours on it. I am listening through the following kit.   MackBookPro > Echo Audiofire2 24/96 using Audirvana > Mackie Big Nob > Little Dot 1+> Grado 325is (all 320kb...

So I've made these threads before, but now that I finally heard the E7/E9 combo I'm going to splurge on a DAC/amp   From what I've read, the sensitivity differences between the Grado and Senns is significant which could impact the sound quality based on some 8-fold rule( don't remember all...

I got these headphones yesterday and boy i have to say i'm pretty impressed! coming off of my creative fatal1ty and sennheiser hd 201's and other cheap headphones these are a huge step up.   Look: The looks are retro which reminds me of something from the 1970s and 80s which i happen to like...

Hello ,   Im tying to revitalise my bedroom hifi setup and would like some ideas. I have had a set of Audio technicas AD700 for a few years with a denon dm37. Whilst this is ok, im not really that fussed on the sound that comes out of them these days, preferring the sound that comes from my...

Hi, so this is info is sort of posted in the amp section (but my primary question there is about an amp/DAC/both, so I wanted to put this question in the right area.   I'm pretty new to the world of quality headphones/amps and I've been researching headphones, amps and DACs for the past...

     This idea came about from another thread (The PS500 thread), a few of us thought it would be the chance  to share some album suggestions from Grado owners who feel that their album of choice performs better  than most on a Grado.    Here's my suggestion, this album sounds...

In order not to infect and bring the SR60mod thread off-topic I thought it might be an idea to start a new thread for those of us Grado modders who want to share ideas/impressions/mods concerning their Symphones Magnums. Personally, I have been very impressed with the Magnum drivers and think...

What will be the best, HD595 or something else ? I'll be using the headphone mostly with ipod or pc but occationally will be using with home stereo system. Don't have a plan to buy an amp now maybe in future. Mostly listen to Jazz/Blues/Some classic rock etc. My Sony MDR CD-570 is really old...