Probably. I'll get two pairs for both prices and see if they are really different (from each other and SR80). Practice is always no harm to the truth.

I have a pair of Turbulent as well, and a pair of Symphone v9, but I didn't get a chance to try yet.

But what's written on the website is the Pokemon edition Includes Grado Labs Prestige Series SR80x headphones with attached auxiliary cable Part of the Pokémon Audio Collection collaboration with Grado Labs It doesn't make sense for the official saying it's SR80x but it's actually something...

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Oh, thanks, man! I thought they were out of stock and never searched. But looking at specs I think it's a bit dumb to pay $500 for an SR80x in a different look...even the $300 one is expensive

Actually, I didn't have them! I'm very sad that I didn't get them at once when they came out!

The worst knock-off issue is not the Grado's, but Beyerdynamic and Sennheiser IEMs. The fakes have brand boxes and all accessories. Sometimes you can't tell if they are original no matter how hard you try with your eyes. Probably it's not the place to talk about it here. I'll start a new thread...

Yeah, the printing can be an issue. The PS1000e in gloss finish on their website is about 98% close to the originals and it can be very confusing. But I think all PS1000e's are different in drivers no matter what finish they are, and that can be distinguished just by looking. I talked with the...

All my Grado collections!

There are actually multiple details to help us to distinguish, but as you said, yes we did might end up with knock-offs if the seller wanna fool us even we are careful already sometimes. I can share some details to help you guys to find the differences (and it would be better to have at least...

It seems to be a hard work lol. Can't believe terminating 16 AWG wires to headphones. My highest is 18 AWG.

I tried the mod. And actually, I made myself a pair of these clones. The driver is definitely not genuine but still sounds good. There are different versions claimed to be Grado's genuine drivers, but they are all identical in sound, just some are warmer and muddy. I'd say, if you are really...

The point is, Abyss officials should not take the original post as "this guy made a fake", but he's actually the one helping us know there's a potential fake in the market. Also, people should be aware it's not only Abyss involved in this issue but also other brands. The difference is whether...

Let me get this straight. Luckily, I knew the guy in person mentioned in the "fake 1266" topic, thanks to my stay back in China during 2020-2022 caused by COVID. The guy who posted it here was trying to be nice and to warn people here to avoid, but he didn't clearly state everything, which hurt...

My three best DIY cables so far.