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Apr 1, 2015 at 6:24 AM Post #24,031 of 64,913
  Very nice, worms.....congrats on those.
 
Lets us know what you think of them.

well sir. I think they're quite nice!
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they remind me of the Gs1ki. Very sensitive drivers, very easy to drive. Also, these sound more transparent than what I remember out of anything below the Gs1k range sounds like, from all the previous/older Grados I've listened to.  
 
To be honest, I just bought them to try them out and was gonna sell them, but I think that might come back to bite me in the ass, as it's hard getting rid of any Grados cause I like them all!   ...well, now that I think about it, there is one Grado I could not stand and that was the Rs1i! man, that thing was painful!!!
 
Apr 1, 2015 at 9:07 AM Post #24,033 of 64,913
well sir. I think they're quite nice!:p


t   ...well, now that I think about it, there is one Grado I could stand and that was the Rs1i! man, that thing was painful!!!

Yike! That is my FAVORITE GRADO! Takes all types, right?
 
Apr 1, 2015 at 10:33 AM Post #24,034 of 64,913
 
Congratulations on your PS-500e! Enjoy them!

 

 

Listen and enjoy the journey! ...I like that!

 

Thanks!
 
 
well sir. I think they're quite nice!
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t   ...well, now that I think about it, there is one Grado I could stand and that was the Rs1i! man, that thing was painful!!!

Yike! That is my FAVORITE GRADO! Takes all types, right?

my favorite would be the Rs1 with buttons. the rs1i had a spike that made it really unpleasant for me. I believe @stacker45 also had this problem with the Rs1i IIRC.
 
btw @kayandjohn, I love your avatar! ha! funny stuff! 
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Apr 1, 2015 at 10:59 AM Post #24,035 of 64,913
  Thanks!
 
my favorite would be the Rs1 with buttons. the rs1i had a spike that made it really unpleasant for me. I believe @stacker45 also had this problem with the Rs1i IIRC.
 
btw @kayandjohn, I love your avatar! ha! funny stuff! 
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I have the RS1 with buttons, as well as the RS1i.  I love them both but I prefer the sound of the RS1i, especially for times when I am closing my eyes and critically listening to the music.
 
Oh, and when I reach that Nirvana of Enlightenment known here as Headphonius Supremus, I pray that folks will finally listen to what I have to say, and manufacturers will send me free headphones in the mail (fat chance of either, I know!)
 
Apr 1, 2015 at 12:16 PM Post #24,036 of 64,913
It's fascinating how many people have their own favorite Grado, and how many different models are picked as favorites.
With Audeze, say, it seems like the X and 3F are agreed-upon as best choices, but with Grado I think a dozen or more are named.
 
Apr 1, 2015 at 12:20 PM Post #24,037 of 64,913
  It's fascinating how many people have their own favorite Grado, and how many different models are picked as favorites.
With Audeze, say, it seems like the X and 3F are agreed-upon as best choices, but with Grado I think a dozen or more are named.


Grado is a bit like Stax in this respect, the sheer number of models creates a wonderfully diverse community. Lots of different sound signatures for lots of different tastes in music.
 
Apr 1, 2015 at 3:14 PM Post #24,040 of 64,913
Apr 1, 2015 at 3:47 PM Post #24,041 of 64,913
New Grado member checking in. I'm in Europe for some time and I thought I might pick up a headphone. Went around a few shops trying out headphones, put on the AKG K702 and with the kind of music that I listen to ( Metal, Blues, Classic Rock), I wasn't too impressed with them. The music was too tamed and too far apart for my liking (loyal to my Panasonic HJE900 for 7 years now). Next up was the HD 600 and I kinda liked it. Said to the salesman, order me one of the 600s. On m way home, musing over my the butt load of money that I just spent, I came across a run down audio store, I decided to take a tour of it and voila they had Grados for demo. I checked out the SR80i and SR125i on his sweet setup. I guess I must be demoing the SR80i for 2 hours straight, the owner finally came down to me and said he needs to shut shop and I guess you know the end result by now. The HD 600 order stands cancelled and I have the SR80i on my head for 4 hours straight now.
 
My only worry was that the Grados wouldn't be as detailed as my HJE900s but I don't think it's a problem. They do lack the low bass rumble that the Pana's are capable off but I don't seem to miss it.
 
Though to be honest, comfort ain't a strong point, I can keep them on, but I do have headache now with the headphones on for quite some time, though, I guess I would probably get used to it.
 
PS: I have been craving for a pair of Grados for 6 years and finally I get to treat myself with it. Thank you for the huge community either it be love or hate post on the Grado. They are just Hot Rockin'!
 
