For the last few years, i've been using a pair of SR-80e's. The previous generation. I was always very happy with the sound, but the left can came loose and always falls out now. Plus, there's now some kind of weird vibrating sound coming from the other can (which kinda fixes itself if i push on it).
Anyway, i decided what the heck, and got me a SR-60x. First impression was that it is REALLY bright. I swapped back and forth with my old 80e, and it's a noticeable difference. I just like the sound of the 80e better.
Does anyone else find the 60x's too bright? Are all the X models more bright? Do they just need a few hours to "burn in" the sound? For reference, i listen to mostly classic rock, jazz, jazz vocals, 70's funky stuff...Beatles, Steely Dan, Talking Heads, Tears for Fears, Miles Davis, Ellington, Basie are among my favs. And classical from time to time. I'm not much of a bass-head, and i rarely listen to anything really bass heavy like rap/hip-hop, pop divas, etc. The closest i usually get to dance is New Order or something.
Honestly, if it was a fair price, i'd like to just send my old 80e's to Grado to be fixed, but i feel like they would charge me more than i paid for them, but willing to wait to see if the 60x's get better with use. Thoughts or recommendations? Thanks.
From a Grado fan and someone who has actually listened to the SR60x and SR80x side by side, it's the model. Go for the SR80x.