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Bought my first set of Grado’s from HEADPHILE and I went whole hog!

post #1 of 18
7/23/08 at 5:01pm
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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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post #2 of 18
7/23/08 at 5:13pm


Freaking amazing!

A beautiful piece of earcandy.

Congratulations
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post #3 of 18
7/23/08 at 5:16pm
Those are Gorgeous. Post a pic of your Darths too.
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post #4 of 18
7/23/08 at 5:24pm
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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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post #5 of 18
7/23/08 at 5:30pm
Love the dark wood. Really nice!
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post #6 of 18
7/23/08 at 7:01pm

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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post #7 of 18
7/23/08 at 7:06pm
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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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post #8 of 18
7/23/08 at 7:19pm
They look very interesting. But the 325i drivers... curious choice, so I'd have to hear that for myself.
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post #9 of 18
7/23/08 at 7:27pm
droooooool
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post #10 of 18
7/23/08 at 9:03pm
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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post #11 of 18
7/23/08 at 9:25pm
325i drivers... nice choice. How do they sound?
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post #12 of 18
7/23/08 at 9:35pm
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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post #13 of 18
7/23/08 at 9:50pm
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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post #14 of 18
7/24/08 at 3:37am
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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post #15 of 18
7/24/08 at 3:50am
FWIW, I think they are awesome - nice pickup, enjoy!

Btw, also a big fan of the rosewood DB's!
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