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Whats the difference between Grado RS-1 and RS1i

post #1 of 26
5/31/09 at 1:26pm
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I am a happy owner of RS-1i, and am wondering what is or are the main differences between this "newer" model and the older one.

I am aware that there is a different cable used, but what about the internals like the driver, etc...

All information is appreciated.
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post #2 of 26
5/31/09 at 3:40pm
According to the Grado website, the driver was also "upgraded." Whether or not the newer driver was used at all prior to the release of the "i" version is a mystery to me.
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post #3 of 26
5/31/09 at 5:10pm
all i have heard the wood is also different though..
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post #4 of 26
5/31/09 at 6:29pm
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but how is the sound comparison between the two? I am not seeing people say "why did they ruin" an great product, but at the same time no one is really saying that RS-1i beats the older sibling.

Just curious to hear from folks who own both...
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post #5 of 26
5/31/09 at 6:30pm
The "i" in RS1i stands for "inferior" So my RS-1's are better.

Sorry.
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post #6 of 26
5/31/09 at 6:56pm
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Hmmm.... that's not good...
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post #7 of 26
5/31/09 at 9:39pm
the rs1i sounds better IMO.
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post #8 of 26
5/31/09 at 10:15pm
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How many hours does it usually take to break-in (burn-in) a pair? About 50?
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post #9 of 26
6/1/09 at 12:24am
About 300.
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post #10 of 26
6/1/09 at 1:14pm
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Thanks. I just be up to about 80 by now.
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post #11 of 26
6/1/09 at 1:56pm
300 hours? No membrane will change after 40-50 hours mark. Or course if the volume loud enough to actually stress it. With volume too low you can play it for 1000+ hours with no effect.
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post #12 of 26
6/1/09 at 3:52pm
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So the louder one plays them, the quicker the "burn-in" happens?
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post #13 of 26
6/2/09 at 7:53am
About normal listening volume should do it.
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post #14 of 26
6/5/09 at 10:45pm
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up to 90 hours of listening.... getting closer and closer...
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post #15 of 26
6/5/09 at 10:48pm
I usually go with a little more than normal listening volume
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