Thinking about buying new Grado Headphones

Oberoniaomnia. Good advice. Thank you. I will

These Hifiman Arya Organic open-backed, planar ‘phones are excellent, easy to drive, are at half your budget, and can be returned risk and hassle free through Amazon and I’d highly encourage you to give them a try.  I’ve got the prior Arya Stealth version and they are sublime — neutral, natural, and very open with a large soundstage that expands well outside the headspace, and these are considered to be a considerable step up in performance over mine.

https://www.amazon.com/HIFIMAN-Arya-Organic-Full-Size-Audiophiles/dp/B0C5RFXMM5/ref=sr_1_4?crid=3A26MQ5IDI04U&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.PZxOlY7QjWleDng64BJcoBTTYCPcBQFY2xWIkw-wS376V2HSSLXSuHsldcoAZ-sOizCWbspiltGmMA8iGOxUuFEZngYmlB7Zxc4GBzrgQ3UYZn2_5EDlB7jSh-cUrrXoOfOp1qHVwCK2v3MPUNEOgNY_kfXPtSb94kPU4kZ1Td_s9Mre1HwGsNY-ilkx63Fq7qyyr4mvUEKHvuEBD2mJD48FpX4uiOpDs6GW_1knP0s.hfDm4bXNx8ITinhGSmot_5L33J-5K6MCbJbhG-G2XRw&dib_tag=se&keywords=hifiman+arya+1000&qid=1736870789&sprefix=hifiman+arya+1000%2Caps%2C93&sr=8-4

 Here’s a good and informative review just fyi…

https://soundnews.net/reviews/headphones/hifiman-arya-organic-review-comparison/

Best of luck. 

To All a PS. Aren’t many, if any brick and mortar stores in my area. Maybe I’ll wait for audio show in Tampa or take a ride into Tampa or Sarasota to listen to some in-store

That’s why I mentioned Amazon where you can try at home risk free.  Why not?

SOIX. OBERONIAOMNIA   Have done on-line purchases for $$$$.  As long as it’s a reputable seller. And I still deal with two vendors in DC area who will ship product. I will look at HIMAN and others in my price range.  You’ve convinced me.  And of course, compatible with my HP Amp.  Thanks again