Mr. Blorry

MZ is right! These Grado 125s kinda mimic the sound of the KLF 30s--well, as well as a pair of cans could possibly impersonate a floor speaker. Obviously it's the feel that's missing, the slam of the twin 12s hitting your chest. As far as comfort, I'll have to say that the Grados are no less comfortable than any other pair of phones I've worn for an extended period. Personally, I don't like wearing headphones, and I only wear them when I can't play my speakers. I just moved from a house to an apartment, thanks to the downturn in the economy, especially in the IT field, and headphones suddenly became a necessity. I never wore cans the entire time I lived in the house (I live alone), so my only pair were a chintsy POS pair of Sonys that came in a blister pack I think I bought five years ago at my friendly neighborhood Wal-Mart or something. The Sonys are the huge old Koss-type from the 70s that feel like you're wearing a Buick on your head. Fifteen minutes and your ears are sore. The Grados are like a breath of fresh air compared to the cumbersome Sonys! No matter, I play the music too loud in headphones anyway, so I'm glad they start to bother me after a short while. Made in Brooklyn, NY by an Italian family and their neighbors, the Grado company is the essence of American capitalism! Made me feel patriotic just buying them! USA! USA! OK, I'll stop. ------------------ 1 pair Mahogany KLF-30s 1 Mahogany KLF-C7 1 pair Walnut 1977 Heresys

mdeneen- I have to agree with your comments on Clapton; technician extraordinaire, but little soul in his playing. Anyone out there want to hear modern soulful blues guitar, check out Live at the El Mocambo dvd with Stevie Ray Vaughan. It is incredible. I saw Clapton this year, and he put on a clinic--having a stellar supporting cast (Steve Gadd and Billy Preston to name a few) didn't hurt--he showed us all aspiring musicians how it's done. It was perhaps the greatest rock and roll show I have ever seen, but I'm still gushing. I saw SRV back in '85, but I think I was as drunk as he was, so I don't remember much I don't think anyone's mentioned Dave Mason. Co-founder of Traffic, a great songwriter and a fantastic guitar player--oh yeah, and what about Peter Green? The original Fleetwood Mac was a great blues band! Oh, and Rory Gallagher and Tommy Bolin! mdeneen, tell us about Mr. JL Hooker! ------------------ 1 pair Mahogany KLF-30s 1 Mahogany KLF-C7 1 pair Walnut 1977 Heresys This message has been edited by Mr. Blorry on 02-17-2002 at 04:26 PM

Agreed. Robben Ford is phenomenal. ------------------ 1 pair Mahogany KLF-30s 1 Mahogany KLF-C7 1 pair Walnut 1977 Heresys

Already a pretty formidable list. How about Kenny Wayne Shepherd, and since I'm a lefty guitar player myself, I'm always partial to Hendrix, Iommi, Eliot Easton and McCartney, and a little known blues guy named Coco Montoya. Then there's Dick Dale. Synthfreak, I have to agree with Mr. Dimeola, but there's also Slash and John McLaughlin. If I had to single out one guy who has done more for the advancement of the art, it's actually between two guys: Hendrix, for being the most innovative, and Clapton, for his longevity and his desire to always explore new styles of music and last but not least, for his undying love of the blues. Did I forget to mention Edward Van Halen? ------------------ 1 pair Mahogany KLF-30s 1 Mahogany KLF-C7 1 pair Walnut 1977 Heresys

How about playing off those cool yet corny cigarette TV ads of the sixties (apologies to those too young to remember): Klipsch owners would rather FIGHT than switch...(Cornwall owner with a black eye) This is Klipsch Country (Cowboy sittin in a chair in his cabin, listening to a pair of K-Horns...kinda like the great 70s Maxell ad) Klipschorn sounds good...like a great speaker should You can take Klipschorn out of the country but...you can't take the country out of Klipschorn (that doesn't make any sense, unless Klipsch targets country music listeners! I just thought it had a good ring to it) Klipsch satisfies... ------------------ 1 pair Mahogany KLF-30s 1 Mahogany KLF-C7 1 pair Walnut 1977 Heresys

Chicago Hot Streets really blows... The music isn't all that bad; they hadn't totally sold out yet, but it was Pete Cetera's band by this point. Danny Seraphine sounds like he's playing cardboard boxes rather than drums... ------------------ 1 pair Mahogany KLF-30s 1 Mahogany KLF-C7 1 pair Walnut 1977 Heresys

Hmmm...What does playing golf have to do with a stereo hobby? Have you guys ever heard of email? ------------------ 1 pair Mahogany KLF-30s 1 Mahogany KLF-C7 1 pair Walnut 1977 Heresys

Dude...You're gettin' a headache... ------------------ 1 pair Mahogany KLF-30s 1 Mahogany KLF-C7 1 pair Walnut 1977 Heresys

