* 12/28 - update. :
After extended listening i can say that as burn-in has been occurring, the headphones, tonally, have improved. The soundstage has also widened a bit, and their initially overall too crisp sound has lost some edge and seems to be settling down.
Upper midrange bump is still in place, but not annoyingly so.
They offer better sound then their cost should allow.
On Ear clamping pressure is never invisible.
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Over the years, ive owned 4 sets of Grado's.
Never been a fan.
I have always found them to be similar in Treble and upper Treble, to BeyerDynamics or Hifiman
That is to say, somewhat sizzly,
I decided to try these because of my recent success with the Beyer Amiron "wireless".
This is the first Beyer that ive even been able to stand, and in this case, i like it a lot.
Its sort of an Anti-Beyer sound, as they rounded the tone, made it lush, controlled the Treble sizzle, and thus created a really good sound.
So, i was hoping the wireless version of the Grado 325, (Is what i think it is) might offer something different then the usual grating Grado Treble and upper mids.
Build quality of the gear, is generic and does not feel expensive.
Box is small, plain, unimpressive.
INcluded are the Wire and the Charging Wire.
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Music used :
Sarah Jarosz
Sarah McLaughlin
Kandace Springs
Omnia
Simon Phillips
Kacey Musgraves
Lari Basilio
Aldous Harding
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Equipment used :
Centrance Dacport Pro
Marantz HD-CD1
Monolith THX 788
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First, i only use the wire. I didn't even charge the battery. So, this little review can't offer you any commentary regarding how Grado's sound using Blu-T.
I dont listen to BTooth, i dont use or swap inner pads, and i dont listen to MP3s.
So. What about that Treble? As this is the only thing that matters with a Grado, as they all seem to be designed to offer enhanced brightness as their sole reason to exist on the planet.
Some people love this, as proven by the fact that Grado continues to exist as a headphone manufacturing business.
Well....what about that treble?
You'll recognize it as Grado Treble the instant any song is played thru them, no matter the genre, if you are familiar with Grado Headphones.
The Grado Trademark : Too Much Bright.
For me, regarding these, its only a little bit too much, but, as compared to all the other Grado's, ive ever heard, it is less of a concern.
Will burn in mellow them? If so, that would make these a truly unique Grado sound.
I hope so.
Do you remember the super heavy Original Hifiman HE400s? Remember that sound? Quite open, quite bright, yet, unique?
You'll find much of that inside these Grado's, tho not quite as much Treble response.
Some folks believe that Fang's best sound is that very Hifiman headphone, and i always thought it was good, but, kinda bright. Very heavy tho.
Now, what about the rest of the frequencies found inside this newest Grado design?
Well, this is why most reviews found online, are liking this Grado wireless headphone.
Grado has put some time in dialing in a bass that is snappy and not too small. Its actually a great Grado Bass sound, as compared to what is usually a (no bass) sound found as the Grado Bass. This one has Very decent extension, its quite resolute, and well balanced.
Mids are slightly in your face, do to the close proximity of the speakers themselves, which sit right on your ears.
It could very well be that had Grado created this as an over ears set, He would have created a masterstroke.
Its perhaps a setback sonically, to ever have the Grado sound pressing against your ears, as all Grado Headphones, these included, are microscopes. Mid here are dynamic, detailed, and suffer just a little bit, typical of Grado, as there is just a bit of over-emphesis of the upper mids as they join the lower Treble.
Fang would love these Grados, as they have a bit of the Hifiman sound regarding their upper frequencies.
Fang likes Bright.
Grado likes Bright.
These Grado's are less bright then i expected.
Soundstage is impressive for a Grado. There actually is one. Its not miles wide, but its available, and of course detail retrieval, dynamics, instrument separation, are all very good, typical of a typical Grado.
You'll hear new stuff in your music with these... typical of Grado.
The End Wrap...:
What we have here is a good sounding Grado Headphone, that has been designed with a slightly dialed back overall "presence" ..vs.. the typical Grado "house" sound. There is less of that here.
They have also dialed in some Bass response and kept the mids under control, tho they are quite dynamic.
Overall this is a nicer kinder Grado sound, slightly bright and quite analytical.
This might be the Grado you can enjoy if your previous history with Grado was not fruitful because you found them too bright and harsh.
My ratings reflect MY enjoyment of the frequencies. :
Treble : 7
Midrange : 8
Bass : 8
Soundstage : 8
Comfort : 7
Build Quality : 7
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After extended listening i can say that as burn-in has been occurring, the headphones, tonally, have improved. The soundstage has also widened a bit, and their initially overall too crisp sound has lost some edge and seems to be settling down.
