grado-professional-series-ps500-headphones
  1. Klypso

    What do you think about Grado PS500 ? (Only if you have it .. please)

    Hi !   First of all, i'm french, so apologize my faults please ! :)   So, i'm now with a Grado PS500, i love all its qualities BUT, sometimes it's sibilant and i think it is too cold .. There is no infra bass and i prefer bass a little bit heavy or less speed (i don't have the right word...
  2. Klypso

    COMFORTABLE PADS for GRADO (PS500)

    Hi everyone !   So, i'm going to explain my "pain" with these little wonderfull things ...   First of all, i've got some "Tinnitus" (thats what the traductor told me for acouphènes), you know this painfull song who is all the time in your head .. And obviously won't leaving (like the...
  3. Minimauled

    Recommend: Tube integrated amp w/ headphone jack and phono board! Sub $1k used

    Just looking for options to research.  I'd like a tube (although will consider SS) integrated amp with a headphone jack (for Grado 500 or Senn 650s) and a phono section so that I can discretely listen to my jazz LPs.  Prefer not to spend more than $1,000 on a used piece of gear.   Suggestions?
  4. SodaMeiser

    building a home and mobile rig for less than $1,000

    Greetings head-fiers, A little background. Hifi is a fickle thing, it seems no matter how much money you spend, something is always wrong with your rig.  Your favourite manufacturer comes out with a new model, maybe my DAC isn't good enough, is all my music 320? I've danced around the game...
  5. seraphkz

    Amp/Dac for Grado PS500

    Hi Guys,   I've been researching on Head-Fi for the past couple of weeks. I'm looking to invest in a $500ish portable amp/dac combo for my Grado PS500s.    Music I enjoy listening to: Jazz     I have my choices down to   1) Alo Pan Am (I heard the amp is amazing, but the DAC...
  6. eltocliousus

    Amplifier for PS500, focus on mids.

    I'm very new to Grado but very much enjoying the sound, especially those mids! I'm looking for an amplifier to pair with the Grado PS500s, at the minute I only have a FiiO E10. My priorities are seperation, soundstage (to some extent) and vocals/mids, my price range is variable, but I want to...
  7. Mgear

    Grado Ps500 vs more popular headphones?

    Wondering how the PS500s stack up against other, more popular buys in the $500-700 region, HE-500s, Beyer T90, Sennheiser HD650/HD700, Denon D5000. And to some extent slightly higher priced headphones like the T1 and HD800 (T1 you can get for almost $700 used).   Just curious as I'm thinking...
  8. olsenn

    Grado SR325is NOT as good as Sennheiser 280 Pro

    Okay, so I am very let down at the moment. About two weeks ago I purchased a new pair of Grado SR325is headphones (with the brushed silver finish) and after letting them burn-in overnight everyday for two weeks, I still think they sound not half as good as my sub $100 Sennheiser 280 Pro's that I...
  9. Biscuitz

    Grado RS2i vs Wood Magnum V4?

    Has anyone been able to compare a wood-housed magnum V4 to a stock Grado RS2i? What kind of sonic similarities and differences do they share? Which is "better" in your estimation?
  10. Folex

    Ultrasone 15g, different pads ?

    I just ordered a pair of Ultrasone 15g and I doubt I'm going to like the pads on them. I owned the Sennheiser 407's and they have the same types of pads that muffle. I'm curious if there is a leather or fake leather pad that would fit on these and have atleast a 40mm opening. I say 40mm because...
  11. autumnholy

    choosing an open can

    hi, im currently using Beyerdynamic T70. Source is Sony entry level sacd player into Govibe peak hp amp. I'm considering an open can. I love Bon Jovi's song. I love drums. i listden to some vocals and acoustics. But my main objective is comfort as I want to listen to hours using the hp.  ...
  12. nehcrow

    Anyone found their headphone nirvana yet?

