Looking for some good quality Headphones - Blu-ray Forum

Kinslayer · 05-17-2009, 08:22 PM

I am looking to spent about 50-100 $ Canadian on a good pair of over the head, headhpones. I don't want anything huge but its fine if they cover the ears, just nothing that's really heavy.

You guys have any suggestions?

Johnny Vinyl · 05-17-2009, 08:32 PM

Grado SR60's...a little more than $100 though, but well worth it.

John

Kinslayer · 05-17-2009, 08:38 PM

Who makes them?

Johnny Vinyl · 05-17-2009, 08:41 PM

Grado Labs...http://www.gradolabs.com/

Widely available in Canada at many high-end audio shops.

John

Kinslayer · 05-17-2009, 08:45 PM

Thanks, any other suggestions? Those are a bit out of my price range. I hear Sennheiser are a good brand to get as well.

Johnny Vinyl · 05-17-2009, 08:49 PM

Sennheiser: http://www.sennheiser.com/sennheiser/home_en.nsf

Look at the Grado Labs iGrado. Can be had for about $60 CDN.

John

Kinslayer · 05-17-2009, 09:16 PM

Thanks man, I founda local retail store that has both the igrado and the SR60 so I am gonna go check it out this week sometime, they got demo's too

Johnny Vinyl · 05-17-2009, 09:23 PM

Let me know how you make out.

John

Big Daddy · 05-18-2009, 08:16 AM

Buy the upgraded Grado SR 60i or SR 80i. They are highly rated by audiophiles.

Grado SR 80 ($82.75): http://www.audioadvisor.com/prodinfo.asp?number=GRSR80
Upgraded SR 80i ($99): http://www.audioadvisor.com/prodinfo.asp?number=GRSR80I

Grado SR 60 ($69): http://www.amazon.com/Grado-60-SR-60...2633928&sr=8-2
Grado SR 60 ($69): http://www.6ave.com/shop/product.aspx?sku=GRASR60
Upgraded Grado SR 60i ($79): http://www.audioadvisor.com/prodinfo.asp?number=GRSR60I

Geezer00003 · 05-18-2009, 09:52 AM

Try looking at AKG or perhaps even Denon.
I've always had AKG headphones and swear by them.

perry1234 · 05-22-2009, 09:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kinslayer

I am looking to spent about 50-100 $ Canadian on a good pair of over the head, headhpones. I don't want anything huge but its fine if they cover the ears, just nothing that's really heavy.

You guys have any suggestions?

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Kinslayer · 05-23-2009, 04:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by John72953

Let me know how you make out.

John

I got the Igrado and wow, best sounding headphones I've heard yet. The Sr 60i or 80i were a bit too pricy and kinda big too. The only problem I have with the igrado is that its kinda tight on my head but I am trying to stretch them out to make them more comfortable so if you have big head don't get them lol.

Johnny Vinyl · 05-23-2009, 11:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kinslayer

I got the Igrado and wow, best sounding headphones I've heard yet. The Sr 60i or 80i were a bit too pricy and kinda big too. The only problem I have with the igrado is that its kinda tight on my head but I am trying to stretch them out to make them more comfortable so if you have big head don't get them lol.

Cool and congrats! Glad you're enjoying them!

John

05-17-2009, 08:22 PM	#1
Kinslayer Special Member Member since:Jul 2008 Location:Ottawa, Canada Blu-Ray Steelbooks™: 200+ Home Theater Gallery:21 Blu-ray collection:411 PS3 collection:13 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:71	Looking for some good quality Headphones I am looking to spent about 50-100 $ Canadian on a good pair of over the head, headhpones. I don't want anything huge but its fine if they cover the ears, just nothing that's really heavy. You guys have any suggestions? Samsung LNT4681 Onkyo 606 Playstation 3 160 GB Slim Version My Selling/Buying/Trading Threat http://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread.php?t=59467

05-17-2009, 08:32 PM	#2
Johnny Vinyl Moderator Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:At the crossroad of Analogue Dr & 2CH Ave Home Theater Gallery:27 Blu-ray collection:172 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:7	Grado SR60's...a little more than $100 though, but well worth it. John John - I love the smell of vinyl in the morning! My personal motto: "Live Life! Leave A Legacy!" I reserve the right to post as a member. When I post as a Moderator I will select a color depending on my mood! AudioQuest - Genesis - McIntosh - Nottingham - Ortofon - PS Audio - Rega - Valab/King

05-17-2009, 08:38 PM	#3
Kinslayer Special Member Member since:Jul 2008 Location:Ottawa, Canada Blu-Ray Steelbooks™: 200+ Home Theater Gallery:21 Blu-ray collection:411 PS3 collection:13 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:71	Who makes them? Samsung LNT4681 Onkyo 606 Playstation 3 160 GB Slim Version My Selling/Buying/Trading Threat http://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread.php?t=59467

05-17-2009, 08:41 PM	#4
Johnny Vinyl Moderator Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:At the crossroad of Analogue Dr & 2CH Ave Home Theater Gallery:27 Blu-ray collection:172 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:7	Grado Labs...http://www.gradolabs.com/ Widely available in Canada at many high-end audio shops. John John - I love the smell of vinyl in the morning! My personal motto: "Live Life! Leave A Legacy!" I reserve the right to post as a member. When I post as a Moderator I will select a color depending on my mood! AudioQuest - Genesis - McIntosh - Nottingham - Ortofon - PS Audio - Rega - Valab/King

05-17-2009, 08:45 PM	#5
Kinslayer Special Member Member since:Jul 2008 Location:Ottawa, Canada Blu-Ray Steelbooks™: 200+ Home Theater Gallery:21 Blu-ray collection:411 PS3 collection:13 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:71	Thanks, any other suggestions? Those are a bit out of my price range. I hear Sennheiser are a good brand to get as well. Samsung LNT4681 Onkyo 606 Playstation 3 160 GB Slim Version My Selling/Buying/Trading Threat http://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread.php?t=59467 Last edited by Kinslayer; 05-17-2009 at 08:49 PM.

