How many pair do you need? From CES. I couldn't easily just copy a picture of it, hopefully you get there below...
$1000.00 ear buds?
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Not unless I won the lotto. I only use earbuds for exercise and my 16$ pair (retailed for 50$) are more than adequate for my needs. For those who prefer them to traditional headphones, they might be worth it (I might spend that much on a pair of headphones someday, if/when resources allow, but I can't imagine doing it for earbuds).- Bottom
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I had an opportunity to listen to all the major brands (higher end) of headphones at the same time using the same source (I'm talking about full size cans here...not buds) and I can tell you this.......The Grado's won hands down. I may be biased however because I own a pair of Grados myself!. The Grado's in my opinion come as close to 'real' live speaker presentation as you can get with 'cans'.....especially if you use a headphone amp with them.Dan Madden :T- Bottom
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Professional IEMs often cost more than 1K. So while the price may not be anything surprising, those particular Sens don't look any special though.Pioneer Kuro Elite PRO-151FD / Oppo BDP-105 / Apple TV G2 / QNAP Turbo NAS TS-210
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Dan, everyone has different opinions and preferences on sound so while they might be the best to you, others may find a different style to sound better. Some people don't like open cans, while others do. It's all a preference. I actually know people that prefer IEM's over cans in general.- Bottom
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Originally posted by madmacI had an opportunity to listen to all the major brands (higher end) of headphones at the same time using the same source (I'm talking about full size cans here...not buds) and I can tell you this.......The Grado's won hands down. I may be biased however because I own a pair of Grados myself!. The Grado's in my opinion come as close to 'real' live speaker presentation as you can get with 'cans'.....especially if you use a headphone amp with them.
Which Grado did you prefer and which other headphones have you compared them with? I am tempted by the new Audeze and HiFiMan headphones. I've borrowed a couple of top Grados (HP1 and RS1 or RS1000....can't recall, they were my bro-in-law's) and love them but curious to see what's the latest and greatest.
FWIW, I have the lowly SR60 and feel these are the best values out there (maybe along with Koss Porta Pros).
-HPioneer Kuro Elite PRO-151FD / Oppo BDP-105 / Apple TV G2 / QNAP Turbo NAS TS-210
Classe Audio SSP-800 / Classe Audio CA-M400 (x2) + CA-5200
B&W 802D2 / B&W HTM2D2 / B&W CCM-818 / JL Audio Fathom 113
Richard Gray Substation 240V + 1200 Custom / ESD Cable Isolators Mk II.
Clear Day Double Shotgun Spkr Cable / White Zombie Audio ZeroPointZero Silver XLR / LessLoss DFPC Original- Bottom
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Originally posted by Hdale85Dan, everyone has different opinions and preferences on sound so while they might be the best to you, others may find a different style to sound better. Some people don't like open cans, while others do. It's all a preference. I actually know people that prefer IEM's over cans in general.BE ALERT! The world needs more lerts.- Bottom
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Originally posted by HedgeHogHi Dan,
Which Grado did you prefer and which other headphones have you compared them with? I am tempted by the new Audeze and HiFiMan headphones. I've borrowed a couple of top Grados (HP1 and RS1 or RS1000....can't recall, they were my bro-in-law's) and love them but curious to see what's the latest and greatest.
FWIW, I have the lowly SR60 and feel these are the best values out there (maybe along with Koss Porta Pros).
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The big difference I found in all of the headsets I listened to is musical transparency and accurate bass response. Some had good bass but lacked in transparency. Others had the transparency but lacked in Bass or good, clean treble as well. The Grados presented (and present!) everything perfectly to my ears. Although I use in ear buds for outside, they will never be able to produce good, deep bass compared to what full size cans can do.
Another interesting note is that ALL CD's sound good with my Grado's , whereas when I play some CD's 'live' via my speakers, probably because of room acoustics, they don't work for me. Headphones take away the whole issue of room acoustics.Dan Madden :T- Bottom
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