Sold: Grado RS1 vintage with buttons

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I bought the headphones used and they came with small bowl pads and no box. Original(?) pads are falling apart but I'll include those also. Currently headphones are fitted with large bowl pads that to my knowledge are authentic Grado pads. Atleast to me those look like none of the aftermarket foam pads and I propably have tried them all. Pads consist on two distinctly different type of foam.

Rods are square, stopper is plastic, gimbal is metal and has a circular cut out for the cable. I think there is slight pink hue on the drivers but since it's very faint I think its just reflection of a voice coil. So likely not pink drivers. Fabric cover is (was) white.

As for sound: They sound like Grado. Nothing wrong with the sound. No rattles or other problems. I have measured the headphones with miniDSP EARS and channel balance is ok and nothing in the measurements indicate any sort of issues with either of the drivers.

Condition is as in pictures. Pretty good for something this old. 6,3mm to 3,5mm adapter is included.

Worldwide shipping 50€ and 25€ in EU. For USA buyers notice that USD and EURO are worth the same now so it's a good time to buy from europe.
Listed by: Roderick (35)
Listed: 2022-07-21
Last edited: 2022-08-11
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Roderick

Roderick

Headphoneus Supremus
I'm not looking for anything in particular. Preferably something "non-vintage". I write reviews and even though I find older stuff interesting, most people like reading about headphones they can still buy new.

As for AMP/DAC' nothing particular on my mind. Only thing I really want right now is a tube headphone amp that is also a pre-amp. For a right piece I would gladly add some money to the deal. But I'm always curious to try new stuff so it does not HAVE to be a tube pre-amp. I'm open for all offers.
 
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quentinspriggs

quentinspriggs

100+ Head-Fier
Roderick said:
I'm not looking for anything in particular. Preferably something "non-vintage". I write reviews and even though I find older stuff interesting, most people like reading about headphones they can still buy new.

As for AMP/DAC' nothing particular on my mind. Only thing I really want right now is a tube headphone amp that is also a pre-amp. For a right piece I would gladly add some money to the deal. But I'm always curious to try new stuff so it does not HAVE to be a tube pre-amp. I'm open for all offers.
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Ok, can’t really help on the amp side, but the ones I have going for sale soon are LCD-2C and RS1x.
 
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PhenixS1970

500+ Head-Fier
I have these myself and will keep them forever. This pair is in excellent condition considering their age. A Grado lover must grab these now. Took me 1 year to secure a pair. GLWS.
 
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ESL-1

ESL-1

Headphoneus Supremus
I have mine since they were new current product. I am currently am trimming down my collection. One listen confirmed for me that these will remain keepers. Not being sentimental just still loving their distinctive sound quality.
BTW, don’t forget to try Grado flats as that was how they were designed.

GLWS
 
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