05-17-2009, 08:49 PM	#6
Johnny Vinyl Moderator Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:At the crossroad of Analogue Dr & 2CH Ave Home Theater Gallery:27 Blu-ray collection:172 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:7	Sennheiser: http://www.sennheiser.com/sennheiser/home_en.nsf Look at the Grado Labs iGrado. Can be had for about $60 CDN. John John - I love the smell of vinyl in the morning! My personal motto: "Live Life! Leave A Legacy!" I reserve the right to post as a member. When I post as a Moderator I will select a color depending on my mood! AudioQuest - Genesis - McIntosh - Nottingham - Ortofon - PS Audio - Rega - Valab/King

05-17-2009, 09:16 PM	#7
Kinslayer Special Member Member since:Jul 2008 Location:Ottawa, Canada Blu-Ray Steelbooks™: 200+ Home Theater Gallery:21 Blu-ray collection:411 PS3 collection:13 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:71	Thanks man, I founda local retail store that has both the igrado and the SR60 so I am gonna go check it out this week sometime, they got demo's too Samsung LNT4681 Onkyo 606 Playstation 3 160 GB Slim Version My Selling/Buying/Trading Threat http://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread.php?t=59467

05-17-2009, 09:23 PM	#8
Johnny Vinyl Moderator Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:At the crossroad of Analogue Dr & 2CH Ave Home Theater Gallery:27 Blu-ray collection:172 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:7	Let me know how you make out. John John - I love the smell of vinyl in the morning! My personal motto: "Live Life! Leave A Legacy!" I reserve the right to post as a member. When I post as a Moderator I will select a color depending on my mood! AudioQuest - Genesis - McIntosh - Nottingham - Ortofon - PS Audio - Rega - Valab/King

05-18-2009, 08:16 AM	#9
Big Daddy Moderator Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Southern California Home Theater Gallery:79 Blu-ray collection:122 Trading Score:1	Buy the upgraded Grado SR 60i or SR 80i. They are highly rated by audiophiles. Grado SR 80 ($82.75): http://www.audioadvisor.com/prodinfo.asp?number=GRSR80 Upgraded SR 80i ($99): http://www.audioadvisor.com/prodinfo.asp?number=GRSR80I Grado SR 60 ($69): http://www.amazon.com/Grado-60-SR-60...2633928&sr=8-2 Grado SR 60 ($69): http://www.6ave.com/shop/product.aspx?sku=GRASR60 Upgraded Grado SR 60i ($79): http://www.audioadvisor.com/prodinfo.asp?number=GRSR60I HT Room: Panasonic PT-AE8000, Epson 1080UB Proj., Mitsubishi 65" Diamond Series HD TV, Yamaha-RX-A3010 Rec., CinePro 6-Ch. Amp. (350 W/Ch, 8 Ohm), Proton D1200 Amp., Behringer EP4000 & EPX3000 Amps., Oppo BDP-83, Sony BDP-S790, Audio Technica Tuntable, Mitsubishi S-VHS, 2 Def. Tech. Super Towers w 15" subs, 1 Def. Tech. Center & 1 Martin-Logan Center, 2 Def. Tech. Surr. & 2 PSB Surr., 2 Cadence Presence, 2 Bose 901 Rears, 2 Modified HSU 12" Subs, 1 ED DIY 12" Sub, 1 ED DIY 15" Sub, Velodyne SMS-1 Subwoofer Equalizer, DirecTV HD, Monster HTS 5000 & APC H15 Power Conditioners. Two-Channel Room: XiangSheng Tube Preamp., Carver TFM-45 Amp. (375 W/Ch), Behringer EPX4000 Amp., Onkyo CD player, Denon Turntable, Yamaha Tuner, 2 Vintage Polk RTA-15TL Speakers, 2 LCY 100 Super Tweeters, 2 DIY Folded Horn Super Towers with 15" Sub., 1 Modified AA HD-SUB12 Family Room: Mitsubishi 73" Diamond Series TV, Yamaha DSP-A3090 Rec., DirecTV HD-DVR, PS3, Zvox Speaker, 1 DIY 12" Sub.

05-18-2009, 09:52 AM	#10
Geezer00003 Active Member Member since:Dec 2008 Location:GTA Ontario, Canada Home Theater Gallery:40 Blu-ray collection:317 PS3 collection:23	Try looking at AKG or perhaps even Denon. I've always had AKG headphones and swear by them. Paradigm Refrence 100v2 Mains, 60v2 Rears, CCv2 Centre, Mirage AVS500 (x2) Centre back Paradigm Refrence Servo15v2 Denon 4802 Receiver, Oppo 95, Denon LA3500 MDP Sony PS3, Samsung 52"750 LCD

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