Realisim, Detail, Comfort

None

OK bottom line for 59.00 dollars you will not find a better set of headphones period. Listening to several DVD's sounded so real and lifelike I was blown away. Comparable to headphones costing a lot more. if you want better you will need to move up the Grado line!

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Fidelity, clarity, wide frequency bandwidth, and impeccable sound.

None - let them leak sound so everyone can hear what they are missing!

I have just finished reading all 144 reviews of the Grado SR60s headphones (as of 6/9/2003) whilst listening to a variety of classical music on a high-end Sony portable. The sound reproduction of these cans is truly remarkable: high fidelity to the sound source, wide frequency reproduction, and great clarity. For those who eschew the bass capabilities of the Grado SR60s clearly have hearing problems! Listen to the opening of Stravinsky's Firebird: all double basses - very natural and deep just as if you were right there with them. Listen too the "Danse Infernale" of the Firebird and the second tableau and tell me these cans can't hold up to a huge range of sound including the bass drum at fff (most likely a lower frequency than any other instrument). The only thing that challenges these headphones are the cannons in Tchaikovsky's 1812 overture! But then show me a headphone that can withstand such a sound onslaught. The versatility of these headphones with the wide variety of classical music genres is truly amazing. From really quite passages to truly loud full orchestral sounds and across the specturm of instruments, you will find no other headphone quite like these Grado SR60s even at five to six times the price. For those of you serious classical music lovers out there, Grado's SR60s coupled with a high-end portable will give your bigger stereo equipment a true challenge.

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Sennheiser HD580

Weight, design, comfort, SOUND QUALITY, quality materials, etc.

styled from the late 70's Function over form right?

Great Headphone. I had read a lot of reviews on it before buying, thought it to be a good idea, as 'phones are VERY cost effective for hifi equipment. I will admit, I had second thoughts after ordering, but not any longer. My previous headphones consisted of a set of Sony in ear 'phones, and a Koss UR.20 circumaural, ugly, massive headclamps. I stll use the sony's for my MD player, but anytime I use headphones in my dorm, I now go with the SR60's, they sound so sweet, and aren't boomy! The Koss headphones were really bad about the boominess, and they were so large that they became akward... so I'm giving them to my brother and sticking with the QUALITY SR60's.

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ones mentoned in review

An all around fine pair of headphones.

Headband could be a bit more comfortable.

I’ve been using a pair of “cost effective” (under $30) headphones and, to date, have been satisfied with them. Actually, I felt I made a good selection based on price verses performance. My MP3 collection was no longer limited to the speakers that came with the speaker. Only after I plugged in my new Grado SR60 headphones did I immediately know what I was missing. A new dimension, a renewal, was added to my music collection. The SR60s are an open type of headphones. It means the ambient noise is not shut out as in closed headphones but, dollar for dollar, the sound quality is much better. The tone is well balanced over the spectrum, not bassy, not tinny. The music is clear and crisp. There now seems to be a more spatial quality. If you’re looking to shut off the noise around you closed headphones have their place but I’ll take the higher quality, thank you. These headphones are relatively light and work well with my MP3 player, giving it a bit more warmth. The headband is not quite as comfortable as some but the earpieces are soft and fit firmly but not tightly against your ear. This was the ultimate test. There’s a female voice that says something 3 minutes and 36 seconds into the Pink Floyd song “Great Gig in the Sky”. For 20 years I’ve wondered she said. I‘ve tried to make it out on several occasions and now I know. This doesn’t mean I’m going to tell you. Buy your own. By the way, I’m giving my old headphones to my kids.

Very good sound. Very good price.

After a couple of hours feels like a vice grip on your ears.

Well I tried... Yes they sound good. They have great dynamics, very flat for their price range. Outstanding sound for fairly cheap money. But they are uncomfortable if you plan on wearing them for more than a couple of hours. I wear headphones for about 6 hours a day and have come to ONLY love around the ear designs. All the on the ear designs become uncomfortable after a couple of hours. Now to make matters worse the grados are heavier than most and squeze more than most. I even tried the extra cussy pads but they did not help, I bent them every which way still hurt. If you want a more comfortable alternative: Sennheiser eh 2270 same price almost as good sound but much more comfortable. Sennheiser hd 570 cost $30 more but they sound just as good and are very comfy.

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Comfort Soundstage Clarity

Appearance Foam pads look cheap Flimsy-looking swivel post fitting. But I can live with this.

When I say these I thought they looked pretty nasty. But putting them on my head I was seriously impressed by the sound quality. CDs I knew backwards due to a 10-year plus listening relationship with them sounded completely different. Recording errors jumped out of the headphones. Hiss that I never knew was there became horribly obvious. The reason for why some of them were remastered at later dates became very obvious. But the good recordings I had sounded so much better than I remembered. For the money, this is the best single purchase I have made since I started to get interested in hi-fi gear, even though I had to pay a premium because I live in europe. I even use these with my mini-disc now and they never fail to amaze me.

