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07-23-2008, 08:01 PM
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Bought my first set of Grado’s from HEADPHILE and I went whole hog!
Hello,
I just bought my first set of Grado’s from HEADPHILE and I went whole hog!
Grado Elite — Wide tops, deep version with multiple layers of Ebony and Bloodwood with matching end tips, splitter, CJC on the 2.0 meter BlackGold to Neutrik 1/4" plug, with domed stealth screens. Rare Joe Grado red lettered headband with black rod locks, new flat pads (and bowls). Drivers current Grado, 325i tweaked by HEADPHILE.
I already own a pair of Bolivian Rosewood V3 Darths and a pair of AKGK701’s.
What can I expect from these phones?
They were way too beautiful to pass up!
My wallet feels really light right now.
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07-23-2008, 08:13 PM
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Freaking amazing!
A beautiful piece of earcandy.
Congratulations 
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07-23-2008, 08:16 PM
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Those are Gorgeous. Post a pic of your Darths too.
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07-23-2008, 08:24 PM
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Bolivian Rosewood V3 Darth Beyers
Here are my Bolivian Rosewood V3 Darth Beyers.
I bought them from pickwick.
Great transaction by the way!
Thanks pickwick!
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07-23-2008, 08:30 PM
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Love the dark wood. Really nice! 
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07-23-2008, 10:01 PM
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Congrats
Congratulations on the purchase. The look awesome.
I was actually looking at these and thinking seriously of purchasing them. Let us know how they sound. I am very curious how they sound compared to stock 325i's.
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07-23-2008, 10:06 PM
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Break-in
A little side note on break-in.
This is a note from Larry.
With both new drivers and cable on these Elite's, overnight (or longer) break-in is suggested highly before anything more than casual listening. Enjoy :-)
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07-23-2008, 10:19 PM
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They look very interesting. But the 325i drivers... curious choice, so I'd have to hear that for myself.
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07-23-2008, 10:27 PM
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droooooool 
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07-24-2008, 12:03 AM
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The woodwork seems exceptional, as do most projects from Larry. I'd only say that I'm not the biggest fan of the red lettering; but that's just a nitpick.
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07-24-2008, 12:25 AM
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325i drivers... nice choice. How do they sound?
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07-24-2008, 12:35 AM
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Congratulations! It's really a beauty!
I've been watching that deal for a while but it was way too expensive for me. Let us know how it sounds.
Did you happen to get the box as well?
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07-24-2008, 12:50 AM
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Nice shiny craftsmanship, but I think that they're astonishingly ugly, and I wouldn't want to listen to anything based on an sr-325i driver personally. Hope that they're good for your ears though.
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07-24-2008, 06:37 AM
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I just see the OP's smiling face dissapear after Duggeh's comment, haha, nice going. Anyway, what can you expect? Audio heaven- but just a little less comfortable haha. Nah I have woodied 325i's myself, and you just have to listen to some Paul Simon (shining like a national guitar) and some Dire Straits (sailing to Philadelphia), and the world around you will dissapear, and you will become one with the music.... hmm.. yeah thats about right.
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07-24-2008, 06:50 AM
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FWIW, I think they are awesome - nice pickup, enjoy! 
Btw, also a big fan of the rosewood DB's! 
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