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Gary · 05-21-2009, 10:30 PM

I am a new member and having had a pair of Sennheiser HD520II headphones for over 20 years I have decided to buy a new pair.

With so many on the market and down to personal choice I have been considering Grado sr 60i or 80i, sennheiser, or dare I say Bose,

Although I have been able to listen to the bose I would like to audition the Gado`s and some Sennheiser models I would appreciate some advice or recommendations upto about £140

I have a wide taste in music from Pink floyd, Queen through to Alison Moyet, Enya, Herb Alpert and some classical

Any response would be much appreciated

ShaunG · 06-15-2009, 04:26 PM

The Sennheiser HD595 and Grado SR80i would both be a good choice. The Grado's are a very enjoyable listen and my personal favourite. The Sennheiser's are a little more relaxed and have more comfortable over ear pads.

Another headphone worth considering is the Audio-Technica ATH-AD700. This headphone is a little lighter on bass than the Sennheiser or Grado, but has a much sweeter midrange.

I'm not a huge fan of Bose headphones and feel they are over priced and not good value for money.

Gary · 07-11-2009, 09:54 AM

Thanks shaun for the advice having now auditioned both the Grado and sennheisers I have chosen the latter and very pleased with them

05-21-2009, 10:30 PM	#1 (permalink)
Gary Headphone Newbie Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Help Required I am a new member and having had a pair of Sennheiser HD520II headphones for over 20 years I have decided to buy a new pair. With so many on the market and down to personal choice I have been considering Grado sr 60i or 80i, sennheiser, or dare I say Bose, Although I have been able to listen to the bose I would like to audition the Gado`s and some Sennheiser models I would appreciate some advice or recommendations upto about £140 I have a wide taste in music from Pink floyd, Queen through to Alison Moyet, Enya, Herb Alpert and some classical Any response would be much appreciated

06-15-2009, 04:26 PM	#2 (permalink)
ShaunG Super Moderator Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 406 Thanks: 2 Thanked 71 Times in 56 Posts	Sennhieser, Grado or Bose headphones? The Sennheiser HD595 and Grado SR80i would both be a good choice. The Grado's are a very enjoyable listen and my personal favourite. The Sennheiser's are a little more relaxed and have more comfortable over ear pads. Another headphone worth considering is the Audio-Technica ATH-AD700. This headphone is a little lighter on bass than the Sennheiser or Grado, but has a much sweeter midrange. I'm not a huge fan of Bose headphones and feel they are over priced and not good value for money. __________________ Shaun @ HiFi Headphones HiFi Headphones - the UK Headphone & Earphone Store That's Serious About Headphones Ultimate Ears, Grado, Phonak Audéo, Klipsch, Shure, Audio-Technica, Sennheiser and many other high quality brands - visit our store. Join us on FaceBook

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07-11-2009, 09:54 AM	#3 (permalink)
Gary Headphone Newbie Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks shaun for the advice having now auditioned both the Grado and sennheisers I have chosen the latter and very pleased with them