I wish the review compared the PS2000e against the GS2000e, the wooden flagship, as that one has none of the comfort issues because it's half the weight. I don't think the GS2000e's sound is great at stock but it would've still been nice to read a comparison. Interesting serial number though...

$2695 is an outrageous price. The GS2000e last year was a winner. This year's PS2000e looks to be doomed. Some people already consider the GS2000e ($1395) to be better than the PS1000e ($1695). This is almost double the price of the GS2000e. All their sales pitch has indicated is that they're...

  Huh? From people who have bought the GS2000e and listened to it for an extended period (not just one week) it seems that GS2000e > PS1000e.

Some do.   The Sony R10's diaphragms were made from bio-cellulose formed from bacteria. There are few surviving R10s today and that's why they command such an extraordinary price.

Hi, I currently have a SR225i with g-cushions on them for comfort. However, this sucks out the mids and makes the treble super hot. EQ solves this: +2dB @ 1khz, +3dB @ 2khz, but -4dB @ 4khz, gradually sloping up to 0dB @ 10khz. They sound great.   I'm looking at a wooden Grado as an upgrade; I...

Yes, to a certain extent.   I can put my portable handset up to some super thin 'n cheap RCA cables and the radio waves it emits distorts the sound. But if your cables are actually shielded, then it shouldn't matter unless everything else in your setup is top-notch.

Which has more bass impact and definition, the GH1 or the PS500e? The few reviews of the GH1 state that it has bass but I've always considered the PS500e to have the most bass in the lineup. Strongly considering the GH1 because I currently use an equalized SR225i with G-cushions. I could just...

  By default I don't think the G-cush pads sound good on anything but the headphones it was designed for, along with the PS500. The treble just kicks you in the face for any other model.

I like the current PS500e font better than the PS500 font because it matches the other model in the series. At the very least, the lettering doesn't come off like in the Prestige Series models.

  I tried the tape mod with the L-cush for a while. Improved bass impact but significantly reduced the signature Grado airiness. Instead, I did the vent mod (punching the felt behind the driver with a ballpoint pen) and that did the trick.   I'd assume taping up the G-cush would reduce...

  Kept telling myself that I'd buy a GS1000e for Christmas but just couldn't pull the trigger on such an expensive item, especially in Canada where it'd cost $1250 after tax. So instead, I went to the local audio shop and asked to buy the G-Cushions. Rep: "You have the PS1000?" Me: "No, the...

  2dB is noticeable.   Also, there actually is driver variance because it's known that Koss sources multiple companies for Portapro production. That's why packaging is vastly different even between models for the same country. It's also why there's a bunch of bootleg Portapros running around...

Two   Two words: sample size. Can't trust those measurements if they're only gonna measure 1 driver pair. My KSC35 driver is definitely bassier than the KSC75 driver with the same clips.   I did do that. I still think the SR225i is slightly better, though admittedly you basically pay...

  Simple but effective. I feel the KSC35 clips are superior. They have a tighter fit and weigh less than the KSC75 clips. However, the only way to get them now is to buy a KSC35 from koss.com for $45. The KSC35 drivers have a slightly smeary midrange, but the KSC75 drivers don't. The KSC75...

The XB700 MSRP was $130. $380 is price gouging, don't do it. But it shows how good the headphone is if people are willing to pay that much. Shop around or get it used.

  225e. Going from pads to bowls makes all the difference. You can get the 60e + bowls, but the 225e driver is tuned for a bit of extra bass to compensate for the bass leakage with the bowls. At least, that was the case with the 60i + bowls I tried.

I know they're discontinued, but the Sony XB500/700/1000 were fantastic hip-hop headphones. They are technically open (the vent is almost hidden), but if you can snag one you'll be happy. The current Sony headphones are a disappointment compared to the old XB series. The XB1000 has the deepest...

  Could you take a picture of the old and new G-cush side by side for comparison?

SR225e is bang-for-buck. I don't like the SR325e too much; you may as well move up to the PS500e if you want a metal can.

  I highly doubt that. The SR60i has about 550 customer reviews on Amazon, and the SR80i has almost 700. The SR325is has about 115. I'd think the SR80i/SR80e is the top-selling model: many people psychologically don't desire the lowest-end model, and the $20 upgrade from the SR60i to the SR80i...

Finally got to demo the PS500e at the audio shop for two hours. Wow. I remembered the PS500 being a tick too bassy. The PS500e on the other hand was fantastic. Because it's not a U-shaped frequency response like the Prestige Series line, you can crank up the volume and hear that beautiful...

  I love my SR225i so the SR225e would be good if you're on a budget. The PS500e is better than it. I also heard an RS2i with the jumbo G-pads at a head-fi meet a few years back and it was surprisingly good. I guess that combo works because the RS2i isn't as bright as the RS1i. Don't have any...

I'm also highly interested in this. People kept saying that the GS1000i wasn't on the level of the other kilobuck headphones because of its excessive midrange. If the GS1000e addressed this, it will also be my first e-series headphone.

Some people here have reported that the GS1000e is a substantial improvement over the GS1000i. Waiting for the GS1000e to hit stores in Canada to take a listen...

  PS500e