[Bigguy]

If you have seen pics of the Grado factory you would understand the quality. There were pics here awhile back. Try search.

 

[iHelp]

Right on their site actually. So proud of mediocre build quality.

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Originally Posted by Bigguy /img/forum/go_quote.gif If you have seen pics of the Grado factory you would understand the quality. There were pics here awhile back. Try search.

 

[gbacic]

This is where the scratches are from:

 

[dclancy]

Looks like Lucy is working the assembly line tonight!^^^

 

[MomijiTMO]

Yeah it's better you don't see the pics of the Grado assembly line.

 

[dclancy]

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Originally Posted by MomijiTMO /img/forum/go_quote.gif Yeah it's better you don't see the pics of the Grado assembly line.

Heh, best not to know how the Baker "makes the donuts", just enjoy the sugary glazed goodness. Wait...

 

[jjinh]

i dont believe my ms1is looked like that, but they came with one pad not on the headphones. i dont like their quality control but at least grados sound nice to my ears

 

[gknix]

@gbacic , Wow! Really?That is ridiculous......
I'm surprised no pieces are broken...and the sound quality fiber is still fine from that! That's pretty messy right there..and great QC indeed, ( at least from what it looks like in the pic).

Thanks again for the reassurances

 

[Drubbing]

They're hand made/assembled, so that kind of thing is going to happen. Mine look like that, but have only bothered checking just now. So long as they sound fine, they are.

Bass is natural, not pumped up, that's why they sound less bassy than the Bose. More bass doesn't = better SQ. The more natural and balanced it is, the clearer the headphones. All good headphones will aim for this.

 

[Ninkul]

Never noticed that before. Just checked mine and they're similar lol

 

[St3ve]

Both of the Grados I have owned have had their imperfections. My Rs1 has glue smeared all over the wood under one pad. Goes with the territory it seems.

 

[roker]

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Originally Posted by gknix /img/forum/go_quote.gif I realized there are a lot of scratches on the outside surrounding the drivers. Is this normal?

Those look about right. Welcome to the world of Grado. Just put them on your ears, play your favorite track, and enjoy.