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14-12-2009, 00:06
Hi,
I have a set of Grado SR80's, the older ones; I believe they've been revamped as the SR80i's now.
These are an expensive set of cans for me, but I understand they're in the budget price range for audiophile headphones. I'm now intrigued about what quality I could expect from taking the next step, either to the next price level, say Sennheiser HD600's or keep the SR80's and get a headphone amp.
Will an amp make a difference to these? Is the amp in the Caiman on a par with dedicated headphone amps?
What other headphones should I consider. If there's anything I don't like about the Grado's it's that they're a little bit harsh and uncomfortable (although I might get the SR80i pads to put onto my SR80's). I'd like a bit more warmth.
Thanks.
I have a set of Grado SR80's, the older ones; I believe they've been revamped as the SR80i's now.
These are an expensive set of cans for me, but I understand they're in the budget price range for audiophile headphones. I'm now intrigued about what quality I could expect from taking the next step, either to the next price level, say Sennheiser HD600's or keep the SR80's and get a headphone amp.
Will an amp make a difference to these? Is the amp in the Caiman on a par with dedicated headphone amps?
What other headphones should I consider. If there's anything I don't like about the Grado's it's that they're a little bit harsh and uncomfortable (although I might get the SR80i pads to put onto my SR80's). I'd like a bit more warmth.
Thanks.