[rocketron]

FWIW: I have just rediscovered my HF3's. In comparison with the more expensive models, they are not too bad. In fact quite detailed and very enjoyable

+1
If you find them a little too detailed try the 1ply kitchen paper mod ?

 

[rocketron]

I am considering a 325x or diy on my original version sr225. I am just researching this and have found some driver sources. I think costs are somewhat comparable. Which way should I go?

Welcome to Head-Fi
and welcome to the Grado thread.
This is the most mature and grown up thread on here.
No arguments no bad mouthing other products just people enjoying music on some great headphones.

I hope you enjoy it.

 

[SkyZippr]

This...1,000,000 times this!!!

How can some of these "reviewers" complain about Grado comfort and then happily proceed to slap a two ton ZMF or LCD on their head. They then proclaim that the pads are incredible and comfort is surreal...as their spinal cord is being crushed under the weight.

I once tried The HEDDphone and my neck immediately made a sound which I think roughly translates to 'lol no'.

 

[mcviewpoint]

When they put the G pads on and discover a prestige series is better than an HD600 you have to say something to appease the masters.

 

[TooFrank]

+1
If you find them a little too detailed try the 1ply kitchen paper mod ?

I can just use foam ear plugs

Joke aside, I don't mind the details, but the HF3 tend to be the brightest (and lightest) of my Grados. I only own the wooden ones (except from the plastic GW100 and SR80i)

 

[jonathan c]

Welcome to Head-Fi
and welcome to the Grado thread.
This is the most mature and grown up thread on here.
No arguments no bad mouthing other products just people enjoying music on some great headphones.

I hope you enjoy it.

And … why have thread monitors from Head-Fi when there are

to bear down on thread miscreants …?

 

[ESL-1]

I once tried The HEDDphone and my neck immediately made a sound which I think roughly translates to 'lol no'.

Maybe I am spoiled from a wealth of practical info after having been in Retail audio for over 30 + years. I was an authorized dealer for Stax, AKG, Sennheiser and Grado.

As we all know you do not buy a new phone, stick it on your head and off you go to enjoy this new experience. For me after some initial listening and acclimation I next move on to one of the most important steps that will reap plenty of rewards if carefully done. That is adjusting the position of the phone on your ears and also make sure the clamping force is not too high but secure enough. If you move slowly and carefully you might find some extra performance and comfort. This applies to most all brands and of course to different degrees. I think this especially true of most Grados both now and in the past. I made a point of offering my retail customer some initial adjustments for them along with explaining the process. No one ever came back or called to complain about uncomfortable fit.

I think about this every time there is a post that talks about the discomfort of Grados as a major generalization with a good chance the poster has done none of the above. BTW, besides @jonathanC going over his light cleaning routine on the Grado pads that will soften the surface feel the pads will tend to break in and offer a nicer surface than when new out of the box.

Sorry for any redundancy from my corner but I hope this basic set of thoughts help some listeners to like the fit and the sound better than before.

I find a number of my Grados to be amongst my most comfortable headphones (check my Profile page to see what else is being used).

ENJOY THE MUSIC.

 

[ESL-1]

And … why have thread monitors from Head-Fi when there are to bear down on thread miscreants …?

They do seem to be very serious about their family tradition and to continue to move forward.

 

[PAM005]

Rediscovered my Grado PS-1000's! Improved comfort by Turbulent Labs (teal) leather headband + Nyczaj classic gimbals.

 

[Luckyleo]

They do seem to be very serious about their family tradition and to continue to move forward.

Great customer service. I had a potential problem with my RS1x (no problem it turned out). In anycase, I sent the unit back to Brooklyn for warranty service even thou they were 1 month out of warranty, AND I had replaced the gimbals with a 3rd party pair. The customer service rep JC said to note on the return order that he said to process under warranty. Well, one morning last week, I got a phone call from NYC. I answered and the fellow said "Leo, I'm John Grado, calling you about your repair request". WOW. Imagine that. Turns out everything was fine and I received my pair back last week.

For me, this great customer service, combined with the great "Grado Sound" make me a customer for life.

Leo

 

[glpsace]

Great customer service. I had a potential problem with my RS1x (no problem it turned out). In anycase, I sent the unit back to Brooklyn for warranty service even thou they were 1 month out of warranty, AND I had replaced the gimbals with a 3rd party pair. The customer service rep JC said to note on the return order that he said to process under warranty. Well, one morning last week, I got a phone call from NYC. I answered and the fellow said "Leo, I'm John Grado, calling you about your repair request". WOW. Imagine that. Turns out everything was fine and I received my pair back last week.

For me, this great customer service, combined with the great "Grado Sound" make me a customer for life.

Leo

You are such a lucky dude! I envy you. Between Grado and Schiit I would probably be set if living in the North American Continent.

Here, I cannot even find a decent European DAC without spending ridiculous amounts (for me). Violectric and Lake People doesn't make them anymore, Ferrum is coming with a dedicated one only next month and probably will be expensive for what I'm willing to spend.

I may be wrong but if you take Chifi and American brands out of the equation, you are left with very expensive brands for DACs in Europe. Soekris may be the exception but from everything I read it doesn't pairs well with the finicky RNHP... Lucky me!

Anyway, nice to read about the stellar service. Always comforting to know you can rely on the brand you invested and like. Cheers!

 

[Shane D]

Great customer service. I had a potential problem with my RS1x (no problem it turned out). In anycase, I sent the unit back to Brooklyn for warranty service even thou they were 1 month out of warranty, AND I had replaced the gimbals with a 3rd party pair. The customer service rep JC said to note on the return order that he said to process under warranty. Well, one morning last week, I got a phone call from NYC. I answered and the fellow said "Leo, I'm John Grado, calling you about your repair request". WOW. Imagine that. Turns out everything was fine and I received my pair back last week.

For me, this great customer service, combined with the great "Grado Sound" make me a customer for life.

Leo

They really are nice people to deal with.

 

[jsk ksj]

I've had to block John, always phoning me.

 

[yifuhood]

Exchanged my hd600 to AT-r70x with a friend , also took a dt1990 from his studio. Very impressive of the DT1990, but I will not want to own them. GH4 bright but no sibilant, and was impressive it's the sound stage, or would I say there is no stage, more of a surround sound space. Too tight bass would not be a good idea on this grado. it sounds like speakers in a room than headphone compare to others.

 

[elvergun]

Exchanged my hd600 to AT-r70x with a friend , also took a dt1990 from his studio. Very impressive of the DT1990, but I will not want to own them. GH4 bright but no sibilant, and was impressive it's the sound stage, or would I say there is no stage, more of a surround sound space. Too tight bass would not be a good idea on this grado. it sounds like speakers in a room than headphone compare to others.

Around 20 years ago those headphones would have been TOTL/flagship models (well, the dt1990 and the GH4 did not exist back then, but you know what I mean)...and the cost of all them put together would not have added up to half the price of some of the flagships being released today.

The difference in price does not always equate to better performance, IMO. The best thing that happened to me is falling in love with the Grado sound. I don't need or want to explore just how much better these newer headphones are compared to, say, my RS2e...and I can save my money for a rainy day (or a good amp...or a new dac...or a new watch...who am I kidding, there will be no money there for that rainy day).