I've recently moved up from my longtime K701s to HD800s - and loving every minute of it.  I usually mostly listen to classical and jazz.  As an impulse I picked up an SR225i for rock.  I'm enjoying the Grado sound.  It's a nice contrast to the HD800.  But the SR225i is not close to the level of...

i currently have both the Grado RS1i and Audeze LCD-2 which are both top of the line headphones, but i now also want something for hip hop that is just as irreplaceable as my other headphones. what would you guys recommend?   P.S. im using the HA-160D amp+dac.

I made a thread last night in the portables forum but got minimal responses.  perhaps it's the way i worded the thread... http://www.head-fi.org/forum/thread/538145/best-over-ear-headphones-i-can-buy-to-use-with-a-iphone   anyways, I want to buy a new set of headphones for a upcoming trip...

      It has been a very long time since I've been truly impressed and wowed by a set of headphones.  Not since the first listening experience I had with the Sennheiser HD800 have I been this stunned.  I had heard the stock version of the 325i a few times and it didn't do anything for...

I’ve been comparing some of the Grado line.   Eventually, I’ll be adding much of these impressions to the “20 Headphones Reviewed Thread”.   I was not a Grado fan for a long time because their ergonomic design bothered me.  It still does in some ways, but the sound quality has grown on...

UPDATE:  December 18th 2010   Since posting this review I have had the pleasure of getting some new equipment.  So far I have purchased:   Manley Classic 300B amplifier Sony MDR R10 (bass light) Beyerdynamic DT880 600 ohm Grado RS1i Grado RS1 balanced Grado RS2i    I...

My LCD2's just arrived. I was nervous unpacking everything and plugging them in for the first time. I wasn't sure what I should listen to first. I decided on Norah Jones, Come Away With Me. I warmed up my iDecco for at least 1/2 an hour before plugging them in. I pressed play...My first...

My headphones are the Grado RS-1is and sadly while I like my MZ-R70 minidisc player the built-in amp is for me not good enough to drive the RS-1is so I need a portable headphone amp that can drive the RS-1is much better than the Minidisc player.  I don't know too much about portable amp but my...

Hello Head-fi!   I am currently using the audio technica ad700 plugged directly into my motherboard playing downloaded FLAC songs via foobar2000. i have been using this basic setup for about 6 months now and i have realized i have a passion for music so im ready to take a big step!   i...

what headphones do you own that you wont be letting go of them any time soon?

I'm currently using a RS-1i for on the go portable but I'm sorry but the SR125is and up the Grado line aren't really made for portable use IMO.  I'm using a Walkman WM-D6C cassette portable and MZ-R70 Minidisc portable.  Using a Grado 1/4 to 1/8 cable to the cassette and Minidisc portable with...

I no longer need these:   HD600, K501 (K701 pads included), K701, MDR-F1, AD700, SR325i, PK1, DT880 (250 OHM), SR-003, Ety-4P (S cable with many plugs).   All are mint in the box.   I have MDR-F1 & K501 (with K710 pads) duplicates that have never been opened.    I’d like to end...

I seriously don't know what's wrong with me, but I haven't listened to my headphones in quite some time and was deciding to do a little back and forth with my two headphones at the moment and for some reason I am liking the HD600's much more than the RS1i's which is something totally new for me...

Hey everyone! I haven't posted in a good while, but couldn't think of a better group to share my good news with!   Tonight, I came up on an awesome deal. I was going through my local San Diego Craigslist, searched "Grado" and the title, "high end headphone - $150" came up. I originally...

So, I've had my HD650 for a few weeks now and am absolutely enamoured by it. I just love the enveloping lushness of its mid-range and the complex layers that can fill up its spacious soundstage. I find its full range extension to be incredibly balanced, providing a transparent window into...

  UPDATE:   I received my new RS1i's today via FedEx and they are absolutely perfect! Now I shall spend the next three days listening to them. Mr. Chen came through as promised and I will have to say that if anyone has an issue with Grado in the future that they should contact him...

Hello Head-Fi! I'm pleased to report that I have just purchased a pair of Grado RS1i headphones and I'm very excited! If anyone has any questions about them I'll do my best to answer them. Really though I just wanted to make this thread to share my excitement    I'll provide some pictures of...

Finally for all those who wanted the soundstage of GS/PS but didn't want to sacrifice the mids of RS (the immediacy, intimacy and attack) and not to mention the money.   Steps: a. Take the Jumbo/G-Cusion and insert it into the ring of the wooden driver housing. b. Than take inner part of...

I know I could do a thread search for this, but trust me I have.  I want recent opinions.   Which is better the RS1 or the RS1i   Thanks:-)

need help... just bought Grado rs1i for my iphone... will adding the Fiio E7 make a difference...no money left to buy better amp

HD800 is known to have the biggest soundstage (apart from Akg k1000 ear speakers) along with others like AKG K701/2. But in some odd way, Grado w/bowls seem to have a larger soundtage. What do I mean? When I listen to Senns or AKGs I feel closed in. While on the Grado with bowls...

Hi, I'm rather new here, and am looking to finally make an audiophile set up for myself. I've read many reviews, but I'm very indecisive and can't decide on what I to get, so maybe I should ask here.   I've settled on the Denon D7000 as my set of head phones (probably going to markl mod...

Hi, I just bought a used RA1 for my RS1i, but unfortunately it is somehow broken, so I am considering to buy a new amp for my RS1i. I did some research and currently here are the candidates: 1. Decware CSP2+ 2. Mapletree Audio Design Ear+ HD 3. Purity Audio KICAS Caliente   and...

Hello everyone.   I've owned a pair of Grado SR 80i for about 8 months and I love them. At first I wasn't too convinced, but after a few simple mods and hours of burn in they've been amazing.   I want to upgrade to a better headphone, and since I like the Grado sound signature, I've...

I've always been interested in the RS1i and the RA1 amp combo. So does anyone know if this "combo" exists for a good price or if any specials will be coming up for any of these two products I just mentioned ?