I've just recently started browsing this forum, and joining the audiophile community, so I'm looking for a starting pair of headphones. I've been looking at a few different pairs, including the Grado SR60 and 80i, Sennheiser HD280s etc. Before i purchased any I decided to get some knowledge from...

I've got the Grado SR-80 and have taken them apart. Thanks for all the great posts on this site. A great tool for working with this stuff is a sewing needle threader. The fine wire loop allowed me to peal the diaphragm rim from the housing without risking puncture with a needle.   The voice...

I've done uberloads of googling on the momentums and amperior headphone. I'm not totally impressed with the Sennheiser amperior headphones, and since I'm returning my grado headphones, and possibly my amperior headphones, I could have enough money to get a refurbished pair of sennheiser momentum...

Hi all, Im new in here and I need some help figuring out what headphones i should buy..       Here it goes..   I mainly listen to prog rock, metal, some classic, and a little bit of everything.  My favourite bands: Ayreon, Tool, Porcupine tree, opeth, SOAD, Nirvana, alice in chains...

I am new to this site, but I've been researching phones for a couple of months.  I want to spend in the $100 to $150 range and have it down to two (unless someone can convince me otherwise).   Which would you choose:  Grado SR80i or Audio-Technica ATH-M50   I will wear these pretty much...

I've owned the SR60 and SR80/I both many years ago and just last year. Most recently I owned the Beyer DT880 pro 250 ohm. While I think the Grado is an amazing value for the price, very clear and dynamic, listening to the Beyers confirmed some feelings I had about these Grados. Listening to the...

i would like to try a headphone amp to see what all the hubbub is about.  could someone suggest an amp that would go well with the SR80 for less than $250   thanks

Hello everyone,   I own an Ipod classic 160GB from 2008. All my mp3 files are in 256kps, and i mostly listen to death and progressive metal, as well as some prog rock and blues.    I want to buy a new set of head or earphones, and i have been looking at forums, review sites etc.   ...

I recently purchased a Schiit Modi / Magni stack for use with my Audio-Technica ATH-M50 (38 ohm) and Grado SR80 (~32? ohm) headphones. I am very happy with it, except for the channel imbalance at low volumes.   Things I already know: Low-volume channel imbalance is a common issue with...

Hi guys,   I rarely post but I've got a question, I just got an upgrade from my mac mini to a Macbook pro and I'm finding the audio output to have harsh high, maybe the mac mini was less bright but, It's the only thing I can hear. I'm using senn RS180 as my headphone which are plugged...

These are going to be my first grado headphones. Source is mostly a macbook and a galaxy S3. I dont want to spend more on an amp for now, these seem to be driven easily. I mostly listen to rock, indie, a lot of Radiohead, Thom Yorke (the eraser), Atoms for peace, etc.  Is there any big...

Hi everyone, NOOB here. im looking to get a new setup for listening music on the go (street and subway). so im on a budget basically and my first setup idea is made of this :   for the source gear : sansa clip zip (cheap, small, good sound, flac, and the ergo seems good) also im...

Out of curiosity what is the one set of headphones that you believe every audiophile should own at least once at some point in there life, for me this would probably have to be the Grados sr80s/sr60s as they seem to be somewhat of a gateway drug to the world of headphones for many.  Thoughts?

Hello, this is my first post on Head-fi. I am here because I love music, I listen to it for hours every day on MOG. I am looking for headphone that will offer a "one and done" solution for listening. I currently own Seinnheiser HD202. I must admit they sound OK, but I want something very...

I just ordered a pair of Ultrasone 15g and I doubt I'm going to like the pads on them. I owned the Sennheiser 407's and they have the same types of pads that muffle. I'm curious if there is a leather or fake leather pad that would fit on these and have atleast a 40mm opening. I say 40mm because...

So I am looking for a headphone for $600(I have a FiiO E11 for an amp but if I need them with a amp then add that into the $600 because I can't really go a tick over $600 and I dont have a DAC either.) So I have Grado SR80's right now and I went to the Sony Store a couple of hours ago and tried...

Are the drivers in the Grado SR80 the same as the flagship Grado headphones?   My SR80s are the old model.   Regards.

Background and setup; I am using the following: * Stock (aka unmodified) Auzentech X-Fi Prelude with the latest drivers, * WinXP Pro SP3, * Newest version of Foobar2000, (v0.9.6.6 at the time of this writing) * ASIO output obviously * Auzentech drivers' config set to Audio Creation Mode...

Intro: So several weeks ago over in the Grado mods thread, 7Keys came up with a BRILLIANT idea. Make identical cups for Grados out of 4 popular types of North American tone woods, and have them shipped around to various members for testing! Well, I jumped on the idea right away and here I am...

So im giving away my Sony mdrv6's and i was wondering what is the best sound quality headphones i can get for under $100? i was looking at grado sr60s and seem like they are good. i listen to jazz, electronic, alternative stuff like radiohead. what do you think?

After trying to resist the headphone buying bug for a couple of eyars I broke down and bought a FiiO E10. And now, what the heck, might as well get the cans I want, something that sounds like my well broken in 780s (mod with beyerdynamic cushions). I have a pair of Grado SR80, and while the bass...

AKG k242 hd good headphone about isolation and bass response or i have to chise an other...like sennheiser 280 pro? thanks

Does anyone have days when certain headphones sound better than you remember them ever sounding?    Yesterday was a Grado SR80 day for me. The treble didn't seem as hot as it usually is on the Grado, and everything just seemed lively and perfect.    I wanted to give my ears a break from...

Hey guys,   I am currently using some Vsonic GR07's and I am loving them, however as these IEMs introduced me to the audiophile world I am wondering about getting something that gives me even better sound quality. Seeing all the positive reviews of the GR07, I'm wondering how high up in...

Hei im newbie here, i had my first cans was sennheiser HD 428, its not bad at all, but just like all music lover, my standard begin to rise.. I felt my 428 became dissapointing. If i want to buy beetwen 558 or 598, which one do you think is the best? I like accoustic, etc. most mainstream music...