@jk98 wrote:
I would advise against getting the Grado SR60. I hate mine. The highs are sometimes harsh and painful. The SR80 is much better than the SR60 having less harsh highs and more bass, although I still wouldn’t recommend it. I also have an SR80. I am more neutral about the SR80, but really hate my SR60. Both of these have a thick and heavy cord, and leak plenty of sound. I suggest you look at the Sennheiser $40 PX100 headphones that received great reviews, and the Sennheiser MX400, MX500, or MX560 earphones. A good low priced option is the Koss Sportapro at around $20, although this headphone is a bit too bassy for some people. For the price though, it is a good headphone to use while working out. It is very similar to the Portapro, but much cheaper.
This post highlights the importance of listening to headphones before purchase. It is quite evident that JK98 and myself have very different ears and musical tastes. I’m not saying that one is right and the other is wrong…but like I mentioned earlier; there is no more personal component in the audio chain than headphones. If you ask 100 people their favorite headphones, you’ll likely to find 100 different responses. Purchasing headphones by recommendations alone is kind of a ■■■■ shoot at best. You may be pleased, or sorely sorry.
Listen before you buy and purchase ‘what you like’ is far more important than taking recommendations at face value. Good Luck!