INTRODUCTION: With the resurging interest in the Grado RS2 and the fact that it is one of the few Grado's that I have yet to audition, I decided to get a pair and try it out in my system. I’ve been exhaustively comparing my new Grado RS2 with both my SR225 and Alessandro MS-Pro and would like...

I recently owned both the Alessandro MS-1 and the Grado SR225 and did an extensive A/B comparison between the two and thought I would share my observations. I've read numerous comparisons between these two cans but what type pads were used (comfy or bowls on MS-1? flat or bowls on SR225?) was...

The metal LDM+ is certainly tiny and looks more solid when compared to the larger plastic TAH. However, the LDM+ 1/8" jacks seem be lower quality since it feels "rough" when inserting and pulling out plugs. The volume pot also makes static sound when turning unlike the TAH. I compared both...

Most of you who own a plastic-cupped Grado (and MS-1) may feel that the vinyl headband looks and feels cheap. I sure do. It also has no padding, making it uncomfortable to wear after some time. I know that you can use a Beyer headband, but that looks tacky, IMO. Since Grado refuses to separately...

Most of you who own a plastic-cupped Grado (and MS-1) may feel that the vinyl headband looks cheap, feels cheap, and is flimsy. I sure do! It also has no internal padding, making it uncomfortable to wear after a short time from the metal band pressing against my skull. I know that you can use a...

I recently acquired a SR-60 as well as a MS-1 and noticed that the back of the drivers (transducers) of both cans are silver colored with "GRADO 32" printed on it. There is also a small red dot painted near the edge. I'm curious as to whether the drivers of other newly built Grado/Alessandro...

I just got my Koss KSC75 in the mail today. I'm very impressed! The hype is real. IMO, very Grado-like sound...slightly forward midrange, bright clear treble, tight articulate bass. I think I'm going to leave it unmodded since the sound is just right for me. I'm using it in my office system...

INTRODUCTION I’ve owned the HeadAmp GS-1 headphone amp with the “standard” Alps Blue Velvet volume control (pot) for well over a year now. I am extremely satisfied with it powering my MS-Pros, as well as my K701s. In fact, I would say that the sound of my system is nearly faultless, to my ears...

INTRODUCTION I’ve been comparing the Grado RS-1 (#26xx) and the Alessandro MS-Pro (no SN) for several weeks now and would like to describe, as best as I can, some of my observations. I initially bought the MS-Pro and really liked it. However, I was very curious to hear the infamous RS-1 in my...

I recently received a brand new Grado RS-1 (SN: 2730) and am disappointed at the subpar workmanship of this particular sample. Here are a couple of pics… The finish on the wooden cups have a dull look and somewhat rough feel which is not (can't be) conveyed in the pic. The “craftsman”...

I have come up with an elegant way to minimize the chaffing of the cords by the edges of the square notches present in the earcup holders of newer Grado RS-1/MS-Pro headphones (PS-1 also?). This issue was brought up in this past thread... http://www6.head-fi.org/forums/showt...ght=rs-1+notch...

See UPDATE below... I did these mods to my SR-60s and I thought people maybe interested in seeing the results and learning how they could do it for themselves if they so desired. These mods can also be done to the SR-80, SR-125, as well as the Alessandro MS-1 since they all use the same plastic...

I did what I thought was careful A/B/A testing between the GS-1 (4 days burn in) and a 3-month old Gilmore Lite (GL) with standard (Elpac) power supply. Headphones were 4 month old Senn 650/Zu. I used the loop out of the GS-1 to feed the GL, using the same brand/model IC (Kimber PBJ). I level...