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Overall Rating
 3 of 5

Value Rating
 4 of 5

Used product for
Less than 1 month

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Price Paid:  $20.00 from Local Hifi Shop

Summary:
I already own the Sennheiser Hd600 and the Sony CDR 1700.Both are big headphones and I needed a smaller pair.I walked into the shop and fully expected to come out with a pair of cheaper Sennheisers.I then noticed this pair for sale at £20. The shop keeper told me that because the packaging was damamged they were on sale for that price - I think the usual price is £45. Because of the price, and Grado's good name, I decided to purchase them. The build quality is a bit cheap and plasticy but none the less solid and light. Sound quality :- I was genuinely surprised at the quality and depth of the bass. Its there in oodles and incredibly rich.A definate plus point. The treble is fine at a medium volume but does get harsh and tiresome at higher levels. What lets these headphones down is the mid-range - its too upfront and glaring. When I listen to music via my pc and Winamp I have to utilize the graphic equalizer to reduce the mid-range glare. I'm really hoping since I've only had the product for a week that this will become more balanced once worn in. Overall, for £20, I am happy with these headphones.Its worth buying for the bass alone.

Strengths:
Rich plentyfull bass. A good thick cable.(take note Sennheiser).

Weaknesses:
Mid-range glare. Using phones for long periods is uncomfortable.

Similar Products Used:
Sennheiser HD-580,HD-600.Sony CDR 1700.

Price Paid:  $40.00 from Sound City

Summary:
I found these to be excellent cans. I used them for the first time on an overseas flight and I couldn''t be happier. I see that some have said uncomfortable but I didn''t find that to be an issue at all. I wore them for about 8 hours straight and not once did I even think about them being hot or uncomfortable. I alos own the SR-60''s and I find the SR-40''s to be very comparable in sound. I just find the SR-60''s to be a bit large for traveling.

Strengths:
Clarity, Good bass, Clear highs Great value!!!

Weaknesses:
none

Similar Products Used:
Sony MDR-V6, Various cheap portable sets

Price Paid:  $39.00 from yahoo.com

Summary:
great headphone for the price. Not quite as comfortable as grado 60 but sound almost as good. bass not real strong but very clean and don't rattle with megabass like koss sportapro, etc. Excellent with treble intensive music like trance. nice kick drum sounds.

Strengths:
great definition, defined bass, price, handle megabass at moderate volume without rattling.

Weaknesses:
bit bright especially when new, a bit hot

Similar Products Used:
grado 60, koss sportapro, koss r40,

Summary:
I needed a new pair of headphones as my RadioShack headphones had been damaged by an overzealous user (thanks Dad!) and I was looking to get a good replacement. I decided to skip the lesser names and go straight to the high-end stuff. Odd part was that these cost as much as the RadioShack model (I got mine with a 50% sale, though, for $20) but they're better.

I didn't notice a dramatic difference between the RadioShack and Grado models but I noticed that the Grado's OK bass definition was superior to that of the RadioShack 'phones. The connector and cord were a bit more rugged and I love the one-sided connection designs; no tangling there! As well, these phones played louder with less power showing their efficiency. They are also much more stable at higher volumes. The RadioShack models tended to resonate themselves to bluriness.

Overall, for $40, there's nothing like 'em! I was surprised to find any other SR-40 users as most go right to the SR-60 but I didn't have the cash on me at the time and these suited me enough at the time of purchase.

Strengths:
Clarity and definition, bargain price, lightweight and comfortable construction, gold-plated connectors (standard 1/8" and 1/4" adapter) that are very well plated

Weaknesses:
Plastic's obviously not as durable as any metal pieces, bass is a little bland, can be bright at times, housing doesn't look high-end (superficial, really)

Similar Products Used:
RadioShack $40 headphones w/in-line volume control; forget name, but that should help identify

Summary:
I have a slightly different take on the Grado SR40s. I am using mine in my home studio, primarily. I use these less in my stereo system. I have been using the Sony MDRV6 phones for years and have prized them for their impact, sensitivity and "live" sound. They are, however, very hot with the enclosed ear pads. I tried the Grado series and have to say that they are far superior to anything but the top of the line Sennheisers out there. I chose the 40s because they offer 3db greater sensitivity than the rest of the line. This is very important with studio equipment, keyboards and portable electronics. Yes, the 60s are a little smoother, a little less fatiquing in the treble, but not as well defined in the bass, either. For strictly home audio listening, I would go with the 125s. But for travel or studio applications, the 40s strengths outshine any deficiencies, especially at $39! Trust me, I have tried at least 12 other common hi end headphones from different manufacturers, NOTHING comes close to the Grados except the higher end Sennheisers - everything else is really crap out there.

Strengths:
Price, Sensitivity, Balance

Weaknesses:
Congestion

Similar Products Used:
Sony MDRV6