[Zach23]

Hello,

I have lurked the forums for about 6 months now and really wanted to get nicer headphones than the crappy Sony ear buds that i have. The type of music that i listen to is blink 182 and Less Than Jake and bands similar to them.

What headphones should i get? I really only want to spend around $100 but give or take a few dollars depending on if something is much better

 

[MalVeauX]

Heya,
 
So... if you've lurked this long, why have you not given any criteria for your headphone selection? Ie, open, closed, bassy heavy, neutral, bass light, source material, amp, etc. Give criteria.
 
Very best,

 

[fusedpro]

Sounds like something from the Grado or Alessandro line would be perfect for you. Look into either the SR-80i (Grado) or MS-1 (Alessandro).

 

[Zach23]

Sorry, MalVeauX I wasn't really sure on what i should do. I'm thinking about getting a pair of Grado Sr60i or Sr80i because it seemed like it was recommended for anyone who only really listens to rock but i'm not sure about the differences. i do already have CDs ripped into FLAC, use Foobar 2000, and source, but i need an amp. For the amp i was thinking Fiio E5.

Also, can someone tell me the differences between Sr60i and Sr80i?

 

[MalVeauX]

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Sorry, MalVeauX I wasn't really sure on what i should do. I'm thinking about getting a pair of Grado Sr60i or Sr80i because it seemed like it was recommended for anyone who only really listens to rock but i'm not sure about the differences. i do already have CDs ripped into FLAC, use Foobar 2000, and source, but i need an amp. For the amp i was thinking Fiio E5.
Also, can someone tell me the differences between Sr60i and Sr80i?

Heya,
 
I myself wondered, so I got the SR60i and the SR325i to get the top and bottom of the prestige line of Grado. To me, I found minimal differences. Certainly not worth the cost in my book. That is testament to the value of how good the SR60i really is. I don't really think the upper models are that much better in the prestige line. Minimal gains. Very minimal. Miniscule. For hundreds, I don't recommend going over the SR60i unless you just simply are willing to spend the money on a new look. I would suggest the SR60i with L-cush pads for anyone wanting a Grado without having to go all out on it (and get very little for having done so). That said, if you want to go all out, I would still get the SR60i and simply have the housing done in wood by someone and get a cable upgrade. Then you have an excellent Grado that is "all out." In otherwords, again, simply get the SR60i with Lcush pads and if you feel upgraditis, upgrade their housing/cable. Done.
 
Very best,

 

[ohhgourami]

Agreed, the other SR models aren't really worth it.  Please do change the stock pads out for the larger ones; the stock pads are damn awful.  I don't think you should waste your money on an E5 amp.  You should save up for something better.  Actually, more importantly, what DAC do you currently have?  DAC > amp