Hello,
I am planning to purchase either of the above listed headphones. My current budget is $100 for headphones and will not spend more than that (not until later on when I get more serious about sound.....and can afford it ).
I don't have high quality audio components...just normal stuff that's out there (ie Panasonic CD player, still using SoundBlaster AWE64, mp3 player, etc). In short, I don't have audiophile components but would love to hear some excellent sound. I've read so many reviews stating that the Grado SR60's are the best deal in headphones. However, many say that they are lacking a little in bass and that the SR80's solve that problem.
In any case, I will be stepping from a pair of $20 Labtec LT250's (9 years old) and will expect a shocking experience when I buy either of the two Grado headsets I did consider the Sennheiser 497's, but after reading about the Grados, I'm only going to choose among those two particular models. I'd just like to hear from some of the owners of these headphones (sr60 and sr80). In addition, I would like to know how much "better" the sr80's are compared to the sr60's.
And finally, if someone could recommend a site to purchase them, other than from Headphone.com (I think it's also known as Headroom.com), that would be great.
Thanks for all the help!
DWF
P.S.: I also hear that the new Grado earpads will open up the sound on the SR60's quite considerably. Comments?
I am planning to purchase either of the above listed headphones. My current budget is $100 for headphones and will not spend more than that (not until later on when I get more serious about sound.....and can afford it ).
I don't have high quality audio components...just normal stuff that's out there (ie Panasonic CD player, still using SoundBlaster AWE64, mp3 player, etc). In short, I don't have audiophile components but would love to hear some excellent sound. I've read so many reviews stating that the Grado SR60's are the best deal in headphones. However, many say that they are lacking a little in bass and that the SR80's solve that problem.
In any case, I will be stepping from a pair of $20 Labtec LT250's (9 years old) and will expect a shocking experience when I buy either of the two Grado headsets I did consider the Sennheiser 497's, but after reading about the Grados, I'm only going to choose among those two particular models. I'd just like to hear from some of the owners of these headphones (sr60 and sr80). In addition, I would like to know how much "better" the sr80's are compared to the sr60's.
And finally, if someone could recommend a site to purchase them, other than from Headphone.com (I think it's also known as Headroom.com), that would be great.
Thanks for all the help!
DWF
P.S.: I also hear that the new Grado earpads will open up the sound on the SR60's quite considerably. Comments?