Sweet Home Audio LLC
Since 1997
(Formerly, St. Cecilia Sound Gallery)
1581 Main Street • Dunedin, FL 34698
(727) 446-2505
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Sometimes you really want to crank up the volume without disturbing others around you. Sometimes you just want to get intimate with your music as only a fine pair of headphones will allow. When you do, you'll be glad to have one of these truly musical headphones. To match with them, we also have a few really good headphone amps that will do justice to your very best recordings. Of course, items in this category also get you Bonus Dollars. So, pick out your headphones then pick something from our Bonus Dollar Selection Page. Bonus Dollar Gift Selections (Click here to go directly to the Bonus Dollar Gift Page). Take a look at these....
Headphones: Grado Professional Series - PS1000 - Just $1695
"…we think the PS1000 is the best-looking and
best-sounding headphone we've tested from the company. That also makes it one of
the best pair of headphones we've ever heard."
"I’ve been listening to Grado headphones for over 15
years, and I have to say that the PS1000 is the greatest headphone they’ve ever
made."
"The PS1000's are finally, the first set of headphones
that would motivate me to sell all the rest, because these PS1000s do it all and
do it as flawlessly as I've yet experienced. The PS1000's are the very best
Grado headphone ever made."
Bonus Dollars $245
Grado Statement Series - GS1000i - Just $995
What does the i stand for in the new GS1000i from Grado? Improved, that’s what! Featuring a new species of handcrafted Mahogany earpieces made using an intricate curing process; Grado has been able to optimize the tonal quality. The GS1000i uses new upgraded dynamic transducers and the new 8 conductor cable design. All this, new wood, driver and cable designs result in improved control and stability of the upper and lower range of the frequency spectrum with both better supporting the GS1000i’s new world renowned midrange.
Pardon me while I gush over the way GS-1000 clarifies live
recordings. The sound seemed to surround me, with a rare ability to resolve
depth, just as you would in a concert hall. Ditto for the way this headphone
reveals rhythmic underpinnings in rock and jazz CDs. Grados have always been
exciting, classical music now sounds more refined. Bass is deep, yet more
controlled and precise than ever before.
Bonus Dollars $145
Grado Reference Series - RS1i - Just $695
What does the i stand for in the new RS1i from Grado? Improved, that’s what! Featuring a new species of handcrafted Mahogany earpieces made using an intricate curing process; Grado has been able to optimize the tonal quality. The RS1i uses new upgraded dynamic transducers and the new 8 conductor cable design all in an open-air configuration, the cups being open-backed. The result is a smooth, controlled and coherent sound with detailed dynamics. Frequency response ranges from 12-30 kHz and the drivers are matched to 0.05dB. Weighing 9oz, the headphones are an example of the wonder of Mother Nature with a gorgeous, dark-colored Mahogany look.
"...the Grado RS1 adds up to a resounding no-brainer recommendation. Some refer
to it as foot tapping, or pace and rhythm, I prefer the term kinetic energy.
Whichever term resonates with you, be aware that the RS1 brings all of the above
to the musical table."
"Grado's RS1 has been able to utilize the natural resonance of wood to produce –
in our humble opinion – the finest headphones in the world. In fact, the word
"masterpiece" was bandied about frequently in the edit meetings"
"RS1 is at its best with instrumental, vocal and small-scale groups,
particularly if you like your music up front and personal. The Grados are
clearly a music lover’s component, trading a little accuracy and detail for
warmth, presence and tonal color – a trade most tube lovers would make any day.
Try them on for comfort and sound, you’ll not be disappointed."
Bonus Dollars $90
Grado Reference Series - RS2i - Just $495
Just as oak barrels enhance the flavor of wine, these mahogany drums refine the
sound of music. The earpieces on Grado's RS2 headphones are handcrafted
from specially cured wood and have a large open-air chamber. The result is a
complex bouquet of decreased distortion, accentuated bass response, warm
harmonic tones and a supersmooth top end. Sweet!
"...it's the full-bodied sound - especially the
luscious, rich resonant bass - that makes the Grado 'phones special"
"If you audition the Grado RS2s, you may
find something you never heard before: the calm artistry of well made sound."
