mdonova33
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Is the difference between the Grado SR80i and the 125i worth the $50? Or are the 80i's just as good as the 125i's?
Extremely similar, at one point I had both, and I spent all my time comparing them. In the end I just stopped, too similar sounding for me to care. Only very small differences, and they only come up when you're paying full attention.
Grado changes sound much more dramatically with the higher end models, not the lower end ones.
I don't really mean to throw a wrench in the process, but if you're looking to save a few dollars, the SR60i is also a perfectly acceptable choice that doubles as a fun modding piece.
I have only heard the SR80i, so take that as you will. Most people seem to think that the SR80i is worth the extra coin, though (and it can be modded as well).
Buy the headphones first. Only mod them if you don't like their stock sound.
There are 2 huge threads you can read: http://www.head-fi.org/t/508459/sr60-mod and http://www.head-fi.org/t/560806/sr60-mod-part-ii
Are the SR80i's easy to mod?
Here you go, if you've got a spare 17 hours set aside for some reading
http://www.head-fi.org/t/119314/post-your-grado-mods