[CH23]

As a Grado fan, having used the igi, gr10 and ige, I'd say your best choice is the ige. Like with its predecessor, the iGe embodies the Grado sound more than the gr10 to my ears. I have not tried the gr10e but most people say it doesn't differ much from the original, and I also feel the Grado flagship iem is overpriced.
Can't say anything on the gr8e since I don't intend to carry an amp around

i don't know who says that the GR10 and GR10e don't differ much, but i think those people must have had a GR10 v2. (the one with the holes) because the lacking bass with the GR10 v1, was 'solved' with the GR10e (and GR10 v2, which is the 'e' model but with silver instead of copper coloured fronts)
 
overpriced? from a manufacturing perspective most definitely. i think they cost about €50 to make per pair (wild guess) but then again, you buy what you think is worth the money.

 

[WilliamLeonhart]

Perhaps after I've completed my review of the iGe I'll borrow the gr10e and the gr8e to do a complete re-evaluation of the two. Can't say I'm a single bit disappointed by the iGe so far and hopefully both the expensive IEMS will do the Grado name justice.

 

[Zalithian]

Just tried out the Grado GR10. Loved the sound, but damn, about $500 in Thailand. Had to pass it up.

 

[willyvlyminck]

  Just tried out the Grado GR10. Loved the sound, but damn, about $500 in Thailand. Had to pass it up.

That is 16000 Baht?

 

[WilliamLeonhart]

  Just tried out the Grado GR10. Loved the sound, but damn, about $500 in Thailand. Had to pass it up.

If you ever have the chance to go to Vietnam, buy it there. Grado in-ears prices there are quite close to in the US. For "full size" Grados, that's another matter.

 

[Zalithian]

  That is 16000 Baht?

 
Yeah, they were closer to 15000 at the shop, but for that price I got some nice portable cans, two decent pairs of iems for me, and one pair for my gf...
 
I'd love to go to Vietnam to buy them. Maybe someday.. haha.

 

[Jmop]

Anyone try these Grado IEMs with the Shozy Alien?

 

[jrflanne]

Today started off really well;

woke up late, discovered i could not find my IEMs. after an hour of searching i thought i might have left them in the pocket of one of my vests, and so i did.
the vest in question was still wet from being washed, and my IEMs are cleaner than ever.

the left monitor sounds slightly less in volume (i expect this to better once they're dried out), but i'm happy to say that they survived a good 40 minutes at 40 degrees C, sounding still as clear as ever.

I did the same thing except I ran them through the dryer as well. Couldn't find them and thought they were lost so I bought a new set (e's). Then found the old ones. An expensive mistake but it is all ok. The GR10's are pretty tough for looking so fragile.

 

[CH23]

I did the same thing except I ran them through the dryer as well. Couldn't find them and thought they were lost so I bought a new set (e's). Then found the old ones. An expensive mistake but it is all ok. The GR10's are pretty tough for looking so fragile.

You just bought a new set before clearing out your dryer?
Shall I PM you my bank account?

 

[Syracuse]

I'm thinking about getting them as well. I've just read some contradictory things about electronic music which I would use them mostly for.

This is what Nathan said about them in the original GR10 review on Headfonia. "GR10, while accurate, and while fast, manages to spend time examining, but not scrutinising, often-overlooked details. In trance, those little things happen to be the forward edges of electronic bass beats and the small lateral details of synthesised percussion."

And further on about the bass: It keeps perfect pace with EDM and fast trance. He did mention in the review that the Vorzamp Pure II would be excellent for it.

I've read somewhere earlier in one of the reviews on Head-fi that Flinckenick, another respected reviewer that he would not prefer to use this for electronic music.
Could anyone shed any light on this?

From what I understand these need an amp that can get the most out of them.

I have a Mojo and Vorzamp Pure II and the last one adds neutrality and clarity and loves mid-centric signatures so I do have a chance.

I just wonder if I'm not going to dislike it with electronic music.

 

[goodvibes]

GR10e is warmer than tho original with more bass. Should be fine. They do not need an amp but are revealing enough to tell a better one from one than isn't.

 

[Lavakugel]

Any GR10e for sale here?

 

[Partlys4int]

Anyone have tested these with a Sony ZX300?

 

[Vyyy]

My Grado beloved GR10 is for sale (sorry for the not right topic).

Mint condition, original packaking.
Shipping to Europe.
Price 300EUR.

If interested, PM.

 

[toranku]

I really considered the GR10e. Here are some of my thoughts after multiple auditions.

The overall signature of the GR10e is slight v/u shape, with forward vocals. Vocals are positioned VERY close to your ears...it really is a treat to hear them. However, these iems are definitely colored in tone, especially at the upper mids/lower treble.

The bass has nice, soft edges that decay somewhat fast. It is slightly warm but it never felt bloated. I'd say separation from mids and treble is decent. It did remind me of the bass from the Ety ER4XR. Slightly boosted, but never overpowering or dominating.

The mids feel artificially bodied. You can feel the air in the mids...but this air appears artificial/unnatural to me. Vocalists sound like they have a cold. Distortion guitars sound incredible though. It does feel "overprocessed". The mids are slightly behind the bass and treble, with vocals being thrown very much forward (especially female vocals) in the mix. I don't find that the mids are transparent. It feels colored and fake to emphasise certain instruments more than anything.

The treble is also somewhat extended. It was bright. There's a hint of air in the treble. However the tone of the treble was totally off for me. It was too shrill sounding...and thin too.

Overall I do think I prefer the GR8e. The 8e is much more natural in its tonality. 8e has a more forward bass and less treble roll off too. 8e is much more u-shaped. However the staging is even more spacious and airy.