Grado SR125i Prestige Series

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I was so impressed with the Grado SR-56's that I didn't hesitate ordering the 125i's. Though I feel the 56's have better balance in the entire frequency spectrum and are the best headphones I've found in their price range, the 125i's stronger high end response and detailed, solid bass at double the price, have grown on me over time. They are especially well-suited for acoustic and classical recordings. Like the 56's, they are light and very comfortable to wear. They excel in clarity of the stereo sound stage and transient response characteristics. For audiophile wanna-be's, like myself that cannot dish out the big bucks, these Prestige Series cans are an excellent investment.

Worth much more than their money.

These headphones have been nothing short of fantastic. Just like many of the other reviews will tell you, they are incredibly clear, detailed, full-bodied with a slightly forward sound, which is really live. (without being artificial) Easily powered by my Cowon S9, X-Fi Xtreme Music, and Kurzweil SP2X. Construction is solid, those cables will never break. Ridiculously comfortable, even with my glasses for hours. Top notch buy.

In shorter words: Like a more lively and detailed Beyerdynamic BT990.