Thanks for the feedback, JD. Funny you mentioned comfort. I have yet to experience discomfort wearing the Grados. Maybe I need to wear them all day or something. Since I moved into this little apartment, I also had to change the way I practice guitar. I have my main guitar amp line out into the practice amp headphoned out into the old Sansui's mic input, then the Denon out into the Sansui. This way I can play to songs and hear myself (screw up). First of all, the sound improvement over the old crappy $1.98 headphones is staggering. Second, I get a bit enthusiastic when I play, and have a tendency to jump around. Well, it's more like lump around. The Grados not only hang in there, but they never once hurt my ears. The old POS headphones would bother me after only five minutes. Maybe my head is the same size as the test head at the Grado shop. Here's something though--I never even put the Sennheisers on my head while at the high-end stereo boutique. They had all the models, and I did have a look at the sexy HD600s, but since I couldn't begin to afford them, why put myself through the unnecessary agony? Question for you JD: Which model of Grado did you audition, and for how long were they on your head? I have to set the adjusters all the way to the smallest setting for proper fit! I'm an average sized guy too! And, I DO NOT have a pointy head! ------------------ 1 pair Mahogany KLF-30s 1 Mahogany KLF-C7 1 pair Walnut 1977 Heresys This message has been edited by Mr. Blorry on 02-13-2002 at 03:14 AM

Wow. All this effort for vinyl. I was really anal retentive with my records when all we had was vinyl, but I never went to these lengths! It is good to know companies are making quality vinyl cleaning products, but I guess you can go as far over the top with this as folks do with cabling... I still have my JVC direct drive turntable that I bought new in college and my still killer Shure V15 Type III! Rarely use it though, cause it's too much of a hassle, but when I do, I still use my original Discwasher! It still amazes me that it survived all those sloppy, drunken college parties ------------------ 1 pair Mahogany KLF-30s 1 Mahogany KLF-C7 1 pair Walnut 1977 Heresys

Well, the search is over. Prior to making the store visit, I had finally talked myself into getting the lesser expensive SR 80s because at this point in time it's hard to justify spending an inordinate amount of cash for headphones, even though I know the other models are superior. I was so proud of myself; I had actually talked myself into something that was less expensive! I find the little hole-in-the-wall store located in the posh section of town. This is the local Martin-Logan/Krell dealer whose customers and staff I feared would likely turn their noses on this riff-raff type Klipsch owner (sadly, my K dealer doesn't sell headphones anymore). I don't like snobbish boutique-type stores, but they are the only local Grado dealer. Actually, these guys were quite nice and very helpful--so much for my prejudice! I bring along several types of music and qualities of recording to make a fair assessment. I used to only want to hear a Steely Dan disc when I auditioned speakers, but it finally dawned on me that I don't always listen to Steely Dan, nor do I always listen to crystal clear recordings! This time, I did bring along the latest Dan, but brought along some bland recordings, and some stuff that was downright rotten! As good as the 80s were, it was the detail of the 125s that sold me. Where I may have had to struggle to hear a light ride cymbal or soft background vocal on the 80s, the 125s presented everything right out in front for me to choose which to listen. The bass is full and rich, and I have yet to hear a shrillness that reviewers had complained about. The one thing I do want to know is this break-in period. I had this discussion last year on this forum concerning my KLF 30s, and it was explained to me that it is more my ears becoming accustomed to the sound rather than the speakers actually being broken in like a fine pair of leather shoes. I proved that theory as well, when I discovered minor damage to my brand-new 30s that was caused by rough handling during transit from Hope. My friendly K dealer opted to have the speakers replaced, rather than offer a discount. While waiting the three months for the replacements to arrive, I continued to enjoy the original ones. Prior to packing them up, I marked their location on the floor. Once the new ones were in the exact same location on the floor, I auditioned several pieces of music that I often listened to on the originals. There was no difference whatsoever. The brand-new speakers sounded identical to the ones with three months of heavy usage. My question is, is this the same with headphones, or is this an entirely different concept altogether? These Grado 125s are great! ------------------ 1 pair Mahogany KLF-30s 1 Mahogany KLF-C7 1 pair Walnut 1977 Heresys This message has been edited by Mr. Blorry on 02-12-2002 at 07:06 PM

Thanks! I'm gonna check out the Grados tomorrow! Mobile, you mentioned the model above the 80s as being discounted as well. My local Grado dealer has the SR 125 at $150 tax included. Does that seem like a bargain, and is the 125 worth the extra $$?? ------------------ 1 pair Mahogany KLF-30s 1 Mahogany KLF-C7 1 pair Walnut 1977 Heresys

I have been searching high and low for affordable headphones that may compliment my current K rig of Klf30s. Then I thought what a dunce I was for not checking here on the K forum! I have just read all the posts on the "headphone shopping" thread, and tend to agree with Mr. Garrison's opinion of the Sennheiser HD600s. They however, are quite expensive for this (currently) cost-conscious audiophile! I need to get a pair because I just moved into a tiny apartment, and can barely crack the big 30s. I am a fan of Sennheiser, and was considering the HD25s--has anyone heard these? Actually, even the 25s are a bit pricey for me; I would love to keep the cost below $130. Anyone have any suggestions? ------------------ 1 pair Mahogany KLF-30s 1 Mahogany KLF-C7 1 pair Walnut 1977 Heresys

