£200 on headphones

[TitusG]

I thought I would treat myself to a new set of cans for my birthday but can't decide which ones. I currently have AKG 701s that are great for electronic and folk style music but seem reticent when it comes to rock.

I have been looking at the Grados, 60s-225s, and the Sennheisers 600 or 650s. Are these headphones suited to rock music?

What I have read about the Grados suggests that in my price range there is not a great amount of difference between them, which is fine for me as I would sooner spend less than more. Is this correct?

Unfortunately I am unable to demo all on my shortlist so will probably buy from the net so your advice would be very much appreciated.

Thanks

 

[matengawhat]

you missed out the senn 600 were only £99 on play on april 1st

the senn are a very flat frequency response - the grados are a more forward sound

 

[jcoops16]

Alot of people recommend grados for rock, my RS2i's sound great when playing this style of music, I find them really entertaining. The sweet spot in the grado range is the 225i this what I suggest.

 

[TitusG]

Thanks for your replies.

I found a second hand pair of 325is for the same price as 225is, so I will probably go for these. I was always leaning towards a set of Grados rather than the Senns.

Thanks