Headphone spec me

Grado and Sennheiser sound are totally different. Grado upfront and forward, Sennheiser laid back and soft. Grado better for portable device use- although will still benefit from a headphone amp, Senn require a headphone amp.
 
Im special when it comes to audio. What does a headphone amp actually do? Been reading on avforums and some say a headphone amp isnt really worth it. Wont my Xonar D2 card do?
 
Oxy said:
So who thinks which is best for Pc gaming/films/ abit of music:

Grado SR60
Golding DR150
Senn HD555
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i can only go by the comparisons ive read but by all accounts the senns are the comfiest and give the best soundstage. the sr60's i honestly havent tried but they dont look at all comfy for my big ears (looks like they would sit on the ear rather than around it like the senns). for me it'd be a choice between the dr150's or the hd555. do you like a smooth sound or a more lively forward sound?
 
Sennheiser are comfy however in the summer they're unbearable. Put a pair of ear muffs and very similar. After a while you get used to the Grado's and are fine. Don't let the band squeeze to hard as that's when it comes a bit painful. I couldn't listen to a couple album on the Senn without taking them off and cool down. Grado aren't as comfy but least least your eyes stay cooler. Not a problem when it's colder.

Will probably get a pair of HD-650 eventually.
 
It's worth trying decent headphones in a shop, maybe even more so than testing speakers before buying. I found it's easier to spot differences. Especially the differences in bass (better/stronger bass with Grado in my opinion compared to Senn).

Obviously comfort is very important but again it's a subjective matter, I've never liked headphones that completely surround the ear like Senn, so like when james says they're the comfiest (as most people do admittedly) I respectfully disagree :)

The Goldrings just look like a rebranded Senn :p
 
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