where to buy grado headphones?

I had SR60s for many years (bought them $60 from music direct in Chicago) until finally one of the drivers gave up. By that time Grado had replaced the cable twice and I decided to toss them. I used them for running and they are better than anything that comes even with top of the line walkmans. Then, I got the sennheiser 500 (in the early days of the web for $50) and found them less loud but the bass is more accurate. Since then I got the 580s which now sell for $199 (audio advisor etc) and I use them with the entry level amp from Headroom. So, I agree with the previous post unless uour system is very basic do your ears a favor and look at the 125s at least.

Thank you Paulwp. I did in fact want leads on good dealers. Thank you for your comments. I have heard a friends' HD 600s but cannot justify the price - I'd rather buy new cables. As far as dealers go they all want $150 (Cdn) which, with taxes is almost double. I'm all for supporting my local dealer but not at the cost of being taken. Regards.

BTW Wirehead, I assumed you didnt make your choice by auditioning headphones at a store. If you did, buy from that store for Heaven's sake. If you decided on the basis of reviews or specs, Jeffl is correct that, at least the early, SR60's are/were uncomfortable. For not much more money the SR80 is more comfortable, and for a bit more the SR 125 is significantly better. I have no opinion about the Sennheisers, except they have always made good headphones and are always well reviewed.

Now, why on earth would someone "ding" me with a -2, -2 for answering Wirehead's question? I have seen questions like this answered many times with specific dealer recommendations and have myself recommended several other dealers I have dealt with.

If you have a problem, whoever you are, say it here in the open or send me an email.

Headroom sells 'em, as does Audio Advisor. I owned a pair of SR60's for a while and sold 'em, they're not bad cans, but uncomfortable. I'd suggest you look at Sennheiser 580's or 600's if you can stretch your budget some, MUCH better and far more comfortable. Jeff

Reference Audio Video. They advertise in Stereophile and have a website. Search their name and find their website and phone number. Theyll give you a good deal.