Apr 1, 2015 at 3:51 PM Post #24,042 of 64,913
  New Grado member checking in. I'm in Europe for some time and I thought I might pick up a headphone. Went around a few shops trying out headphones, put on the AKG K702 and with the kind of music that I listen to ( Metal, Blues, Classic Rock), I wasn't too impressed with them. The music was too tamed and too far apart for my liking (loyal to my Panasonic HJE900 for 7 years now). Next up was the HD 600 and I kinda liked it. Said to the salesman, order me one of the 600s. On m way home, musing over my the butt load of money that I just spent, I came across a run down audio store, I decided to take a tour of it and voila they had Grados for demo. I checked out the SR80i and SR125i on his sweet setup. I guess I must be demoing the SR80i for 2 hours straight, the owner finally came down to me and said he needs to shut shop and I guess you know the end result by now. The HD 600 order stands cancelled and I have the SR80i on my head for 4 hours straight now.
 
My only worry was that the Grados wouldn't be as detailed as my HJE900s but I don't think it's a problem. They do lack the low bass rumble that the Pana's are capable off but I don't seem to miss it.
 
Though to be honest, comfort ain't a strong point, I can keep them on, but I do have headache now with the headphones on for quite some time, though, I guess I would probably get used to it.
 
PS: I have been craving for a pair of Grados for 6 years and finally I get to treat myself with it. Thank you for the huge community either it be love or hate post on the Grado. They are just Hot Rockin'!


And, Rock Hottin'.  Congratulations!
 
Apr 1, 2015 at 9:40 PM Post #24,043 of 64,913
  New Grado member checking in. I'm in Europe for some time and I thought I might pick up a headphone. Went around a few shops trying out headphones, put on the AKG K702 and with the kind of music that I listen to ( Metal, Blues, Classic Rock), I wasn't too impressed with them. The music was too tamed and too far apart for my liking (loyal to my Panasonic HJE900 for 7 years now). Next up was the HD 600 and I kinda liked it. Said to the salesman, order me one of the 600s. On m way home, musing over my the butt load of money that I just spent, I came across a run down audio store, I decided to take a tour of it and voila they had Grados for demo. I checked out the SR80i and SR125i on his sweet setup. I guess I must be demoing the SR80i for 2 hours straight, the owner finally came down to me and said he needs to shut shop and I guess you know the end result by now. The HD 600 order stands cancelled and I have the SR80i on my head for 4 hours straight now.
 
My only worry was that the Grados wouldn't be as detailed as my HJE900s but I don't think it's a problem. They do lack the low bass rumble that the Pana's are capable off but I don't seem to miss it.
 
Though to be honest, comfort ain't a strong point, I can keep them on, but I do have headache now with the headphones on for quite some time, though, I guess I would probably get used to it.
 
PS: I have been craving for a pair of Grados for 6 years and finally I get to treat myself with it. Thank you for the huge community either it be love or hate post on the Grado. They are just Hot Rockin'!

 
Give a try to 80e, if you find. They sounds exactly the same, but more detailed with better bass control against 80i. Anyway, 80i are just great headphones.
 
Apr 2, 2015 at 8:46 AM Post #24,045 of 64,913
  New Grado member checking in. I'm in Europe for some time and I thought I might pick up a headphone. Went around a few shops trying out headphones, put on the AKG K702 and with the kind of music that I listen to ( Metal, Blues, Classic Rock), I wasn't too impressed with them. The music was too tamed and too far apart for my liking (loyal to my Panasonic HJE900 for 7 years now). Next up was the HD 600 and I kinda liked it. Said to the salesman, order me one of the 600s. On m way home, musing over my the butt load of money that I just spent, I came across a run down audio store, I decided to take a tour of it and voila they had Grados for demo. I checked out the SR80i and SR125i on his sweet setup. I guess I must be demoing the SR80i for 2 hours straight, the owner finally came down to me and said he needs to shut shop and I guess you know the end result by now. The HD 600 order stands cancelled and I have the SR80i on my head for 4 hours straight now.
 
My only worry was that the Grados wouldn't be as detailed as my HJE900s but I don't think it's a problem. They do lack the low bass rumble that the Pana's are capable off but I don't seem to miss it.
 
Though to be honest, comfort ain't a strong point, I can keep them on, but I do have headache now with the headphones on for quite some time, though, I guess I would probably get used to it.
 
PS: I have been craving for a pair of Grados for 6 years and finally I get to treat myself with it. Thank you for the huge community either it be love or hate post on the Grado. They are just Hot Rockin'!

One thing that will help the comfort aspect on a new pair of Grado's is to wash the earpads in some warm water with a small amount of laundry detergent and add some fabric softener to it, Rinse well and let them air dry. Makes the pads much softer and more compliant.
 

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