Grado PS1000 Owner's List - Page 5

As noted in the other PS1000 threads - I received mine this week (#1593)... and... they are phenomenal (with a well matched set up)!  Very real, "You are there" sound quality that few other phones can match (that I've had / heard anyway)!

But... I would add... the PS500's are almost as incredible!  And... with the G Cushions (stadium pads) sound very similar!

Those that haven't heard these with the right set up are missing out on one of the best sounding phones available... "bar none."

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Originally Posted by sunmonkey 

Posting a picture of the relative size of the 325i to the PS1000. I was pleasantly surprised at the size difference, but haven't stumbled upon too many pictures that show it clearly. The PS1000 are monsters. Delightful, high fidelity monsters. (Apologies for the quality of the pic: taken on a first gen iPhone.)

Edited for me being an idiot and not re-reading the first time.

I love the look of the PS1ks...I know not everyone likes the chrome, but I find it really classy looking. 

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Originally Posted by sunmonkey 

Posting a picture of the relative size of the 325i to the PS1000. I was pleasantly surprised at the size difference, but haven't stumbled upon too many pictures that show it clearly. The PS1000 are monsters. Delightful, high fidelity monsters. (Apologies for the quality of the pic: taken on a first gen iPhone.)

Edited for me being an idiot and not re-reading the first time.

Im guessing the band around the perimeter of the chrome is to stop fingerprints, no? I may have to try that with some translucent bands.

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Originally Posted by Focker 
I love the look of the PS1ks...I know not everyone likes the chrome, but I find it really classy looking. 

It took me about a year to get used to the chrome. I was expecting the old brushed look on the 325i (from a year and a half ago) and was miffed that Grado switched it up without any warning. But by the time I ordered the PS1000s at the end of 2011, I was hoping that they'd come in chrome. On my phones, the finish feels like it will last forever (although recent posts here indicate otherwise). 

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Originally Posted by Austin Morrow 
Im guessing the band around the perimeter of the chrome is to stop fingerprints, no? I may have to try that with some translucent bands.

Austin, spot on, that is the main reason for the bands: keeping fingerprints off the chrome. There are other benefits: the bands are easy to grip for quick on and off and they are color coded L-R so I can pop them on without having to turn the phones every which way, which also keeps me from twisting the cable as much as before. The bands also offer more protection in case I bump the cans against something; I'm ham-handed, so its nice to have the insurance. Aaannnddd finally, I like the way the bands look. Ruggedized!

Grado should sell PS1000 with pair of matched silicon cup covers, or, sell you 2 pairs for the price of one, so you can beat up one and show to public/forum the other one.

Sorry for my sarcasm guys, but I dont believe other metal cup Grado's have that issue at all, maybe PS500?

I think I would prefer cotton covers (but for the pads), that's my only gripe with these (and a gripe with Grados in general) is I don't like the way the foam feels against my ears. That and a shorter extension cable lol.

But as far as the sound I wouldn't change a thing, outstanding!

#3099

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Originally Posted by grokit 

I think I would prefer cotton covers (but for the pads), that's my only gripe with these (and a gripe with Grados in general) is I don't like the way the foam feels against my ears. That and a shorter extension cable lol.

 

But as far as the sound I wouldn't change a thing, outstanding!

#3099

I agree, soundwise, i wouldn't change a thing either, but for me, the main issue that i have with the PS1000, is their weight, i have a smallish head, and everytime i lean my head back in my recliner, they want to slip off my head. the only other thing, is that i find the cable a bit on the short side.

#1724

Right, same here so I use their 5 meter extension cable, 1 meter would be much better