I started being interested in hi-fi ~6 month ago. Until then MP3 with standard iPod headphones was more than OK.   My current system is:   Source: MacBookPro + iTunes + Apple Lossless audio files DAC and Amplifier: Lehmann audio Black Cube Linear USB Headphones: Grado RS1i  ...

Hi! I'm looking to purchase a pair of headphones as a gift to my sister! She listens to primarily korean pop (just basically pop music with some electronic I guess). It needs to have decent bass as well. I'm looking to spend 100. I'm thinking about the Sennheiser 448. I'm thinking of more of an...

Hi guys,   I'm looking for the missing link to improve my bedtime listening with the Grado RS-1i. I don't have a media player at home other than my iPhone so the fact it's an iPhone doesn't mean the solution needs to be portable, however it may be cheaper/more practical to have one...

Every once in a while I come across a gear combination that simply has great synergy. I spent the day listening to my Headamp Pico with a brand new pair of Grado 325i's, and let me tell you, this is a knockout combo. The detail level is simply insane. I found myself looking around the...

i plane to buy a rs1i,but i heard ps500 comes recently,it'cheaper,so it makes me hesitated,becaus of i'm in china,these's no chance for me to campare them.so i wish is there anyone who has first-hand experiance could tell me the difference,especially the performance without amp.thx alottttttt!!!

Switched left and right tubes, replaced rectifier with a totally different model, same result. When the WA6 is initially powered on, there's a loud hum/buzz on the left side, that drops off sharply after a few seconds, but when I turn off the amp, it's noticeable that there was still some hum...

what do you think of it?

These new cans just keep getting better every day.  Finally, after some 90 hours of break-in these phones are providing timbral accuracy, instrument separation, deep tight bass, amazing mids, and clear highs.   They are expensive at $700 but what a great investment.  I'm getting excellent...

Thanks in advance.  Not looking to spend crazy money, ideally less than $400 or $500.

Hello,   I might be getting some Grado SR325 headphones. These are not the 'i' version, as they are 5 + years old.   The guy will let me have them for £100.   Will the SR325 be a big difference over my beloved old SR80s?   Regards.

Hi!   There seems to be a lot of discussion regarding the differences between the vintage Grado RS1 and the new Grado RS1i, and from all the threads I've read, the general consensus is that the vintage ones are slightly more mid-centric and a little more coloured, but the new ones have newer...

I did search for this info and either I'm not doing it right or it hasn't been discussed.  I have read many threads about what great synergy the ear+ HD has with Grados, particularly the RS1. I am wondering about the synergy with GS1000i since it doesn't really sound like other Grado models. My...

Hi,   I am interested in the RS1i, but would primarily be using them with an iPhone 4.  I don't want to carry a portable amp around with me. Assuming that I would be listening to lossless audio, would these be worth the money given my use-case or would I just not get the best out of them...

In October I'm going to take the plunge on a set of Grados. I'm trying to decide which set. I'm pretty set on the 80s, but was wondering if the extra cash to go to the 125s is worth the cost? That's as much as I'm willing to spend (150) but would rather not go quite that high.   I love my...

Hi guys, today I have a chance to auditioned a pair of grado sr80 (non-i version), and I prefer its sound to my mspro.   I spend most of time listen to rock/metal music, what I love about sr80s is their agressive treble, it makes rock/metal music really engaging, the highs of mspro...

I don't know if this has been posted yet but apparently Grado is releasing new PS500 Grado's.     Discuss.   http://gradolabs.com/page_headphones.php?item=d591958ec49fad264e22d3a4ce8777ff

Soooooo besides the 20$ difference, whats the differences between the 60's and the 80's? I heard there is more bass in the 80's but cant i just turn up the eq? Also, whatever the differences are, is it worth 20 extra bucks? (I listen to kpop, dubstep, techno/electronica and **** like that.)

Also, try to be realistic in pricing, don't choose only the extremely expensive ones. In no particular order:   Sennheiser HD 598 - Great for just about anything Sennheiser HD 25-1 ii - Portable, beautiful, sounds excellent Ultrasone Pro 2900 or HFI 580 - I <3 bass Grado RS1i -...

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Hi evreyone! My name is Juan Carlos, i am from Costa Rica and i am 15 years old! I am looking for a good set of headphones for under 400 dollars or maybe 500...I am interested in two particular brands, Grado Labs and AKG.   I like to listen to Rock like Led Zeppelin, Queen, Pink Floyd...

I just picked up my first pair of quality cans today from my local audiophile dealer and am wondering what I got.  They had a demo pair of Grado RS-1 listed on their site, and since I was interested in the RS-1i at $695, I figured   their list price for these at $449, same as the RS-2 demo was a...

i just came into a bit of money and would to revive my headphone setup as im only left with iems at the moment.   i have about 700 dollars to spend. and will be buying used     my main genre of music i listen to is extreme metal, deathmetal deathcore, hardcore and classic rock.   i...

Which one? I love Rock, Alternative, some HardRock, and some lighter rock. I'm not sure which one to get? Thanks, Andrew

I'm trying to decide if I should spend the extra $$$ for the Grado RS-1i over the RS-2i.  Is there a significant difference between these models to justify the $200 price difference? 

Well saw the 325 owners club and that is really just for the 325's so I figured the RS series should get there own fan club and serial number thread.  Discussion on amping and or music prefrnece with these.   Owners/Modle/Serial Numbers 0000 Grado RS2 (no serial) - willmax  3505 Grado...