17 Jul
2008
17 Jul
'08
9:29 a.m.
On Wed, Jul 16, 2008 at 5:21 PM, Florin Andrei <florin(a)andrei.myip.org> wrote:
One exception to this rule is Grado. They seem to
consistently deliver
good phones. Call them too bright if you wish, but their cheaper phones
are like their more expensive models, only less, if that makes sense.
Definitely better than the usual junk at the audio store, although the
"Grado sound" may not be to everyone's liking. Heck, for regular
everyday listening I can't stand them either. :shrug: :rolleyes: :scowl:
I love my Grado SR-60s. I think I paid $65US. Yes, they are on the
bright side, but I like that. They're not the most comfortable pair
of headphones, but not too bad. Bass is ample; much better than the
speakers I have connected to my computer (small Celestions bookshelf
speakers with a Tascam power amp).
For the in-ear types, I have the Etymotic Research ER-6, which also
sound very good but again, since they go in your ear canal, they're
much less comfortable than the Grados. The isolation is amazing
though. I can't hear anything else when I'm listening to "dense"
(meaning heavy) music on them. Also about $65 US, I think.