08-29-2009, 08:25 AM
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Got mine yesterday # 333. Just love it!. But 147 USD Tax really hurts 
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Amps: RSA The Predator | RSA The Shadow
Headphones : JH 13 Pro | Grado HF-2 #333
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08-29-2009, 05:23 PM
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I've got a bit more than 300 hrs on my HF2. Originally I pegged them as equal but different than RS-1. Now, I'm clearly preferring them over RS-1 for most music. Playing them now with HP-2 also plugged into same amp.........they're more like Hp-2 juniors with a perspective that lies in-between HP2 and RS1. Using a very good tube amp that is new and just burning-in. Impressive.
Addition: In terms of Bass - when comparing it to RS1 - the HF2 is more "right" or correct to my ears. Treble extension? When played on their own - you don't exclaim it is less than RS1.
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08-29-2009, 08:06 PM
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The thing with the HF2 is it's still a Grado, but is more pleasantly "warm" that most Grados, so they are great for listening for extended periods. The detail is still there, the brightness is still there, the brashness is there, but it all feels so much smoother.
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Ever owned: Grado HF2, Alessandro MS1, Denon AH-C351, Shure E2C, V-Moda Vibe, PX100, PortaPro, CMOY, SSMH, LD I+, E-MU 0404
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08-29-2009, 08:17 PM
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Headphoneus Supremus
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Join Date: Oct 2005
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There is a problem. They're addictive and so may be declared illegal. Get 'em, and hide 'em along with your cigars, and Absinthe.
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German engineering in the haus..........Jah!
Man is an animal that makes bargains; no other animal does this. No dog exchanges bones with another - Adam Smith
Nature's laws are the invisible government of the world - Alfred Montapert
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08-31-2009, 08:42 PM
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Just got an email that mine, order # 6054, shipped today.
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09-01-2009, 02:16 PM
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Congratulations, let the tunes flow, and enjoy them during the 10 hours or so adequate burn-in took me 
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Home Rig - foobar2000 > ASIO > E-MU 0404 USB > DIY Cable > Little Dot I+/SSMH > Alessandro MS-1 w/ Bowls, Grado HF-2 #326
Portable Rig - Archos 604/Zune 120 > Shure E2C/V-Moda Vibe
Ever owned: Grado HF2, Alessandro MS1, Denon AH-C351, Shure E2C, V-Moda Vibe, PX100, PortaPro, CMOY, SSMH, LD I+, E-MU 0404
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09-01-2009, 02:57 PM
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Mine shipped Friday... now the horrible wait to Canada begins
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09-02-2009, 02:14 AM
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Question, does anyone know if the HF-2 are the standard Grado 32Ohm impedance? I can't find specs for them anywhere.
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09-02-2009, 04:58 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Covenant
Question, does anyone know if the HF-2 are the standard Grado 32Ohm impedance? I can't find specs for them anywhere.
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Good question- I found it odd that there was a review in the comparisons thread stating that they're significantly "louder" than the HF-1's. I suspect they're 32ohms, but who knows. I think the new cable may be responsible for any change on that level.
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09-02-2009, 06:00 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Covenant
Question, does anyone know if the HF-2 are the standard Grado 32Ohm impedance? I can't find specs for them anywhere.
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Grado special editions don't come with specs.
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09-02-2009, 06:54 AM
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09-02-2009, 07:17 AM
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Headphoneus Supremus
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ABathingApe
Grado special editions don't come with specs.
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I know, but I figured if anyone would know, Todd would.
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09-02-2009, 01:17 PM
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Measure the resistance with a multimeter and and it should be about the right value.
I just measured my HD600, SA5000 and SR60 and the DC resistance is the same as the impedance specified.
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09-02-2009, 03:00 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2009
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Dear Todd,
My order is #6143. Am I still on the waiting list? hope i'm in shipping list!
Many thanks
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09-02-2009, 11:30 PM
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Headphoneus Supremus
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Quote:
Originally Posted by wink
Measure the resistance with a multimeter and and it should be about the right value.
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I don't actually own a multimeter 
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