even with the shipping and insurance,it was just at the top of what i wanted to pay and if they are in the shape as described, original box, cable extension, adapter(don't really need, and i have one)
i think i will have gotten a fair deal
Grado RS1i Impressions thread
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even with the shipping and insurance,it was just at the top of what i wanted to pay and if they are in the shape as described, original box, cable extension, adapter(don't really need, and i have one)
i think i will have gotten a fair deal
wje
Unmodified = Not worth listening to.
The 15' Grado extension cable and the 1/4" to 3.5mm adapter are standards that come along with the RS1i. I think for anyone reselling the RS1i, they would hopefully have the box and the accompanying cables.
Edit: I should also state that I don't hold onto every box. But, I would hold onto boxes for unique items such as a $400+ pair of headphones.
true enough, i did see one (and it might have been a non"i" 1) that didn't have an original box,
i'm a box keeper for most stuff of "value" to me, the ps500, ms2, lry, bifrost all have their boxes
I can't get rid of any of my boxes that anything cool comes in, I'm running out of closet space because of them.
BTW listening to Karen Carpenters voice with the RS1i's right now...sweet!
BTW listening to Karen Carpenters voice with the RS1i's right now...sweet!
whirlwind
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Take it from someone who is always looking for a good deal and always has buyers remorse when he buys something and it disappoints him, or feels he did not get a good bang for the buck.
The RS1i is one of my best purchase's of anything that I have ever bought for $500
i've filled my closet space,which isn't much due to my sharing the walkin with the wife but, we just organized our "barn"(utility shed)
and its half empty !
Take it from someone who is always looking for a good deal and always has buyers remorse when he buys something and it disappoints him, or feels he did not get a good bang for the buck.
The RS1i is one of my best purchase's of anything that I have ever bought for $500
i don't believe i'll have too much buyers remorse ! lol
if for some odd reason i don't want to keep the rs1i, as long as its in the shape described, i could sell it pretty easy i would think, and maybe
only be out the shipping, AND i would have answered the "what about the" question !
Yes last Thursday, haven't had much listening time with them, maybe 10hrs. My first impressions are they sound like my 80's on a larger scale, they have a deeper but just as tight of a bass, smoother but still forward mid-range, with a bit of a wider sound stage and much more depth in the music which was immediatly noticeable as soon as I put them on, and also the subtle details in music I've listened to 1000 times that I've never heard, I am now hearing with the RS1i's.The higher frequencies at this point (being new) at times with some recordings can have a bite, but I don't mind this at moderate listening levels. All in all they sound very nice so far, and I'm sure they will get better with more listening time, as all my Grados did to me. So to me hearing these slight differences is something I enjoy, so that being said my price difference concern went right out the window. I don't mind because I can hear the difference and that was my concern. They are pricey, but theres nothing one can do if it is worth it to them, and this seems to be in my case.
Yes, I only live 30 minutes
Yes, I only live 30 minutes from B&H Photo in N.Y.C so I picked them up Thursday afternoon. I'm enjoying them so far with the little amount of time I have spent with them. I gave a brief first impression replying to whirlwind's post above.
very nice, looking forward to mine arriving !
i've driven a lot further than 30 minutes before to get a piece of gear , i've driven further just to listen !
So have you already listened to the RS1i?
And yes I'm lucky to have Grado dealers all around my area, and all within 30 a miniute drive-NY,N.Y., Brooklyn N.Y. and Woodbridge N.J.
If you have never heard them, I'm sure your going to like them, being that you are a Grado fan. I'm still waiting for the opportunity to totally relax and really enjoy them, just haven't really had the time.
No, haven't heard the rs1i yet, the closest grado dealer to me is in Nashville,About 2hrs away and its a chain store, the highest they stock is the 325
wje
Unmodified = Not worth listening to.
Not only that. Since you have great access to Brooklyn, you can hand deliver your Grados to their location if you need any work done on them. They'll probably just send you down the street for about an hour to have a cup o' Joe and when you return, the work would be all done.
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