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Grado RS series Owner club!
Have not checked in on this website for ages but saw this thread and thought i'd add mine to the collection. Can't see a serial number anywhere though.- nick1973
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- Forum: Headphones (full-size)
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Grado RA1 Battery Version
I've been considering buying an RA1 amp to pair up with my beloved RS1 headphones. I'm watching one on ebay which ends on Sunday 8th but I noticed it's the battery powered version. Am I better to wait for the AC powered amp to come up, is there no difference between the two, or should I be...- nick1973
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- Forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)
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Help me decide between Rs-1i or HD650!
I went the same route trading up to RS1's from 225's. If you love the Grado sound the RS1 does everything the 225 does, but just that bit better. Sounds best to me with tape modded bowls - listening to Rammstein right now - just awesome. RS1's do acoustic/electric guitar beautifully.- nick1973
- Post #13
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Grado GS1000i vs Sennheiser HD800
Quote: Originally Posted by SleepyOne nick1973 - What amp did they used in the review? For non-UK readers, the reason for the comparison is because in UK GS1000i cost about £900 and HD800 is £1000. Doesn't say anything about amp or source, just that every product is tested by...- nick1973
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Grado GS1000i vs Sennheiser HD800
Just spotted in this month's What Hifi magazine ( UK ) a head to head battle of these two high end headphones. Thought I would post to let you know the outcome and throw in some comments from the magazine for those who haven't seen it. The Grado came out on top with 5 stars ( out of 5 ) and the...- nick1973
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High-end cans w/o amp vs. average cans?
Quote: Originally Posted by estreeter I'm not going to buy into the technical side of this argument, but I challenge any Head-Fier to try the following: 1. Plug a pair of K601 straight into a DAP - Cowon, iPod, whatever - or a computer or an unamped CD player and listen for 10...- nick1973
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My RS-1 vs. RS-2 experience
Analogbox - I took the route sr60-sr225-RS1. The RS1 is indeed a natural progression from the 225 although not such a massive improvement as 225's are to the 60's. What I like about the RS1 is the improved build quality, the beauty of the wood, and the non-stop smile these things put on my face...- nick1973
- Post #26
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Classifying versions of the RS1: Your Guide (Work in Progress)
Quote: Originally Posted by Mercuttio RS1 Classic A, due to the circular cutouts and the lack of a serial number. Great, thanks for that- love this site, keep up the good work- nick1973
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Classifying versions of the RS1: Your Guide (Work in Progress)
I've posted some photo's for you Mercuttio to help decide my version. As you can hopefully see - Black headband, square rods with plastic ends, circular cutout, text going 3/4 way round the cups, silver L/R, white drivers/mesh, no serial number. BTW Rhinosaur, I was watching the same pair on...- nick1973
- Post #23
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Classifying versions of the RS1: Your Guide (Work in Progress)
Ok - so now I'm confused. No box unfortunately - my Ebay purchase came posted in a Grado hard headphone case. The drivers don't appear to be pink but I'll get some decent photos on here tomorrow when I get some daylight.- nick1973
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Classifying versions of the RS1: Your Guide (Work in Progress)
Great work Mercuttio, I've been waiting for a post like this. Mine have no serial number, black headband, silver L and R, and the bowl pads were like glued on when I removed them to replace. I had to clean the wood up a bit after removing the pads as it left traces behind. I'm guessing I have a...- nick1973
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RS-1 Appreciation Thread starts here!!!!
No- can't find a serial number on mine. No big deal - as long as I've got my RS-1's I'm gonna be happy.- nick1973
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RS-1 Appreciation Thread starts here!!!!
Just wanted to add my comments to this thread. Only had my 225's since last December when the upgrade bug caught me. Got a good deal on some RS-1's on Ebay and they arrived today. All I can say is Wow- straight away I'm getting a fuller, deeper, more revealing sound than the 225's and the...- nick1973
- Post #517
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Will I be disappointed with the SR225 for electronic, trance, hip-hop, etc?
The new Prodigy album sounds incredible through my 225's - I have done the taped bowl mod to increase the bass. Track 2 'Omen' is a great track to compare headphones to - the difference between the sr60 and the 225 is big.- nick1973
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Sr225's for £150 at play.com (UK)
I see they are only £10 more than the 125's as well- nick1973
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