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 Entry level audiophile headphones November 9, 2008
Kenneth E. Kuoch
Just like the title says, these are pretty much the best entry level audiophile quality headphones. They were designed for critical home listening; hence the long cord, stereo adapter, and open air design. Although they are easily driven by portable CD and mp3 players. They are made with lower quality materials such as vinyl headband, plastic all around and cheap foam pads that fade in the sun, but that's to make them more affordable. If you like bass, opt for the SR-80s.
Great for under $100 (except SR80) November 5, 2008
Q. Lin (Orange County, CA, USA)
This is terrific buy! Comparing to my beloved Koss Portapro, the bass is better controlled, treble is also better. When I use Portapro to listen to KUSC, all of those hosts/hostess had very deep low voice, which sounded funny, and with SR60, they sounded my more like a real person should sound. Portapro is heavier on bass, which make listening experience fun for certain type of music, but SR60 gives you a more realist yet fun experience. The price difference between the 2 is definitely worth.
Great 'phones for home listening October 13, 2008
Anthrogeneric (Ohio, USA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
While too bulky for portable use, the Grados are perfect for listening at home. br / br /If you mainly listen to music on your computer, these headphones will be a serious upgrade to listening to any external computer speaker system, and will cost a lot less than anything decent while sparing your housemates the background noise of your sub thumping away. br / br /I don't have the income to be able to compare these to high end audiophile equipment. However, these are good enough to reveal sounds I never noticed listening to Sony and Apple earbuds. The difference was enough to make it worth my time to go back and re-rip some of my favorite CDs at a higher bit rate. I couldn't hear any benefit to going above 160 kbps on decent computer speakers or earbuds, but I can on the grados. Happily, high capacity drives are cheap now, so the the larger file sizes aren't a problem anymore. br / br /On some of the negatives from other reviews... br / br /Some have commented that these headphones aren't comfortable. I find them quite comfortable even after extended listening sessions. They are relatively light weight for their physical size. I also find that the large, porous foam pads allow a secure snug fit without making my ears feel pinched or overheated like headphones that surround the ear with a ring of leather or vinyl can. Since comfort is highly subjective, though, I suspect that whether you'll find any pair of headphones comfortable will be based on the size and shape of your head and ears as much as the design of the headphones themselves. I like these, but your experience may be different. Buying headphones from a vendor with a customer-friendly return policy seems like a smart thing to do when buying online. br / br /Some have also mentioned that these leak sounds and don't do much to exclude sounds from the external environment. These statements are true, which is why I say these are great for "home listening." Keep your earbuds for travel or going to the gym. Nonetheless, since my home isn't terribly loud, external distractions aren't a problem. In fact, I actually like the fact that I can enjoy absorbing audio but still hear when my phone or doorbell rings or when my girlfriend calls from the next room. If you're standing next to me when I'm listening to these, yes, you'll be able to hear that the phones are on. However, since I use these alternatives to listening to music on external speakers, they are more than fine and aren't audible by my girlfriend watching TV in the next room. Further, the level of detail I hear from my music in these lets me get the full effect from rock music at slightly lower volume levels, so I don't have to crank these up to the point that it bothers anyone else to listen without compromises. br / br /One other random note... My pair seemed to start sounding better after running them for a week or so. I never had any complaints, but they seem to have a slightly richer, warmer sound now, especially when listening to songs with acousting instruments. br / br /I've had these for about three months now and am very satisfied given the sub-$100 price tag. br / br /
Excellent Sub $100 Headphones October 8, 2008
Patrick Flynn (Bellingham, WA)
I was looking for the most value for my dollar and we know these days every dollar counts. This is why i'm extremely happy with my SR60's. I would highly recommend these to anyone with a receiver for their listening pleasure (they can also be enjoyed on a CD Walkman or iPod). I am not a audiophile who needs their sound equipment to be reference grade (or a separate amp just for the headphones) so if you are the same way, then definitely give these a look. For approximately $70 with the shipping, I bet you would be just as happy with the value you get for your money. br / br /Also, they are quite comfortable to wear for long periods of time. I can't imagine them not fitting your head unless it is unusually large. If you can, go to a sound equipment store and see if you can try on some Grado's and other brands. Your ear is the real decider. I do have to say though, "Some Girls" by the Rolling Stones sounds better than ever now that I have these headphones.
Great bang for the buck. August 25, 2008
David Drumm (Marietta, GA)
I bought these headphones to replace an old Sony set and I love them. They do have a "retro" look that some people might not appreciate, but I think it is kind of cool. They are very lightweight and adjustable and breath well...definitely the most comfortable headphones that I have ever owned. The sound is fantastic! I am not an audiophile, but I do enjoy well-reproduced music, and these phones do not disappoint. The phones were packaged well and arrived in a timely manner. Made in the USA is a bonus! All-in-all, I was very satisfied with this purchase and am probably going to buy another set of Grados for upstairs.
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