[CrazyRay]

Hello,
I just bought my first set of Grado’s from HEADPHILE and I went whole hog!

Grado Elite — Wide tops, deep version with multiple layers of Ebony and Bloodwood with matching end tips, splitter, CJC on the 2.0 meter BlackGold to Neutrik 1/4" plug, with domed stealth screens. Rare Joe Grado red lettered headband with black rod locks, new flat pads (and bowls). Drivers current Grado, 325i tweaked by HEADPHILE.


I already own a pair of Bolivian Rosewood V3 Darths and a pair of AKGK701’s.
What can I expect from these phones?
They were way too beautiful to pass up!

My wallet feels really light right now.

 

[GreatDane]

Freaking amazing!

A beautiful piece of earcandy.

Congratulations

 

[olblueyez]

Those are Gorgeous. Post a pic of your Darths too.

 

[CrazyRay]

Here are my Bolivian Rosewood V3 Darth Beyers.
I bought them from pickwick.
Great transaction by the way!
Thanks pickwick!

 

[krmathis]

Love the dark wood. Really nice!

 

[p_o]

Congratulations on the purchase. The look awesome.
I was actually looking at these and thinking seriously of purchasing them. Let us know how they sound. I am very curious how they sound compared to stock 325i's.

 

[CrazyRay]

A little side note on break-in.
This is a note from Larry.

With both new drivers and cable on these Elite's, overnight (or longer) break-in is suggested highly before anything more than casual listening. Enjoy

 

[aaron313]

They look very interesting. But the 325i drivers... curious choice, so I'd have to hear that for myself.

 

[Aimless1]

droooooool

 

[M0T0XGUY]

The woodwork seems exceptional, as do most projects from Larry. I'd only say that I'm not the biggest fan of the red lettering; but that's just a nitpick.

 

[moogoob]

325i drivers... nice choice.

How do they sound?

 

[XXII]

Congratulations! It's really a beauty!

I've been watching that deal for a while but it was way too expensive for me. Let us know how it sounds.

Did you happen to get the box as well?

 

[Duggeh]

Nice shiny craftsmanship, but I think that they're astonishingly ugly, and I wouldn't want to listen to anything based on an sr-325i driver personally. Hope that they're good for your ears though.

 

[vvanrij]

I just see the OP's smiling face dissapear after Duggeh's comment, haha, nice going. Anyway, what can you expect? Audio heaven- but just a little less comfortable haha. Nah I have woodied 325i's myself, and you just have to listen to some Paul Simon (shining like a national guitar) and some Dire Straits (sailing to Philadelphia), and the world around you will dissapear, and you will become one with the music.... hmm.. yeah thats about right.

 

[Blutarsky]

FWIW, I think they are awesome - nice pickup, enjoy!

Btw, also a big fan of the rosewood DB's!