Recent content by Rubrmn
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Grado e Series
I had the chance to listen to the PS500 in Madison a few months ago and was impressed. I thought surely the higher up in the line I go the better they must be. I scheduled a meeting at another (closer) store to listen to most of the new e-series line, up to the GS-1000e. Nothing wowed me. The...- Rubrmn
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- Forum: Headphones (full-size)
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Grado e Series
I am making an assumption based upon the forum posts and multiple reviews I have read.- Rubrmn
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- Forum: Headphones (full-size)
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Grado e Series
I have not listened to the PS1K, only the GS1K and it was though a CD player that only had some lame solo vocal performance loaded. I am going back this weekend with the adapter I need to listen right out of my own portable equipment. IF I have to spend $1700 I would more likely buy the...- Rubrmn
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- Forum: Headphones (full-size)
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Grado e Series
It's really hard to describe. I guess I liked the PS-500i I listened too ( I liked the price too! ). I heard things in the music that I have never heard before - that's one of my goals. The other goal is to pick up the lower octave that I have missed in my home 2-channel system. I was hoping...- Rubrmn
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- Forum: Headphones (full-size)
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Grado e Series
Someone with more experience than I said something the other day that may explain my headphone confusion. I would like some confirmation, please respond if you can substantiate or refute my realization. I had the opportunity to listen to most of the Grado "e" line a week ago. The GS1K was...- Rubrmn
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- Forum: Headphones (full-size)
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Grado e Series
How do the Grados sound on the Schiit stuff? I am strongly considering GS1K's and there is great value in the Schiit brand.- Rubrmn
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Grado e Series
I finally found a store within driving distance that has the whole Grado line-up in stock. I plan a listening session this weekend - then I can make a decision for myself. Thank you guys so much for your help. I wish we could all get together and discuss this over a beer!- Rubrmn
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K701 thread
Quote: Originally Posted by MomijiTMO Finally saw a k702 in person today. I wish I got them instead of the k701 . MomijiTMO, Please expound on that comment. Explain the sonic comparison. Thanks, Rubrmn- Rubrmn
- Post #521
- Forum: Headphones (full-size)
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Pictures of Your Portable Rig [Part XIII]
GTRacer, How much did the cable upgrade on your Sennheisers improve the sound quality? How would you describe the sonic signature?- Rubrmn
- Post #4,073
- Forum: Portable Source Gear
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The JH16 Pro: JH Audio Announces The JH Audio JH16 Pro Custom In-Ear Monitor
Everyone talks about the frequncy response. How do the JH-13 image compare to a dianamic headphone? Soundstage, Depth, Specificity??- Rubrmn
- Post #68
- Forum: Portable Headphones, Earphones and In-Ear Monitors
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JH-13 pro:Just Feeling it. Epilogue...
LeeMark, Can you describe the difference in SQ between the stock cords and your upgrade? Are JH-13's even listenable through a stock iPod Lossless files? I currently have Westone UM-2's (shopping for amp / considering new IEM's instead). Thanks.- Rubrmn
- Post #15
- Forum: Portable Source Gear
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JH-13 pro:Just Feeling it. Epilogue...
What sound improvement do you get by upgrading the cables on a pair of JH 13's? TWag, Cryoparts? How would you compare the two?- Rubrmn
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- Forum: Portable Source Gear
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GR9 iPod Transport???
Will an there be a benefit to using an iMod as a source in a kit that includes the GR9 Transport? Or, does the new transport make it un-necessary?- Rubrmn
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- Forum: ALO Audio Premier Sponsor Forum