GRADO GR10: Reviews, First Impressions Thread - Page 44

Still the only MA I haven't heard yet.  Sigh.

Do these have to go deep in your ear like the Etys?  Also are the stock eartips good or can I use the sony hybrids?

They don't go particularly deep (never had Etys though for comparison).

The stock tips are very good - some of the most comfortable I've ever used. However you will want to use only the stock tips since changing tips seems to affect the sound, in particular the bottom end of things, for the worse.

oh and anotehr question, does it have alot of mirophonic effect from the cables?  Also would they still sound good if I play mp3s off my iphone 4?

 

Is the break in period really required?

 

is it ok to buy this off amazon?  I want to retain the warranty.

Edited by butters149 - 1/24/12 at 5:31am

I don't notice microphonics with this cable. It is miles ahead of my old Shure e3c and even the Beyer 1350 in that respect. The cable is a nice soft rubber which helps prevent microphonics but does cause it to get tangled a bit more often.

I'm not the right person to talk to about break in - don't really notice it, don't really believe in it for most components (certainly not in the 100's of hours realm).

No idea about Amazon.

They sound fantastic, are rather expensive, are very very comfortable, and sound fantastic.

How is the noise isolation on these?  i want to be able to use them in the library and on the subway

Isolation is good.  With the right size tip and moderate volume, it should drown most subway and definitely library noise. Nice thing about the design is how fast and easy it is to insert and take out. 

just ordered a pair today.

should be here in a couple of days. I can't wait :>

will give my impressions this weekend

 

first post, btw :> 

greetings 

Edited by Rampthoughts - 2/6/12 at 10:00pm

 

Please wait for impressions as these really do take a while to run in. I'd give them at least 100 hrs of normal run in followed by a day or two of uncomfotably loud. Mine really didn't come around until I played them quite loud for a bit. I obviously feel differently about this than Spyro. The most change happens early as he describes and then again after some high volume play. Good luck with them

 

Edited by goodvibes - 2/7/12 at 5:57am

After the above post, I am considering getting a Zo. What bass definition does this give the GR10? Does it change the sound or just enhance it overall?

I don't think there is another IEM out there that offers the overall clarity and natural sound reproduction. I'd just like that extra low end, that I miss from my old Westone 3 when listening to Hip Hop.

Cheers!

I understand where you are coming from Spyro.

Where would you sit the W4 with these two? Also, any idea if the DigiZoid Zo2 would give my GR10 a low end similar to the W3?

I still would say overall, technically the Grados are better. They just have a more natural, if a little subtle, sound. I always found the W3 would lose it a little when listening to bands who approve of distortion.

I found the loud aspect of the GR10 works it's way to a non issue over time but I was aware of it before fully run in which admittedly takes some time. Of course, one mans loud is anothers louder.