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Grado RS2 price question

post #1 of 11
10/29/11 at 12:22pm
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with the introduction of the "i" series, what is a fair price for a used RS2 (non "i") nowadays?  been thinking about upgrading from the 225i

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post #2 of 11
10/30/11 at 4:35pm

I would not pay more than $400 or an RS-2 or RS-2i.

 

The RS-2 does improve on the 225 sound as does the RS-1.  Due to comfort and expense reasons I would have to recommend trying a pair of DT990s.  If you use them with portable devices the 25 Ohm version and if you use them on your home rig the 250 Ohm version.  They have a similar sound signature, but are much more comfortable and extend into the bass better.  A brand new DT990 runs $329 tops and really sound amazing.

 

http://www.headphone.com/headphones/beyerdynamic-dt-990---32-ohm.php

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post #3 of 11
10/30/11 at 10:45pm
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hmm, thanks NA.  I need to get a chance to audition some of the beyer offerings.  I believe I heard a pair of 880's once, and was impressed.  but that was a while ago.  less than 400 for the grado's you say.  hmm.

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post #4 of 11
10/30/11 at 10:49pm

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Edited by Grado77 - 5/18/12 at 2:50am
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post #5 of 11
10/30/11 at 10:55pm
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yeah, the ps500 is out of my range.  I could only go used on a rs2.  cant find a lot of used price info in the for sale section.  But I'm trying to get a bit of a map.

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post #6 of 11
10/30/11 at 11:34pm

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Edited by Grado77 - 5/18/12 at 2:49am
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post #7 of 11
10/31/11 at 9:56am

You need to look at eBay, not just here.  I got a pair of RS2i's for $370 from eBay.  Bought for someone for Christmas, they listened to them for 20 hrs or so, decided they didn't like them.  Brand new condition.  smile_phones.gif

 

Btw, I really think the DT880's are closer to the sonic signature of Grado than the 990.

 

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post #8 of 11
10/31/11 at 3:10pm
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has anyone sited the differences between the rs2 and 2i?  I cant seem to find any reviews.

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post #9 of 11
10/31/11 at 3:35pm

Grados and Beyers in the same sentence? Grados have forward mids, Beyers have recessed mids. Did a couple searches here because I am interested in the RS2(i) as well. There seems to be split opinions. Some say there is a dramatic improvement and others say there is no improvement. I would say if you can afford the "i", then do so so you don't wonder what you are missing. 
 

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post #10 of 11
11/1/11 at 11:25am

The DT880's do not have recessed mids IMO.  The 770's and 990's do.

 

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post #11 of 11
11/1/11 at 12:16pm

Getting a pair of DT-990's (250) Ohm today and going to compare them to my DT-880's and Grado 325is. I also have been enjoying my older pair of Senn HD600's lately.

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