Please list your best 3 headphones/iems for the following categories...just to see what people have or other people want: (understandably the categories below can be broken down,but just looking for a quick reference guide)       Best 3 headphones for.....   Movies:   Music...

Got these today! Thought I might share some pictures for now as I listen to them more before writing a mini review. These have gold lettering and has black anodized aluminum cups; they are about 17 years old from the receipt. My first impression is that I finally understand why some people love...

I like both the sound signature of the HRT Music Streamer and NFB-3.   They are both very musical dacs; both on the warm side, yet lively and detailed.   That is, it's not clinical, thin and bright. But which would make a better match fro the Mad Ear and Grado rs1.   They are both about...

Hello. i have had my rs1is for about a week now, and i started comparing them to the AKG k701. I'm pretty disappoint about the grados, i mean yes they have that grado sound and all, good controlled bass, spectacular mids, but the highs... I just can't hear them. Compared to the k701s they...

I realize the answer to my question may be buried in many of the posts related to the HE500’s – but, I’ve read them all, and don’t recall a good answer.    Looking for some help in identifying a SS or Hybrid amp that is <$1,000, which drives both my low to moderate impedance dynamic phones...

After a few months of changing out various Grado headphones in search of an upgrade from my SR225 (RS1 buttonless, HF1, RS2 vintage, RS1 vintage), I think I'm just gonna keep the SR225 (with TTVJ flats), sell the RS1 and call it a day. Does anybody else prefer the SR225 over the RS1?  

Two different beasts but trying to decide between a used GL for a lot less money than a Mapletree for my RS-1s.  Been enjoying the RS1s right out of my iPhone/Mac Mini for a while but want to step it up.  Leaning towards the Mapletree/tubes for the musicality rather than take away from the Grado...

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Hi everyone. I recently bought myself a pair of used RS-1 and currently running them with my stereo amp CA Azur 740A. The specs that I have found are the following:   It is a high output op amp circuit which is Class AB Frequency Response (-0.05dB): 10Hz to 30kHz THD 1kHz (80kHz BW)...

Hi,   Does anyone know how many holes are vented on the driver in the RS1. I heard different things, from none, to four. Does it depend on when if was made? If someone who has an RS1 could shed some light on this it would be great. Thanks   Andrew

I'm located in the UK and have used the headphone output on my Naim Uniti for listening.  It's time to get a decent headphone amp so can anyone  recommend a quality headphone amp up to the £1000 mark (give or take a little).  I'm looking at the Graham Slee Ultra Linear - any others I should be...

Hi there, I recently fell in love with the idea of portable sound and decided to try out a pair of Grado RS1 which I don't regret the least. They are wonderful with a lot of the acoustic music that I listen to.   However, they are a bit too moderate in the base region when it comes to my...

Hi,I just recieved my new Grado RS-1 today,serial number # 10 455,and i have noticed that they don't have the ''button'' markked RS-1 in the middle if the cups.   Now,my question is,are all the new RS-1 ''buttonless'', or are my headphones,new old stock.   Thanks in advance

Hey All, is this a pink driver?   Thanks Massimiliano

I feel myself being drawn back into headphones again and am now curious about the PS500.   I've had both the RS1 and HF2 in the past (preferring the RS) so I know what they sound like.  Can someone provide a brief description of the PS500 using the aforementioned two cans as references?  ...

Maybe its an offtopic question but I'm really mad with this turnable cable on my grado headphone.  There is a chance to put in order. I tried to fix with a clip , press with books ,... nothing works. I don't know how to dismount the headphone neither.   This how it looks the serial cable...

A couple of my headphones require recabling or retermination, and although they should be fairly straightforward jobs for someone who vaguely knows what they're doing (ie not me), I'd rather pay someone else for peace of mind, especially as I'm thinking of selling one or both pairs (obviously...

Must be a scam :-) http://www.e-commerce366.com/Grado-RS1-Reference-Series-Headphones-p-90.html

I can't quite decide between these three headphones here for Alternative/classic/hard rock music. I have not tried any of these headphones, but I do own some HD 555s at the moment. While they are pretty comfortable (Usually can wear for 5 + hours without any soreness around ears), they do have a...

I have just purchased some Grado RS-1s an upgrade from 225is and at first was a little disappointed, some songs the vocals seemed distant , bass was good  and they were very bright until I switched  to flat pads which has made a big difference. I have a feeling though I am not using them to...

Coming from Grado RS1-land...   I have had a K701 now for a week and its been a lot of fun re-discovering all the hidden nuances in my favorite CDs and live recordings.  My 701 is well used from ~2007, serial number in the 11000 range.  The "bass shy" era if you will.  Its a very dry and...

Can anybody tell me if the RS1i and the RS2i both come with buttons on the grill as well as without the buttons?   Thanks for any help with this.

As the title says the Grado's are better.. I have had both now for a few weeks and listened to them on a few different amps and source material.. I thought the Beyer's were going to e it for me but the Grado's are just more full, have a bigger sound and just hit hard in the bass. Guitars of...

I turned on my MAD EAR+ as usual with my RS-1 plugged in, suddenly a scary "POP" came out from RS-1 I put on the RS-1 immediately, the right driver is gone, farewell my beloved RS-1 #1059, RIP

The RS1s kind of fell of the map for me, which doesn't really mean anything given how slow it takes for a headphone purchase to go from an idea to a reality for me.  From what I've read, it seems like I'd be paying a couple hundred dollars for some very slight tweaks to give it a less aggressive...