james6333
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I'm hoping someone can give me a bit of advice. I have a pair of SR325, and absolutely love them. But, I've been itching to upgrade for a while and I cannot figure out which direction I should go in. I'm trying to decide between the RS1e and the PS500e, and no matter what I read about them, it seems like they both have people who say they're the best of Grado's line.
What I like about the 325 is the detail and clarity, but I feel like the only thing missing is the bottom end. It's there, it's clear, but it could be better. I want crisp clean highs, and I don't mind a little bit of brightness, but I want to avoid sibilance. And,, I don't want a big or bloated bass that will get in the way of clarity. If anyone who's heard the 325, RS1e, and the PS500e can give me a little bit of guidance, I'd really appreciate it. Thanks in advance.
Well I have owned all of these at one point and what you want (deeper bass) does not exist in the Grado line and that is the sad truth.
The only Grado I have at the moment is the PS500e because they sounded the most natural to me. They still sound like grados but they have a smoother mid like the PS1000e but have softer highs (flatter not soft) then the PS1000e.
I wanted to keep the GH-1 over the PS500e because they looked awesome and were light BUT the PS500e is better from a technical standpoint. The bass is tighter and there is less color in the upper mids. Highs seemed the same.
I want to hear the GH2 and I am looking forward to the PS2000e when it comes out.