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I've added something new to my sig...what is it? :)

I'm just off to have a listen.

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A10H sounds OK - not being blown away by the performance though. Not sure my headphones are as good as they ought to be either - Beyerdynamic DT 660 Pro. What should I swap them to?

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I have given up on headphones, it is difficult to listen and work. I have two pairs - Grado SR80, good, and Pioneer Pro (monitor) 10s, better especially for classical, as Grados prefer rock and pop. I just need headphone now to test the AP10h so I only need one.

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Grado SR225e are finely detailed and (for Grado's) smooth and refined. Certainly a big step up from the SR80.
I am using my AKG K601 a lot as well at the moment. A softer presentation but excellent with a good headphone amp.

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Thanks Fretless; I'll check those out.

Thanks for the offer Richard, I'll have a think.

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Return for refund if unhappy.

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Well I would be interested if George declines Doc.........Ta :mrgreen:

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I had the DT770's for a while George.All boom and tizz,and not much detail.I would say that any pair of Grado's will sound better with your AP10.
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