Just got these.  My very first Grado.  I love how they look.  Stay tuned for my impressions.  

So I'm a big fan of the Grado sound and I think it is that time of the year to upgrade! I currently own a vintage pair of original grado 325's driven by a RSA mustang amp and I love their detailed sound, and even though many people find them too "bright" I think it adds that extra crispness to...

I hope someone here with XB300 can help post some pictures of how the ear pads come off and what it looks like on the back.  I was thinking of installing those pads on my Grado RS1i.  Thought?

I currently have the AKG K701 and was thinking of getting another pair of phones,    Here They are side by side compared in specs http://head-phones.findthebest.com/compare/115-117/Grado-GS1000i-vs-Grado-RS2i#       My question is what sounds better?    The Headphone Amp I...

It's been two weeks since i got my PS-500,and so far i'm impressed, i had the chance to comprare them with the RS1i for a few days,and i'm glad i did,because i was initially set on getting the RS1i and never thought for a moment about the PS-500.But after reading so many favorable reviews i...

Hello Everybody! Long time lurker, first time poster!   Okay, Getting to the point:   I love good headphones. The problem I've had for the longest time is that I only really get good in-ear models, and then get ghetto over head models. Observe my current selection:   Shure SE535...

I've been lurking around here for a long time and gone through countless of threads on the archives for the past few weeks. After a decade long of constant upgrades, I have finally arrived at a decent loudspeaker-based system at home which I can live with for a long time. I've decided to call it...

Hello,   I'm close to picking a new pair of cans and need some help. Right now it's either the Grado PS500 vs RS1i. I dig both of them but I'm having a hard time choosing between them. I like the balance of the PS500 plus it's a $100 bucks cheaper but also dug the crisp high end of the RS1i...

Never have bought a full sized headphone amp before, this will be my first purchase. Hope to gain some guidance on how much I should spend. I hear tons of great things about both the LD 1+ and MK III on forums but another poster suggested the La Figaro 336c. My question is, which would be the...

Recently went to my local seller and purchased the RS1i, upgrading from a v-moda m-80. I spent like an entire hour listening to music between the P500, RS1i and HD650 before deciding on these but I have 30 days to try them out and exchange for the HD650 (which I also loved but could not drive...

I've only seen a comparison with their non "i" models. Is it worth the extra money for the rs1i? How do they compare, especially in mids and highs?

Hi everyone, I've been lurking around for quite a while, and reading the threads prompted me to pick up my first decent pair of headphones; my MS2's. So far I have zero complaints, but I also realize that there is room for improvement. The next piece of gear that I plan on buying will be the...

Hello Head-Fi community,   I am completely new to the audiophile world, but made a big first step today by buying a set of second-hand Grado RS-1i headphones, which I have yet to receive. I have tried to read up on some material, articles explaining the theory of impedance, gain, found out...

I need to decide between these two amps in the next few weeks but I find there is so little info on the 332s other than its better compared to the 336c.   I know the LD1+ is really great for Grado but is the 332s equally good? The reason I consider the 332s is because in the future, it will...

I need some amp recommendations for the following two headphones since I'm quite new to all this:   Grado RS1i   Sennheiser HD650   Budget is $500 per amp   The sound card I have in my computer is an HT Omega Claro   Musical Taste: Alice in Chains, Buckethead, Chevelle, Led...

Is anyone able to suggest one of these over the other?  I was pretty much set on buying the HE-500 to match up with my Schiit Lyr amp, and in fact had a pair home a few months ago for a few days until the right earcup broke off of the headband, so I sent them back.  I liked the sound, but as...

Hi, I'm looking for some advice on high end headphones. I currently own a Chord Hugo and some Audeze LCDX and Grado RS1i. I like the physical lightness and excitement of the Grado, but like the warmth and depth of the Audeze. Trouble is, I find the Audeze to be the better headphone but I...

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.

Both used on a good pre-amp, and lossless audio. How huge is the upgrade from these too? I'm not talking about the money, but the sound? good improvements or bad?  Is it worth the upgrade? Cos I can start using my SR80i outside my house once I get the RS1i. 

Hello everyone!   I heard good stuff about Grados which is great for Rocks and I listen to those genres in the afternoon in my room. Feeling to give it a try but afraid it might be slightly too bright for my taste as I tried the Sennheiser IE800 and don't like it. So my main question is how...

Yesterday I received these three headphones as demos from The Cable Company. I thought I should post my initial impressions.   RS1i - crisp, very detailed, possibly favors the upper end, but very nice so far. Also very efficient (loud for given volume setting).   T1 - These are hard to...

Hi, I am going crazy reading the various treads in the forum to find out which is the amplifier, or amp+DAC combo, that best matches with my Rs1i around 500\600 $. I also wrote to Gradolabs and they suggested me the Schiit Asgard II. Many people speak well of the Little Dot 1 + but I wonder if...

Most of my time I am rocking out to groups like Dream Theater, Porcupine Tree, God is an Astronaut. On the flip side I listen to what some call Post modern type Ambient music for the likes of Lanterna... I have tried AKG Q701 and was almost perfect. What happened was the bass was not there and...

I have $250 to spend towards an amp.   Can you guys give me a list of like three solid state and 3 tube amps at this price range.....it will help me narrow down my search....would really like a list of three each.   I listen to mostly rock and classic rock, my main headphone would be an...

Hello all,    I currently have both Grado models - RS1i and GS1000i. My original plan is, ideally, to keep only one pair.    My source is an iMac with FLAC files and the DAC/Pre is the Meridian Explorer. It's a simple system, but seems to work well for the level of use I have.    My...