[buddha911]

I just wanted to mention that these are perhaps some of the nicest looking Grados I've ever seen. I don't know when ALO decided to start selling headphones, but they sure look purdy.

Does anyone own a set and care to share their impressions?

 

[epaludo]

Indeed the woodied Grados made by ALO is definitely the best looking ones.
I want see them alive and of course listen to them ...

 

[Zorander]

I wish they'd offer a 'less obvious' cabling though. I don't like that exposed copper look, which also takes away attention from the wood.

p.s. I haven't compared; how are prices set against Headphile's offerings?

 

[kontai69]

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Originally Posted by Zorander /img/forum/go_quote.gif p.s. I haven't compared; how are prices set against Headphile's offerings?

Their prices are listed here...
http://audiolineout.net/store/catalo...063a6232dc6660

 

[epaludo]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zorander /img/forum/go_quote.gif I wish they'd offer a 'less obvious' cabling though. I don't like that exposed copper look, which also takes away attention from the wood. p.s. I haven't compared; how are prices set against Headphile's offerings?

I personally think really sexy the exposed copper cable look ...

 

[buddha911]

You don't have to get the exposed copper wiring, just get the new custom sr225 woody.

 

[Skylab]

Those look awesome. Wish I like Grados...

 

[Audio Fidelity]

Nice looking ALO woodied Grado! Wish I have one...

 

[MaloS]

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Originally Posted by Skylab /img/forum/go_quote.gif Those look awesome. Wish I like Grados...

You might like THOSE Grados. I am generally not a fan, but ALO SR225 was very musical at the int-l meet.

 

[NoPants]

those look like very competitive prices? or am I missing something here

 

[Superpredator]

Quote:

Originally Posted by buddha911 /img/forum/go_quote.gif I just wanted to mention that these are perhaps some of the nicest looking Grados I've ever seen.

Agreed.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zorander /img/forum/go_quote.gif I wish they'd offer a 'less obvious' cabling though. I don't like that exposed copper look, which also takes away attention from the wood.

Agreed. And they do. Looks like they'll sleeve it however you want it: http://audiolineout.net/store/catalo...063a6232dc6660

 

[kontai69]

As I mentioned in other ALO-woodied Grado threads, I listened to their demo cans at 2007 Head-Fest. They sounded great but there were not any unmodded cans nearby to compare to, so I can't comment on what improvements there are over stock.

The woodworking is truly is beautifully finished and impeccably crafted, easily on par with Headphile (and certainly FAR superior to OEM Grados). I like the ALO cups better than Headphile because it retains the basic Grado shape. Also, the plastic forks are not shortened like Headphile does to them.

 

[buddha911]

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Originally Posted by NoPants /img/forum/go_quote.gif those look like very competitive prices? or am I missing something here

That's $365 in mods.
In other words, a headphile 225 with:
koa with 1.5m of black copper cable
OR Ebony with a 1.5m black silver cable


Actually now that I think of it it's not a bad price as the headphile price adds up very fast.

 

[Shunyata]

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Originally Posted by buddha911 /img/forum/go_quote.gif You don't have to get the exposed copper wiring, just get the new custom sr225 woody.

The exposed wire lets everyone know its jenalabs cryo wire

 

[ken36]

Absolutely gorgeous.