[MONVMENTVM]

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Originally Posted by Blackmore /img/forum/go_quote.gif From what I could read about balancing the GS1000, they do not benefit that much from it. But what I have expirianced is the re-cabled GS1000 and thats what make the sound quite different, more than 15% for sure... But all GS1000 that are going balance way, getting the new cable as well, so thats maybe why people think that balanced GS1000 sounds a lot different than SE.

Hmm... never thought about it that way. But it sounds reasonable.

Now I'm happy I went the tube way and not the balanced SS way.

 

[HeadLover]

amm, I think the stock cable isn't bad at all!
I mean, it is thick and nice, I am really not sure that by replacing it you will get something better.
At most you will get trouble with replacing stock one (it isn't an easy task like replacing the HD650 one)

 

[Blackmore]

I think we need more nice impressions here, come on guys

 

[troymadison]

It looks like a nice headphone.

 

[majkel]

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Originally Posted by Bob Jones /img/forum/go_quote.gif The nx33 amp has both se & balanced in&out . After listening to the 1k's se for a few months , I had them converted to balanced and feel there is a 15% improvement . imo

This is due to specific NX-33 circuitry. It uses just half of the amp to serve the jack output. My friend sold the NX-33 to get Yamamoto HA-02 and looks more happy with it, I guess over 15% with the 'phones untouched.

 

[anadin]

I've been offered a brand new pair of GRADO GS1000 from a seller in my country for £500.

I have only ever had one pair of Grado's before which seems like years ago a pair of SR-225's which crucified my ears both audibly and painfully.

I know the GRADO GS1000 are in a different league but is the comfort also in a different league and is £500 a reasonable price to pay considering im in the UK.

 

[Blackmore]

Comfort is one of the best up there and sonically SR225 are just a faraway echo from GS1000.

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Originally Posted by anadin /img/forum/go_quote.gif I've been offered a brand new pair of GRADO GS1000 from a seller in my country for £500. I have only ever had one pair of Grado's before which seems like years ago a pair of SR-225's which crucified my ears both audibly and painfully. I know the GRADO GS1000 are in a different league but is the comfort also in a different league and is £500 a reasonable price to pay considering im in the UK.

 

[anadin]

Do they need high end gear to shine or do they sound good from something like a Pico for example.

 

[Blackmore]

If you could send me your Pico to try then I could tell, but from Petite its not that special, however not bad to, but I never use them in my portable rig anyway...

Pico seems to have a VERY good DAC and GOOD headphone output and if the mids are full / upfront and the highs controlled than you may get a nice results as well.

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Originally Posted by anadin /img/forum/go_quote.gif Do they need high end gear to shine or do they sound good from something like a Pico for example.

 

[HeadLover]

I am using the GS1000 right now with the PICO
AMAZING!
The mids and high are like magic
sooo smooth and nice, very good.

The bass is a little laking, but not that bad to.

I think GS1000+PICO is something worth getting

 

[SleepyOne]

£500 sounds excellent price (assuming no import duty etc)! Especially in view of US price for GS1k is around US$1000 and £ is low at the moment (around US$860). If they have another pair and they take credit card I too will be interested!!

 

[anadin]

The Grado GS1000's are tempting me big time.

I have about £500-600 to splash out on my next headphone so I want them to be special.

The only other headphone that is tempting me is the new AH-D7000.

 

[SleepyOne]

Then it is a question of what you want to achieve with the headphone. For me it is w5000 or gs1000 or wait longer for edition 9.

 

[anadin]

I've gone and pulled the trigger on a pair of Grado GS1000's from ebay.

The seller lives very close to me and I should have them sometime tomorrow.

Hes only had them for a month and they are in mint condition.

I got them for £450.

I hope im not disappointed

 

[HeadLover]

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Originally Posted by anadin /img/forum/go_quote.gif I've gone and pulled the trigger on a pair of Grado GS1000's from ebay. The seller lives very close to me and I should have them sometime tomorrow. Hes only had them for a month and they are in mint condition. I got them for £450. I hope im not disappointed

No way!
Just give them something like 50 to 100 hours to really burn in before revealing their sound.

Also - have a GREAT amp, it is really important.