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Welcome to Sennheiser's new 500 series.The HD 595 is the premier headphone of the range, boasting a new level of comfort and sound quality. Features include our E.A.R. technology and a highly constant,compressed cellulose fleece to reduce total harmonic distortion. Velour ear pads and high-quality leatherette headband both provide outstanding comfort.
Features
- Open-Aire ?,circumaural,dynamic,stereo headphones
- Highest-grade components for outstanding acoustic performance
- Ergonomic Acoustic Refinement (E.A.R.)enables ideal sound
- channeling for a new kind of listening experience
- State of the art,advanced Duofol diaphragms
- Highly optimized,field-strengthened neodymium magnet systems
- Outstanding wearing comfort for long listening sessions
- Velour ear pads even allow wearing eyeglasses without loss of comfort
- Longevity through exchangeable components
- Lightweight aluminium voice coils for high efficiency and excellent dynamics
- Special diaphragm geometry reduces intermodulation distortion
- Highly constant,compressed cellulose fleece reduces total harmonic distortion
- Headphone holder included ?ideal for easy shelf and table mounting (horizontally &vertically)
- 2-year warranty
MSRP $290.00
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Released March, 2009
Pros
- slightly darker than lower grado headphone models, easier to listen to
- the most high end Grado that maintains the light plastic shell
- one of the best from a price:performance ratio - SR325 is $100 (50%) more, SR125 is not well regarded
Cons
- some believe a lesser Grado can be transformed to approach the refined sound of the 225 by implementing modifications (replacing grill, adding dampening to the back of the driver etc...)
- open design and thick cable are only good for quiet at home listening - cannot be easily thrown in a bag
- potential comfort issues - takes a while to get used to
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MSRP $109.99
Released April, 2004
Pros
- Affordable per the great quality.
- Extremely long cord that doesn't tangle.
- Extremely powerful bass.
Cons
- The foam padding on the speakers comes off after extended use, and are a pain to wrap back around.
- Get warm with prolonged use
- You need a really good sound card to fully enjoy the bass these headphones can deliver.
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MSRP $299.00
Released --
Considered by the Head-fi community as the best price:performance step between the SR225 and RS1, the MS2 is a headphone designed by Grado and Alessandro and distributed by Alessandro. Using the same body as the SR325, the metalic MS2 is often compared favourably to its Grado equivalent. With a more neutral sound signature -...
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MSRP $200.00
Released January, 2001
Pros
- slightly darker than lower grado headphone models, easier to listen to
- the most high end Grado that maintains the light plastic shell
- one of the best from a price:performance ratio - SR325 is $100 (50%) more, SR125 is not well regarded
Cons
- some believe a lesser Grado can be transformed to approach
the refined sound of the 225 by implementing modifications (replacing grill, adding dampening to the back of the driver etc...)
- open design and thick cable are only good for quiet at home listening - cannot be easily thrown in a bag
- potential comfort issues - takes a while to get used to
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