Wow! An eleven-inch sub! I didn't know Klipsch made speakers so big! ------------------ 1 pair Mahogany KLF-30s 1 Mahogany KLF-C7 1 pair Walnut 1977 Heresys

I'm glad I'm not the only one! Boa, I would love to hear what Corns would sound like with that rig--salivating about that right now. Of course, I also wouldn't mind hearing what Corns would sound like with Heresys. Now that math you're talking about sounds good to me to--wasn't that algebra or something? It's been too many years to remember...too many brain cells lost ------------------ 1 pair Mahogany KLF-30s 1 Mahogany KLF-C7 1 pair Walnut 1977 Heresys

Just my two cents, but I have a pair of 30s and a C-7, and decided on a pair of Heresys as my surrounds! Most folks on this board will probably disagree with my choice, but I wanted a compact, full-range Klipsch that I could use as surrounds in a HT setup, and as rear speakers for a five-channel stereo configuration. If I had the space, I would have added another pair of 30s, but the bookshelf size fit my room quite nicely. K-Purists may scoff, saying there is a timbre mismatch, but I am quite pleased with the performance! ------------------ 1 pair Mahogany KLF-30s 1 Mahogany KLF-C7 1 pair Walnut 1977 Heresys

Twelve inch wide room? Man, that's narrow. In all seriousness, I think the LaScalas would be perfect as surrounds, as long as you have room for them! The glassed in wall will be acoustically live, so the thicker the drapes, the better. I would only use Heresys if space (or funding) is a consideration. As you can see with my rig, I am using Heresys as surrounds, and would have gone with another pair of 30s, but I had neither the space nor the cash! ------------------ 1 pair Mahogany KLF-30s 1 Mahogany KLF-C7 1 pair Walnut 1977 Heresys This message has been edited by Mr. Blorry on 11-24-2001 at 05:27 PM

Perhaps music played extrememly loud through Klipsch speakers will kill Anthrax spores?!? But seriously, I echo what Mr. Drake said. Have a safe holiday everyone. ------------------ 1 pair Mahogany KLF-30s 1 Mahogany KLF-C7 1 pair Walnut 1977 Heresys

Wait a minute here. You have a pair of Corns, but you didn't accommodate their dimensions into the design of this wall unit? What's up with that? Beautiful wall unit, BTW. ------------------ 1 pair Mahogany KLF-30s 1 Mahogany KLF-C7 1 pair Walnut 1977 Heresys This message has been edited by Mr. Blorry on 11-18-2001 at 10:02 PM

thanks lynn- I'm as Irish as they come, and I love that old blessing. My mostly red hair (getting steadily whiter) matches well with the reddish hue of the mahogany wood. Maybe that's why I like that wood so much! ...and I do love the way they sound! I only wish my Heresys matched! ------------------ 1 pair Mahogany KLF-30s 1 Mahogany KLF-C7 1 pair Walnut 1977 Heresys This message has been edited by Mr. Blorry on 11-18-2001 at 09:46 PM

I apologize to everyone if my comments offended. I apologize to you lynn, if you take offense to my comments. All I was trying to do is bring a little levity into the forum. If I insulted anyone, I am sorry. Now, may we get back to arguing about Klipsch speakers? ------------------ 1 pair Mahogany KLF-30s 1 Mahogany KLF-C7 1 pair Walnut 1977 Heresys

lynn My brother is 60, and I'm not too far behind him. These old bags I refer to were pushing 90, but physical age has nothing to do with it anyway. I refer to an old state of mind. Sounds like you're afraid of being old if you take offense. ------------------ 1 pair Mahogany KLF-30s 1 Mahogany KLF-C7 1 pair Walnut 1977 Heresys This message has been edited by Mr. Blorry on 11-18-2001 at 07:19 PM

The C-7 is one of the finest center channels in the bidness! It's big, it's beautiful and it should rock with yer Corns. Since it has 99db/m sensitivity and the Corns are a bit more sensitive, crank the gain on the C-7 a bit to compensate. Enjoy! ------------------ 1 pair Mahogany KLF-30s 1 Mahogany KLF-C7 1 pair Walnut 1977 Heresys

What I'd like to know is, what does all this have to do with Klipsch speakers? Who's message board is this anyway? ------------------ 1 pair Mahogany KLF-30s 1 Mahogany KLF-C7 1 pair Walnut 1977 Heresys

Hmm.. we could try to convince Mother that the Bose Wave radio sounds "just as good" as those hideous and large Klipsch monstrosities, and look at all the space you'll save! ------------------ 1 pair Mahogany KLF-30s 1 Mahogany KLF-C7 1 pair Walnut 1977 Heresys