Bonus Dollars $65
Grado Prestige Series - SR 325is - Just $295
"The retro design makes these headphones look
like they'd be more at home reproducing Mozart than pumping out Jay-Z. But looks
can be deceiving: The gold colored cans churn out unrivaled sonics no matter
what's sent through them. They produce strong, accurate bass, warm and natural
mids, and crisp clean highs with almost no tonal coloration. They're
impressively lightweight..."
HI-FI Choice
What Hi-fi
Stuff magazine
Bonus Dollars $40
Grado Prestige Series - SR 225i - Just $200
"Sounding very good at both low and high levels, these headphones are of
reference quality both for the classical virtues of neutral frequency response
and low coloration, as well as for their clarity and the high degree of listener
involvement invoked."
"The SR225s sound unlike any other headphone. They have an amazingly solid
presentation, packed with weight and presence. There is also a pleasant richness
in the midrange that benefits all types of music."
"When it comes to classical music, the Grados reproduce instruments with both
believable timbre and solidity. The treble boosts fine detail and no hint of
aggression. ... these Grados are hard to beat!"
Bonus Dollars $30
Grado Prestige Series - SR 125i - Just $150
Winner of "
Critics Choice" "Analytical listening was helped by the well-defined locations of individual instruments and voices. If headphones can be as musically satisfying as this, they must be pretty good."
"It was obvious to me that the members were very impressed by the Grado SR125
headphones."
"Nearly every headphone-using colleague I spoke to in the USA keeps either
SR60, SR80, or SR125s handy for reviewing."
Bonus Dollars $25
Grado Prestige Series - SR 80i - Just $99
"It figures that these Brooklyn-made phones would kick some serious butt. These
babies have a pretty big sound; a powerful, tight bottom end, very articulate
midrange, and a good top end. They have an airy, open quality-less in your head
then most phones near their price."
"If you are looking for a headphone to use as a reference, you may want to go up
the line. To me, the SR80 is the price-performance winner."
Bonus Dollars $15
Grado Prestige Series - SR 60i - Just $79
"You’ll be hard pressed to find a better pair of headphones for the money than
the Grado SR60. The upper mids/highs reveal excellent detail, and the bass is
solid too. I bought a pair about 8 years ago and I swear the price was the same
as it is today. Good price, simple looks, practical and sophisticated where it
counts: in the sound."
"Frequently described as “the gateway to audiophile sound,” the Grado SR60
headphones hold the title of “best full-size open headphones for less than $100”
– many models that cost twice as much don’t sound as good. The retro-looking
SR60 headphones have punchy but natural sound and will floor most first-time
listeners."
"...the Grado SR60s may just be the greatest audiophile value in the world" "BEST
BANG FOR YOUR BUCK! The SR60 offers near-studio-grade
sound for a fraction of competitor’s prices. In our test, these headphones
unearthed previously unheard layers of sound, thanks to the low distortion and
high accuracy typically available only in pricey phones you see cupping the ears
of audio engineers."
Bonus Dollars $10
Headphone Amps: Grado Reference Series RA-1 Battery - Just $350
"With a tube-like rendering of timbre and a sweet, relaxed sound, the Grado RA-1
makes extended headphone listening a joy. Although battery-driven, the RA-1 is
more at home in
your
equipment rack or on your desk than out on the road. A beautiful wooden case
finishes off this gem." Bonus Dollars $50
Cayin HA-1A Integrated Headphone Vacuum Tube Amplifier - Just $875
Bonus Dollars $120
Creek OBH-11 - Just $225
Bonus Dollars $34
Music Hall PH25.2 Headphone amp - Just $399
Marrying a gorgeous sounding tube pre-amp with solid-state amplification has been a technique for achieving unequaled sound quality in hi-end component audio since the advent of the transistor. While kicking around ideas for our new headphone amp we thought, why not try this same technique in a single component? We built one up and were blown away by the increased detail, clarity, and presence the design offered. The tube hybrid headphone amp was born. Hand assembled using the highest quality parts available the music hall ph25.2 will have you singing along with your favorite artists
Bonus Dollars $60
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"...the
RS2s’ big-hearted sound won us over. It’s more vivid than that of other
high-quality headphones—bass is reach and touch-realistic, midrange is clear and
true, and treble livelier than any other headphones we’ve tried."
