Hello Head-Fi! So I figured, to find the best cans for myself, I need to audition some cans at an audio store or something. Can any of you recommend any store in the Indiana area or even Illinois that has cans like AKG, Grado, Sennheiser, Beyerdynamic and even Audeze that I can try? If any of...

I'm sure most of you know this piece of advice, and I had heard it for awhile but I was skeptical. If comfort is an issue, get the G-cushions as soon as possible Grados are uncomfortable but I like the sound, and the latest pair I bought came with L-cushions, somewhat more comfortable than...

Sameone compared the Grado GS1000 and GS1000i? Piero

Can't decide on which way to go here, so push me one way or the other off the fence:   MINT Grado GS-1000 $630 or pre-order Grado PS-500????   Thanks in advance.

I am accustom to circumaural headphones such as Sennheiser 595 and Beyerdynamic DT990. Do the pads on the grado prestige series rest on the ear, or fit around it? I am worried about there being too much pressure on my ear that will cause some discomfort after prolonged wearing.    My other...

Today I bought a pair of Grado sr325i, and when I got home I visited the grado website and realized that they just released an upgraded model, the sr325is for the same price! Has anyone here auditioned the new model yet, and is there an audible difference? Thanks.

I love the Grado sound and am thinking of upgrading from SR 80's to 325i's and useing my headphone amp in my PD609 CDB in moitor mode through the tape loop in my Manley Stingray to drive them. What is your thoughts on this? New guy here,any tips? dose the pads from the new $1,000.00 phones fit...

I am looking for a new pair of headphones, and they will to have very little sound leakage as they will be used at job and on the balcony where there is not appreciated that one makes a lot of noise during the night. I have been thinking about the AT-esw9 and Denon D2000, but I am unsure as to...

Hello , can anyone recommend a pair of headphones for Classical music.I own a Graham slee Ultra Linier Headphone Amap .Thanks.

Hi, Just want to get some advice from HP-1000 owners: I have a pair of Grado HP-1 without the original box. Any suggestions about storage or carrying cases? I had some good advice from Wilson who sold me the phones. Any more ideas will be appreciated. Thanks! Paul

    Hello gang, I've started this thread so we could pick up were we left off (http://www.head-fi.org/forum/thread/508459/sr60-mod). Welcome to SR60 part II!      Firstly, here is a link to markkr's "How to: Grado cable mod" thread...

i don't know if this has been done before, but i would love to see a thread devoted to custom-made woodied Grados (not RS1/RS2/GS1000) - either ones that you made or purchased. would be nice to keep comments to a minimum, so the emphasis can be on the headphones themselves. here is a pair of...

Introduction I’ve been a “headphone audiophile” for the better part of 5 years now, searching for the elusive holy grail of headphone systems. During that time I’ve had the pleasure of auditioning some of the best headphones from every significant manufacturer, including the AKG K701 and K1000...

They're here. I'll post sonic impressions after they've had some burn-in, maybe 90 days or so

Has anyone info about what's inside the very thick grado cable? Someone who has recabled them would probably know? A picture of cross section (something like in picture below) would be nice. If I've got it right, there should be 2 kinds of cable on current models: Standard copper...

Hi,     I bought GS1000 two years ago and barely used it because it leaks which causes issue in open office environment.  I wish to  switch to IEM... do you guys have any suggestion for universal-fit IEM. I have Darling Tube Headphone Amplifier  customized for 32 Ohm Driver.   Thanks, Anil

it seems they are no longer liked very much. i remember when they were like the ultimate fotm. people could not wait to get them. i wonder what happened to zanth. if you are around zanth, do you still love them? i still love mine. for more reasons then the sound even. i am proud of what grado...

This REALLY PISSES ME OFF! I bought these new in the springtime and they have had limited use; probably no more than about 20 or 30 hours after the initial burn-in. I made the adjustments when I first got them, haven't messed with them much, and when I went to adjust them tonight, the right...

I've heard people say that you need to push the volume on these as they have a laid-back sound. Bass isn't very punchy at low volumes, lack of treble spike may give false impression of low detail, music sounds uninvolving...etc...   Do any of you listen at a low volume, and what do you think?

Hello everyone, I was initially aiming to get gs1000, but some say that the hf-2 is better and much cheaper choice. Would you be able to compare them guys, because I couldn't find any reviews comparing these 2 cans. Also, would either be a good upgrade over the sr325i? Thank you

I realize that the honeymoon on any FOTM headphone will come to an end. What troubles me is this sudden backlash against the K701. Half the people coming down harshly on it are not even owners and may have heard them briefly in a meet. There seems to be some sickly delight in bashing the current...

I have a Leben CS600 and want to get some better phones. But I'd like to avoid the hassle and expense of returning and paying restocking fees if I don't like the match. Perhaps there are some Head-fiers in the Washington DC area with Audeze LCD2, Beyer T1, Senn HD800, Grado GS1000 or AKG701/702...

I am looking for a good headphone amplifier that can drive Senn HD 800, Audeze LCD-2, Denon D5000, JHA Pro 13 (and possibly Grado PS1000/GS1000/RS1) with ease to satisfying listening levels. I have a couple of decent DACs (Anedio D1 and Eastern Electric DAC), so a good DAC is an added bonus, but...

My first pair of Grado cans was a pair of SR80s from the late 90s. I appreciated the sound they were going for, but they really didn't wow me. I still used my Audiotechnica A900s for almost everything. However, when I sold my SR80s and bought a pair of SR225s (no i) I fell in love with that...

hi, I am hoping to get some help from the experienced and the experts. I have a pair of Grado GS1000 and there is a slight tear on the covering of the cable! Can I leave it as it is? If not, what will be a suitable cable for recabling of this set of headphones. Desperately needing some help...