[worldtipper]

Hello all. I bought and sold a pair of 225's a while back after wanting to try grados and seeing that the 225s were a good representation of the grado sound in that price range. They really surprised me, and not in a good way at first. However I had recently realized how much I loved present mids and the grados would almost literally take my breath away at times. I also love their cartridges which oddly enough have a very smooth sound.

Anyway, I sold them. Liked my HE400s more than the 225s. Then I got some hd600s. Very nice, especially with a tube amp, but still...the grados kept coming back to memory more than any pair of cans I've ever sold. It was time to go grado again and I always liked the wood cups, so I got some RS2i's. Oh baby! It's been 2 weeks and I'm still enthralled by the sound and have NO interest in checking out any other cans... the grass is greener on my side finally!

It amazes me how some people can hate this sound, as it is so much like hearing a real instrument or live music and the mids are captivating...maybe it the design, but I love how funky they are. I'm soon to get the Manta leather headband for some added comfort and style, and I'll be completely content for the first time in a WHILE.

Also I don't like how they jive with my Yarland P100 tube amp, thought the tubes would mix well but no dice. As a huge Rega fan for 2 channel stereo listening I went for a Rega Ear head amp (current model). Got it for an incredible price so figured why not. If there's any magical synergy I'll report back, otherwise I'll probably be lurking around here often.

 

[bpcans]

worldtipper, nice story sir. Congrats on the RS2's. I looked at the Manta headband video and it seems like a nice upgrade to have. Grado obviously didn't spend more than forty cents on their stock headbands.

 

[whirlwind]

Hello all. I bought and sold a pair of 225's a while back after wanting to try grados and seeing that the 225s were a good representation of the grado sound in that price range. They really surprised me, and not in a good way at first. However I had recently realized how much I loved present mids and the grados would almost literally take my breath away at times. I also love their cartridges which oddly enough have a very smooth sound.

Anyway, I sold them. Liked my HE400s more than the 225s. Then I got some hd600s. Very nice, especially with a tube amp, but still...the grados kept coming back to memory more than any pair of cans I've ever sold. It was time to go grado again and I always liked the wood cups, so I got some RS2i's. Oh baby! It's been 2 weeks and I'm still enthralled by the sound and have NO interest in checking out any other cans... the grass is greener on my side finally!

It amazes me how some people can hate this sound, as it is so much like hearing a real instrument or live music and the mids are captivating...maybe it the design, but I love how funky they are. I'm soon to get the Manta leather headband for some added comfort and style, and I'll be completely content for the first time in a WHILE.

Also I don't like how they jive with my Yarland P100 tube amp, thought the tubes would mix well but no dice. As a huge Rega fan for 2 channel stereo listening I went for a Rega Ear head amp (current model). Got it for an incredible price so figured why not. If there's any magical synergy I'll report back, otherwise I'll probably be lurking around here often.

 
Congrats on your RS2i's.....it is great to be in that state to be able to enjoy your music and not analyzing it....good for you.
 
Please do report back if the amp you chose has any magical synergy.....always on the lookout for that 

worldtipper, nice story sir. Congrats on the RS2's. I looked at the Manta headband video and it seems like a nice upgrade to have. Grado obviously didn't spend more than forty cents on their stock headbands.

 I have to say, after I get my headband broke in and shaped the way that I want it....I have always found grado's leather headbands, very comfortable.......lucky I guess.
 
I could see where the headband could be uncomfortable on the PS1000, because of the weight.....but my RS1i is super comfy...hell, it makes my HD650 seem very heavy

 

[elmoe]

Same here, never found a problem with the stock headband. Guess we're the lucky few.

 

[BlackstoneJD]

I also ordered the Manta Onyx headband for my PS1000. Will advise.

 

[bpcans]

 I have to say, after I get my headband broke in and shaped the way that I want it....I have always found grado's leather headbands, very comfortable.......lucky I guess.

That's because you've got a full head of hair. I just ordered the saddle colored Manta headband for my RS1i's. There's no grass growing on this busy street.

 

[JoeDoe]

That's because you've got a full head of hair. I just ordered the saddle colored Manta headband for my RS1i's. There's no grass growing on this busy street.

Right there with ya!

 

[elmoe]

That's because you've got a full head of hair. I just ordered the saddle colored Manta headband for my RS1i's. There's no grass growing on this busy street.

 
lol, yes I could see the trouble there...

 

[joseph69]

  Same here, never found a problem with the stock headband. Guess we're the lucky few.

Never had ant problems myself with the headband…even on the 325's.

 

[joseph69]

Hello all. I bought and sold a pair of 225's a while back after wanting to try grados and seeing that the 225s were a good representation of the grado sound in that price range. They really surprised me, and not in a good way at first. However I had recently realized how much I loved present mids and the grados would almost literally take my breath away at times. I also love their cartridges which oddly enough have a very smooth sound.

Anyway, I sold them. Liked my HE400s more than the 225s. Then I got some hd600s. Very nice, especially with a tube amp, but still...the grados kept coming back to memory more than any pair of cans I've ever sold. It was time to go grado again and I always liked the wood cups, so I got some RS2i's. Oh baby! It's been 2 weeks and I'm still enthralled by the sound and have NO interest in checking out any other cans... the grass is greener on my side finally!

It amazes me how some people can hate this sound, as it is so much like hearing a real instrument or live music and the mids are captivating...maybe it the design, but I love how funky they are. I'm soon to get the Manta leather headband for some added comfort and style, and I'll be completely content for the first time in a WHILE.

Also I don't like how they jive with my Yarland P100 tube amp, thought the tubes would mix well but no dice. As a huge Rega fan for 2 channel stereo listening I went for a Rega Ear head amp (current model). Got it for an incredible price so figured why not. If there's any magical synergy I'll report back, otherwise I'll probably be lurking around here often.

Congratulations on the RS2's! I feel the same way about being done and having no interest in hearing any other headphones. I came close to buying an HD 650 the other day, just too hear a higher end Senn, and then realized that I'm probably not going too like the sound signature at all compared to the RS1's, and decided not too even bother, thats how satisfied I am with the Grado sound… paired with the WA6, sometime I just can't believe how they sound, and really wonder, how much of a better sound am I looking for? None!

 

[joseph69]

Thanks for the reputation hsubox, I guess you feel the same way!

 

[bbophead]

  Thanks for the reputation hsubox, I guess you feel the same way!

Me, too.
 
But skip the reputation.  I already got one.

 

[hsubox]

  Thanks for the reputation hsubox, I guess you feel the same way!

I do! I love the Grado sound enough that I'm looking to sell my AKGs to fund a PS500, haha!

 

[whirlwind]

That's because you've got a full head of hair. I just ordered the saddle colored Manta headband for my RS1i's. There's no grass growing on this busy street.

Thanks for calling it a FULL head  

 

[whirlwind]

  Congratulations on the RS2's! I feel the same way about being done and having no interest in hearing any other headphones. I came close to buying an HD 650 the other day, just too hear a higher end Senn, and then realized that I'm probably not going too like the sound signature at all compared to the RS1's, and decided not too even bother, thats how satisfied I am with the Grado sound… paired with the WA6, sometime I just can't believe how they sound, and really wonder, how much of a better sound am I looking for? None!

 
Joseph...the HD650 is Dark