Upper midrange bump is still in place, but not annoyingly so.
They offer better sound then their cost should allow.
On Ear clamping pressure is never invisible.
---------------------------------------------------------------
Over the years, ive owned 4 sets of Grado's.
Never been a fan.
I have always found them to be similar in Treble and upper Treble, to BeyerDynamics or Hifiman
That is to say, somewhat sizzly,
I decided to try these because of my recent success with the Beyer Amiron "wireless".
This is the first Beyer that ive even been able to stand, and in this case, i like it a lot.
Its sort of an Anti-Beyer sound, as they rounded the tone, made it lush, controlled the Treble sizzle, and thus created a really good sound.
So, i was hoping the wireless version of the Grado 325, (Is what i think it is) might offer something different then the usual grating Grado Treble and upper mids.
Build quality of the gear, is generic and does not feel expensive.
Box is small, plain, unimpressive.
INcluded are the Wire and the Charging Wire.
-------------------------------
Music used :
Sarah Jarosz
Sarah McLaughlin
Kandace Springs
Omnia
Simon Phillips
Kacey Musgraves
Lari Basilio
Aldous Harding
----------------------------------
Equipment used :
Centrance Dacport Pro
Marantz HD-CD1
Monolith THX 788
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-
First, i only use the wire. I didn't even charge the battery. So, this little review can't offer you any commentary regarding how Grado's sound using Blu-T.
I dont listen to BTooth, i dont use or swap inner pads, and i dont listen to MP3s.
So. What about that Treble? As this is the only thing that matters with a Grado, as they all seem to be designed to offer enhanced brightness as their sole reason to exist on the planet.
Some people love this, as proven by the fact that Grado continues to exist as a headphone manufacturing business.
Well....what about that treble?
You'll recognize it as Grado Treble the instant any song is played thru them, no matter the genre, if you are familiar with Grado Headphones.
The Grado Trademark : Too Much Bright.
For me, regarding these, its only a little bit too much, but, as compared to all the other Grado's, ive ever heard, it is less of a concern.
Will burn in mellow them? If so, that would make these a truly unique Grado sound.
I hope so.
Do you remember the super heavy Original Hifiman HE400s? Remember that sound? Quite open, quite bright, yet, unique?
You'll find much of that inside these Grado's, tho not quite as much Treble response.
Some folks believe that Fang's best sound is that very Hifiman headphone, and i always thought it was good, but, kinda bright. Very heavy tho.
Now, what about the rest of the frequencies found inside this newest Grado design?
Well, this is why most reviews found online, are liking this Grado wireless headphone.
Grado has put some time in dialing in a bass that is snappy and not too small. Its actually a great Grado Bass sound, as compared to what is usually a (no bass) sound found as the Grado Bass. This one has Very decent extension, its quite resolute, and well balanced.
Mids are slightly in your face, do to the close proximity of the speakers themselves, which sit right on your ears.
It could very well be that had Grado created this as an over ears set, He would have created a masterstroke.
Its perhaps a setback sonically, to ever have the Grado sound pressing against your ears, as all Grado Headphones, these included, are microscopes. Mid here are dynamic, detailed, and suffer just a little bit, typical of Grado, as there is just a bit of over-emphesis of the upper mids as they join the lower Treble.
Fang would love these Grados, as they have a bit of the Hifiman sound regarding their upper frequencies.
Fang likes Bright.
Grado likes Bright.
These Grado's are less bright then i expected.
Soundstage is impressive for a Grado. There actually is one. Its not miles wide, but its available, and of course detail retrieval, dynamics, instrument separation, are all very good, typical of a typical Grado.
You'll hear new stuff in your music with these... typical of Grado.
The End Wrap...:
What we have here is a good sounding Grado Headphone, that has been designed with a slightly dialed back overall "presence" ..vs.. the typical Grado "house" sound. There is less of that here.
They have also dialed in some Bass response and kept the mids under control, tho they are quite dynamic.
Overall this is a nicer kinder Grado sound, slightly bright and quite analytical.
This might be the Grado you can enjoy if your previous history with Grado was not fruitful because you found them too bright and harsh.
My ratings reflect MY enjoyment of the frequencies. :
Treble : 7
Midrange : 8
Bass : 8
Soundstage : 8
Comfort : 7
Build Quality : 7
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