Typical price: £450
What is it: High-end audiophile headphones
What we think: Strong contenders for world's best sound
Compare the Grado RS-2 Reference Series
Grado RS-2 Reference Series compared to all other accessories
 Grado RS-2 Reference Series |
 Shure SE530 noise-isolating Earphones |
 Denon AH-D5000 headphones |
 Shure E500PTH |
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| Review date | 1 May 08 | 25 May 07 | 28 Sep 07 | 5 Oct 06 |
| Editor's rating |
8.5
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9.1
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9.0
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9.0
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| Price range | £450 |
£365.44 - £365.44
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| Review summary | Grado's RS-2 Reference Series headphones are strong contenders for world's best sound Read full review |
The SE530s are quite simply the best noise-isolating headphones you can buy, and they cost less than their predecessors -- the Shure E500PTH. They're still pretty expensive but audiophiles will appreciate how truly worth the dosh they are Read full review |
A stunningly beautiful pair of headphones that produce an equally beautiful sound. Although you may need to sell a vital organ to afford them, they'll reward you with amazing reproductions of your music collection. Do them a favour, though, and don't feed them rubbishy MP3s Read full review |
The E500PTHs make ordinary earphones sound utterly useless in comparison. They're extremely pricey and a complete pain to wear, but it's by far the best solution if you want to listen to music with no compromises Read full review |
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