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  1. sonicx2218

    Grado Fan Club!

    Thanks for the initial take! Curious to hear if you've tried either the RS1/2e or the RS2x? I like my RS2x, but they are definitely more reserved than the RS2e and while I'm glad they gain more detail/soundstage in the trade off, I was kind of hoping the RS1x would be just a bit more lively vs...
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    Grado Fan Club!

    I should take time aside to fix mine, but I'm just paranoid about messing them up lol. Mine arrived super tangled out of the box.
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    Grado Fan Club!

    Yea, I love mine, but untangling them is a nightmare. Fingers crossed the next line has them.
  4. sonicx2218

    Grado Fan Club!

    Looks nice! I def prefer their look to my RS2x. I was wondering if you had any initial takes on the headphones? I'm thinking of grabbing the RS1x to compare with the RS2x but haven't heard enough people talk about them yet.
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    Grado Fan Club!

    I believe you, but it's weird that they messed up on the site listing and say it's an SR80x model
  6. sonicx2218

    Grado Fan Club!

    Soundstage is definitely wider on the X models, can confirm.
  7. sonicx2218

    Grado Fan Club!

    I'm curious about this too. I couldn't tell what model was reskinned. They look really cool, though.
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    Grado Fan Club!

    Unfortunately not, sorry! I tried the majority of the i/e series releases, and now the RS2x. I didn't try out the hemps just bc I had no clue if it was just a gimmick or not at the time, but have heard good things about them retroactively. Wish I could be more help!
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    Grado Fan Club!

    Got my RS2x a few days ago! RS2x is definitely pretty different from the e series, while also retaining its key characteristics. (RS2e is currently my favorite headphone I own) It's a big enough change that I think I may try out the RS1x to see if I'll like them better than I did the RS1e (I...
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    Do I need a preamp for my XLR dynamic microphone?

    UPDATE: Solved the problem! Ignore! Can't find where the delete thread button is. Got the AKG D5 mic the other day, and as an XLR noob, have only been met with problems. First it wasn't producing any sound at all - then I got a phantom power device even though it's a dynamic just to see. And...
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    My new amp's volume knob is working strangely?

    Ended up replacing it. New one comes this weekend. Everyone including schiit had never heard of this happening.
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    My new amp's volume knob is working strangely?

    I used the magni 2 with my dac and enjoyed it so I decided to upgrade the amp to the asgard 2. Weirdly, while the magni's volume knob changed the volume, the asgard's changes the orientation of sound from the left ear only to both ears as you turn the knob, with no volume change. Same dac used...
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    My Asgard 2 volume knob isn't changing volume

    Got a new schiit Asgard 2 amp after enjoying the cheaper magni 2 paired with my dac. I'm very confused as the magni's volume control alters the volume as expected, but the volume knob on the asgard 2 makes the sound either come out of the left headphone only on low, and out of both at max - no...
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    My Hifi HE500 might need a different ipod dac & amp

    Ahhh that makes sense. Thanks so much for the explanation! Excited to hear these phones properly powered tuesday.
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    My Hifi HE500 might need a different ipod dac & amp

    Just for my own knowledge, what makes the variable out for l/r so bad when paired with an amp? Does it lose quality?
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    My Hifi HE500 might need a different ipod dac & amp

    I grabbed the Modi2 to go with it for now. Just spent a bunch of audio equipment, so I didn't want to go too wild until I knew for sure they were underpowered. My current setup works fine for my other headphones. 
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    My Hifi HE500 might need a different ipod dac & amp

    The asgard for this time, but I think I'll upgrade if I like them.
  18. sonicx2218

    My Hifi HE500 might need a different ipod dac & amp

    The schiits will be here tuesday! Very excited to hear the difference. If I could ask one last question, what is the difference between the expensive and inexpensive models of their amps that affects the sound quality?
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    My Hifi HE500 might need a different ipod dac & amp

    Also, I have some grados and senns I love, but those are easy to drive. Would those somehow benefit too, or were they already powered adequately with the ido?
  20. sonicx2218

    My Hifi HE500 might need a different ipod dac & amp

    After realizing how much more I'll get out of it, I'm all game to add the higher end schiit into the mix. Unfortunately, the output is variable https://www.manualslib.com/manual/828675/Nuforce-Icon-Ido.html?page=6#manual Will this have an effect on sound quality?
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    Help! My fingers are raw from screwing in the terminal plugs on my Hifi He500

    I have both the stock and a high quality cable for my He500. Both of the terminal screw connections that go into the headphones are incredibly difficult for me. It takes me maybe 5-10 minutes just to screw them in and even then, they come undone while in use sometimes. My fingers feel too big to...
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    My Hifi HE500 might need a different ipod dac & amp

    So 2 recommendations for Schiit; that seems promising. Bear with me, as amps aren't my strong-suit: The output from the Ido would go to the Asgard, but after that, which would control the volume/how would volume control work? Would I turn the ido to max volume and control with the asgard, or is...
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    My Hifi HE500 might need a different ipod dac & amp

    So my favorite amp for my ipod is the Nuforce Icon Ido currently. I just got my hands on a pair of He500's and love them, but the max volume on the IDO is just loud enough for the 500's regular listening. I'm worried that this is a sign that they aren't being powered properly and I need a...
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