I purchased the smsl sap11 straight from china for $24,U.S over five years ago.I listen to it almost daily and drive it hard.To date nothing has failed on this little gem.

Wow,are you for real?This is first time i have heard anyone describe any grado headphone as having subdued midrange.You must be joking.And nine out of ten alleged serious audiophiles preferred  hd800 over ps1000?Was it due to the ps1000 subdued midrange?I Who,s the single minded person?.I...

Oh my friend,please listen to your mate and get the grado.It is much more exciting ,fun,and engaging than the sen.800,plus the hd800 has serious treble cringe,unbearable.Sometimes i wonder about some of the threads on headfi.The gradops 1000 does not really require amp to sound good,mine sound...

 rWell in case anyone is interested,i have recieved nice shiny,brand new ps1000 and in gentle,process of breaking in.at first listen out of the box i found them pleasant,although highs are definitly more extended than rs1.I actually think rs1 high are better( i would actually use my old bsr...

I virtually like all types music,rock,classical,and all between,which makes it more challenging.There is one post here states he is audition grado ps 1000,and hifiman he-500 soon,as i am currently leaning towards he-500, cant wait to hear that.As far as my equip.,only have ra1 amp,and NAD phone...

I need opinions from diehard grado fans.I currently have rs1,completly happy with them,but looking to possibly upgrade,My choices are lcd3,or hifiman he500,he6,or grado ps1000.I definitly still do love all there is to love about grado cans,the detail,bass slam,the sweet openess,and air,and of...

I am in the market for new higherend phones,went down to new york at gizmodo sunday night 12-11,had hoped i might get to hear the almighty audeze lcd-3,no one knew anything about it,was told not to many people interested in 2 thousand dolar phones(but i was,and it was truly a bitch getting...