I'm listening to music now through a pair of Grado SR60is. My officemate was kind enough to bring a pair to work so I could borrow them. 
I'm happy to report that they live up to their legendary status. The details are very crisp, even at the higher ranges, and the bass is ever present but never overpowering. They're pretty comfy too, the foam pads are large enough and the headband isn't too tight that the cups start to pinch on your ears. Plus, it looks like a cool, steampunk version of modern day headphones (even though it is a modern day headphone).
And even though I knew about it going in, in practice having an open-backed headphone will take some getting used to. I guess it's really one for listening to music at home, at a comfortably high volume, relaxing on your couch. It's surprising to both the wearer and the other people around him/her to suddenly be hearing what he/she's listening to.
EDIT: Took it for a listen to some rock, jazz and R&B tunes. Pero nangibabaw yung Somewhere Over the Rainbow ni Katharine McPhee. Haha.
I'm happy to report that they live up to their legendary status. The details are very crisp, even at the higher ranges, and the bass is ever present but never overpowering. They're pretty comfy too, the foam pads are large enough and the headband isn't too tight that the cups start to pinch on your ears. Plus, it looks like a cool, steampunk version of modern day headphones (even though it is a modern day headphone).
And even though I knew about it going in, in practice having an open-backed headphone will take some getting used to. I guess it's really one for listening to music at home, at a comfortably high volume, relaxing on your couch. It's surprising to both the wearer and the other people around him/her to suddenly be hearing what he/she's listening to.
EDIT: Took it for a listen to some rock, jazz and R&B tunes. Pero nangibabaw yung Somewhere Over the Rainbow ni Katharine McPhee. Haha.
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