I'm listening to mine on an Asgard 2, and really dig the sound. Punchy, well-extended bass. Controlled all over. Good stuff!

  Mine (SN# 00008) are pretty darn black. My pictures are pretty close to what mine look like IRL. Not sure how the stock they used varied by SN#.

  I think it's actually the anchor of one of their bookshelves, haha.

    My headphones are more than happy on my DIY Ikea stands. Keeps them off the table, and I don't think they look too bad.

I have the RS1i, and now also the TH-X00 Ebony. The RS1i is definitely more sparkly up high, which I prefer. The bass and sub-bass of the Fostex is wonderful, something I've not heard in a Grado (and I own 3 of them... none of which is a GS-1000 or PS-1000). I am planning on keeping both, since...

Sorry I missed the afternoon crowd, but am glad I was able to make it this time! Big thanks to Chris and Dan for organizing and hosting - the space was beautiful.   Here are some of the pics I took:                

Heading up there shortly. See everyone soon-ish.

  T1..... if only I could afford a pair to call my own.

I'll be there!   Won't need table space, but will bring along my Grados in case anyone wants to listen to them.   SR225i PS500 RS1i

Definitely interested. Love hangin' with y'all and your neat stuff!

  I have heard, but cannot confirm, that putting g-cush pads on widens the sound stage, with few compromises to sound on the PS500.

At home, I listen to the RS1 a lot more, but I travel a good bit, so when I'm on the road, I bring the PS500. I enjoy them both immensely, but in general prefer the RS1.

  Exactly why I keep the dynamic duo of RS1i and PS500! Both sides of the best coin. :)

      For classical stuff (mostly operatic for me), I also reach for my PS500. Sound stage isn't really wide, but I think the sound signature is pretty good for it. Warm and bassy enough to get timpanis and other big drums right, but at the same time bright enough for the high strings...