Vocals sound very natural and pleasant (with the occasional bass intrusion).

Vocals sound very natural and pleasant (with the occasional bass intrusion).  Read Less

Great bass that doesn't sound boosted or out of balance with the rest of the sound.

Great bass that doesn't sound boosted or out of balance with the rest of the sound.  Read Less

Sound quality was just not remotely good enough.

Sound quality was just not remotely good enough.  Read Less

I tried audio technica ath-m50x before these and they weren't comfortable and the sound quality wasn't even close!

I tried audio technica ath-m50x before these and they weren't comfortable and the sound quality wasn't even close!  Read Less

That also is a reasonable price for a higher grade cable.

That also is a reasonable price for a higher grade cable.  Read Less

Also i found the sony's a bit hot after a long time, while the grado's have sort of a wire mesh on the outside of the ear phone...  Read More

Also i found the sony's a bit hot after a long time, while the grado's have sort of a wire mesh on the outside of the ear phones, which seems to stay cooler.  Read Less

I paired these with my audioengine d1 24-bit digital-to-analog converter and the sound was perfect in every way.

I paired these with my audioengine d1 24-bit digital-to-analog converter and the sound was perfect in every way.  Read Less

First off, i own 2 vmoda m100 because i love them that much.

First off, i own 2 vmoda m100 because i love them that much.  Read Less

On other genres that are more acoustic; the warmth sounds fantastic in singer-songwriter/folk, but in classical/symphonic music...  Read More

On other genres that are more acoustic; the warmth sounds fantastic in singer-songwriter/folk, but in classical/symphonic music the shrill high-end makes certain compositions not entirely comfortable.  Read Less

For general listening though--my favorite pairs were sony mdr v-6s or sony mdr 7506s with beyerdynamic velour pads.

For general listening though--my favorite pairs were sony mdr v-6s or sony mdr 7506s with beyerdynamic velour pads.  Read Less