    Just curious... or are you guys only going to satisfied until you've gotten the Stax SR009? ...Because I've pretty much reached my pinnacle, the Alessandro MS-Pro's. They are definitely end-game for me! Heaps of clarity and detail yet doesn't render My Bloody Valentine's 'Loveless'...
  13. bgtrance

    Grado PS-500 + WooAudio WA6

    I am looking to pick up this combination in the following weeks.  Would you guys say this is a good combo or perhaps there is something better for the PS-500s?  Thanks for the input!
  14. scott5526

    Grado Customer Service

    Several months ago one of my gimbles on my Grado 225is broke and I emailed Grado's customer service asking how to purchase a new one being that I was out of warranty.  When they responded they simply asked my address and told me they would send me a new one free of charge.  Several days ago the...
  15. viralcow

    Best upgrade for me? Coming from K701 and D5000

    Hey Head-fi, just want a quick input on my next upgrade. I'm currently using two main headphones - the Denon D5000 and AKG K701, hooked up to an O2 amp. I don't have enough cash for high-end stuff, but I'm looking at headphones around the $400-700 range.   TBH, this will be my first purchase...
  16. bufo333

    Help Headphones ideas to compliment my new turntable!

    I have had a pair of Grado sr-225's for about 7 years now. I recently purchased a music hall mmf2.2 turntable and I am waiting to receive it. I really want to get a set of headphones that take advantage of this much improved source. However I am completely unable to make a decision with all of...
  17. ruthieandjohn

    Comparing Grado PS-500, HiFiMan HE-500, and Sennheiser HD-598 - quasi-objective tests.

    I have been seeking open headphones that have the qualities of transparency, openness, and immersiveness that my Sennheiser HD 598s do, but even more so.  I also wanted them to shine on an iPod Touch 5G with no amp. I devised a set of 10 comparative tests (4 that are of an overall quality nature...
  18. Biscuitz

    Total newb in need of help: Icon HD + Schiit Asgard + SR325is? Or NFB 15.1?

    I'm using Grado SR325is. I own the NuForce Icon HD, but from some of my recent research it seems the HD's ~250 mW output at 32 Ohms might not exactly take full advantage of the SR325is. Would the HD / Schiit Asgard be a competent combo for SR325is? Or should I ditch the HD and Asgard idea...
  19. Austin Morrow

    Grado PS1000: The Legendary Flagship (Review)

      (Just a quick note, high end audio is highly subjective, and this review goes over strictly my honest thoughts on the PS1000, can people may disagree about what they hear with their ears)   The Grado PS1000 is considered one of the best headphones available in the headphone world and has...
  20. pichu

    Best Setup for < $700

    Ok, so right now I have some plain Ultrasone HFI 780's, with a Fiio e17 for my portable setup. I am looking for a setup at home. I will be using Foobar with FLAC Audio Files. I need a setup with a dac amp and headphones. I listen to electroci, DnB, trance, dubstep, you get the idea.
  21. David1961

    PS500 Ear Pads

    I've had the Grado PS500's for about three weeks now and I'm very happy with the SQ they produce driven by my Pico Slim, I'll be using that amp until I receive the Headamp GS-X I've placed an order for. However, while the PS500's sound great, their ear pads start to feel uncomfortable after so...
  22. spark3

    New headphones for metal/rock currently own DT990

    Hi everyone I am looking for a new pair of headphones for mainly metal and some rock, I listen to mostly black/death metal.   I currently own a pair of DT990 600ohm and are using a Dacmagic and M-Stage amp. I really like these headphones for movies, games etc.. but when it comes to music...
  23. rotter2142

    Another Grado thread, please help me choose one!

    So I have been saving up for some time now and well I'm ready to get myself a pair of headphones. I'm pretty sure I want a Grado. My budget is $500. I can't spend more as of now. My plan was to get a SR325i and a Nuforce uDAC to pair it up. Currently my setup is Macbook Pro>Hifiman...
  24. whirlwind

    Question For All "GradoHolics"

    I have a couple of questions for the Grado Junkies.   Is there anyway that anybody has listened to every one of them , or at least like 5 different ones...post some comments here about what you liked and what seemed to be the best bang for the buck and so forth...interested in as much info...
  25. 7un4

    Grado Sr325is vs RS2i vs PS500

    Hi everyone, I am looking to upgrade from my Grado Sr80i to either an Sr325is, RS2i, or if it's really worth saving another $100 for, a PS500. I obviously love the "Grado sound", but what are the major differences. Any info helps.:)
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