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Incredibly detailed, smooth, balanced sound; excellent value

Slightly uncomfortable when wearing for a long time; preferable to replace supplied pads with larger Grado pads for optimal sound quality (additional $15)

These headphones are an incredible value for the money. They present music of all kinds in an extremely appealing, natural-sounding manner with just the right balance of all frequencies. They are quite easy to drive and sound quite good with virtually all sources including relatively inexpensive portables. A nice feature is their ability to portray all of the subtle nuances and dynamics of the music without having to crank them up to ear-damaging levels. One caveat, however, is that the supplied foam pads do slightly muffle and color the sound, so I would highly recommend replacing them with the larger Grado pads which will open up the soundstage, give crisper, more detailed highs and a more balanced bass. Incidentally, the bass response in these phones is more than adequate for most kinds of music. The only downside is that after a long period of time (2-3 hours or more ) they can get slightly uncomfortable to wear although you tend to ignore this after awhile. I personally like the "open-air" design, finding "closed" headphones to be very uncomfortable and generally odd-sounding by comparison. They will leak a very slight amount of sound externally but this is unlikely to be bothersome when played at reasonable ear-saving volumes.

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They play music!! Great comfort/adjustment on head

As a result of the open construction, your surroundings can hear the music too.

The Grado SR60 offers an extreme price/quality ratio - you won't find better sound if you're searching for an open sound (being not too dull and not being aggressive in the high notes). These headphones simply makes you want to hear just one more record - and one more record and... They are built in a high-quality non-nonsence style.

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Beyer DT880

Excellent sound, comfort, wiring very good quality. What's not to like? Seriously. If you read EVERY review on this site you will find an over-whelming amount of evidence that should convince you to buy these over over brands. I can tell you that you really don't need any more than these unless your absolutely bass crazy, then get the SR125's and buy an amp.

I didn't like the plastic braces and cheap build. But then again I'm not going to run a marathon in them either. Ordering can be a pain, they make these guys in small runs and they are hard to find in stock.

Unless you have recently robbed a bank, won the lottery or walked away a winner at Atlantic City, do yourself a favor and buy these cans right now. AS FOR PRICE/VALUE: They are truly a great value and 99.9% of the population will never need any more sound than what these cans produce. AS FOR SOUND: Personally I was looking forward to finally being able to turn up the volume and really blasting them. What I found (after a good break-in) is that they are so efficient, you actually turn them DOWN because you get all of the robust full sound your looking for at the lower to medium volumes and can enjoy them without catching you ears on fire. What then happens is since your not blaring them, your ears stay happy and you keep hearing great music for hours. Don't get me wrong- they still sound extremely smooth and balanced at almost any volume. AS FOR COMFORT: After stretching out the headband a little, The comfort level is high. The pads are comfy for hours on end and I have no complaints. CONCLUSION: Here again is another review given by someone speaking about a great product at a great price, something VERY hard to find these days. I'm so glad I did my research before making a buying decision, (Thank you Headroom.com then audioreview.com for giving great information.) These sound great, not good. They are comfortable and affordable. You will not be dissapointed. Also do not buy from hifi.com.

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excellent, neutral sound production (see the frequency response chart by HeadRoom for proof!) open air design allows you to hear important oustside noises Great sound from almost any source without an amp good, long cable length good headphones make a good poor man's mic- hehe

release sound to outside environment, let in bad noises fragile, love or hate design can be a little uncomfortable and warm after many hours of listening

These headphones are well worth the money, especially for use at home. A good break-in is a must. Mine rattled a little at first, but the rattle diappeared and the sound quality greatly improved after a couple of hours. Very crisp, clear sound, no echoes (unlike closed headphones.) The open, airy sound stage makes them feel more speaker-listening than headphones. They repoduce sound with the quality I've only heard from mid- to some high-end speakers. After being accustomed to listening to horrible headphones in the sub $30 range, these Grado's are amazing. They are very neutral and responsive, but I think they sound best with a touch of low end equalizer. (I guess I'm a used to the boommy sound most cheaper products produce.) Bass can be quite powerful, but not never overpowering. Highs are hit with astonishing precision and mids are good. One drawback is that any source flaws are more noticeable. (The Grados have forced me to buy a better quality portable cd player- probably a sony dej 1000) The more recent models (such as mine) have softer foam for more comfort. However, unlike previous versions, this foam covers the drivers, reducing the volume and creating a muffled effect. I took a pair a scissors and cut out the most of the center of the foam. Comfort declined a little, but the sound quality greatly improved. Plus, removing the centers allows for lower, less neighbor-disturbing volume levels. Despite all of the criticism, I like the retro look (Nothing wrong with ham radios!) The bakelite case is quite fragile. I dropped them from about two feet and the edge cracked!! Oh well.. they take well to super glue. In addition, the discreet look makes most people think they are cheap- a good theft deterrent. Fit is good after a little stretching, although they do heat up your ears after a couple of hours. They can be quite loud outside of the headphones if the volume is turned up fairly loud. Expect about 1/2 of the volume to be heard outside of the headphones. Thus, they are ideally suited for any home listening. I've tried using them as mobile headphones, and they do work for that. Like all Grados, they are simply the best when it comes to high quality sound without an amp from most sources (computer sound cards, cd/mp3 players, home equipment). Grado is a great company with great products. If you are looking for a good headphone in the sub $100 range (or even a little higher) I would recommend the Grado SR60.