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Grado Headphones
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Ah, thanks for the link.
satanboy
Psychonaut seven
Thanks, actually sent them an email earlier tonight, asking if they just sell directly or if they supply shops in Cape Town as well. Will update the thread with the reply in case anyone needs to know in the future.
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Got a reply from Roy at High End Audio:
Hope that helps anyone else also looking for these headphones.
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bigicy
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Good choice on the Grado headphones!
Sorry I didn't see this post earlier as I had called Highend Audio before.
Which Grado did you get in the end?
Sorry I didn't see this post earlier as I had called Highend Audio before.
Which Grado did you get in the end?
I've decided on the SR-80i, after reading up about them at head-fi. It's less than R200 more than the 60i, so seems to be worth it. Really want to upgrade to the large G-cush earpads in the future though.
But, I don't have the money for these right now, so gonna have to save up. Sigh.
Did you buy from High End Audio?
PostmanPot
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Price? Link?
Can get Sennheiser HD555 in Cape Town for about R1,500. I'm guessing the Grados are better.
Can get Sennheiser HD555 in Cape Town for about R1,500. I'm guessing the Grados are better.
SR-80i over at Head-Fi. They go for about R1100 locally.
They supposedly have a very distinctive "Grado sound" which might be better or worse than the Sennheisers, depending on what you like. Unfortunately we can't audition these in SA, but I'm gonna take the gamble and order some when I get the cash. I'm not an audiophile by any means, I just want a decent set of headphones that will last me a while.
PostmanPot
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I see. Well I must say, the Sennheiser HD555 look much better and more comfortable. And they're available locally, local warranty, all parts replaceable (long lasting), etc.
So feel free to PM me if you need me to point you in the right direction to get them for R1,500ish (could be less) in Cape Town. Hell, I might also buy a pair, got my Xonar Essence STX amplified sound card and now just need my Sennies. Thoroughly researched these headphones.
http://www.sennheiser.com/sennheise...private_headphones_hifi_audiophile-headphones
Just read up a bit about the HD555 and I must say I'm still going with the Grados. It seems like the HD555s need to be amped, where as the Grados don't. As I don't want to spend any money on an amp, and I'll be using the headphones with my computer and my iPod, so they won't suit me. Also, although the Grados weren't designed as 'portable' headphones (they're open so they leak a lot of sound, same with the 555s), they aren't as bulky as the 555s so they'll be easier to wear around the neck if needs be. The Sennheisers do look comfy though.
Edit: Check this HD555 to HD595 mod in case you haven't read about it.
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PostmanPot
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Fair enough. Although I've read they still sound awesome with iPods and iPhones etc. (will be using mine with iPhone sometimes so researched it). Do yourself a favour though. Get a decent sound card with Dolby Pro Logic IIx. Thank me later.
Asus Xonar DX is only R850 and you'll be in for a ride and totally new music experience. Or try for the Xonar Essence ST or STX, at R1200ish, with amplified 6.3mm ports, and get the Sennies. 
Yes I know about the mod but I suspect those modders don't have amps/amplified sound cards. Bass will be plenty with my amplified Essence STX.
What's the range like on the Grados?
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Fudzy
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Wow, those are some prices!
Messugga
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The Alessandro MS-1's can be imported straight from the manufacturer. Free international shipping. I ended up paying around R800 for mine, which is superb value for money. They knock the socks off of some rather high-end headphones I've owned and used.
Sennheiser's good, but unless you're into lots of bass, they don't match the Grado's. If you want to go high-end and don't worry about amps, AKG are worth a look as well.
Sennheiser's good, but unless you're into lots of bass, they don't match the Grado's. If you want to go high-end and don't worry about amps, AKG are worth a look as well.
PostmanPot
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Why's this? And are you comparing specific models/price ranges etc.?
Has anyone tried Audio-Technica ATH-M50S Studio Monitor Headphones? Best under $200 I think. Should be getting mine from Amazon next week.
Messugga
Honorary Master
Because...they sound better? Better clarity and sensitivity compared to un-amped Sennheisers, from my personal experience. The Sennheisers have a bit more kick to them in the bass department, but I don't listen to bass-heavy music, so that's not something that appeals to me.
I tend to compare sets that are similarly priced as comparing a $1500 set to a $50 set is hardly fair. Price... anything up to $200, though I wouldn't turn down a pair of 555's if someone were to offer them to me.
For reasonable silly money, the Sennheiser HD-800's are very good, but if you have serious money to throw around, there are some exotic brands that out perform them when hooked up to the appropriate supporting gear. I don't pay too much attention to that end of the spectrum though, as I don't have R100k to drop on a headphone setup.
satanboy
Psychonaut seven
the Sennheiser HD595's have been marked down at Take2 from R4,170.00 to R1,910.00
PostmanPot
Honorary Master
I'm interested to read up on Grados. Could you provide some links in accordance with your claims?
And how about versus Sennheisers that are amped? Does that level the playing fields?
I don't listen to much bass-heavy music either.