Originally Posted by mikeg
But, if John Grado is either incapable of, or too lazy to grab hold of this opportunity, then he and we are the loosers. BTW, I hope that John Grado is reading this thread.
I hope he reads this thread but skips your post. John clearly stated why he has not really gotten into the whole new headphone thing - his priorities are very clear, spending time with his children and family is much more important to him than going through extensive research and development which would take away time he would rather spend with his kids.
It's easy for people to harp on the RS-1's, saying they are colored and what not or that they don't compare to the big-wigs like the HE90 or R-10. In my humble opinion, they are right up there, the RS-1's can do things which simply amaze and in certain aspects are unparalled by anything else i have ever heard. Sure they aren't perfect and are not for everyone, but they have a very unique and special "flavor" that on some music sounds heavenly, and it makes me realize that John is a freaking genius to be able to make certain instruments sound so freaking real. He has proven to me that he has the ear, know how, and resources to create something truly special, and I would imagine and bet that we have not heard the end of what John Grado is capable of.