[richbass]

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Originally Posted by mrarroyo /img/forum/go_quote.gif Yesterday, January 8, 2010 I received the GMP 435 S. I have been listening to them out of several amps and sources over the last 24 hours. This is not my first experience w/ a German Maestro headphone, having previously listened to the GMP 8.300 D. I do not know how many hours of burn-in this unit has; they should have plenty of burn-in since it has gone through several members before reaching my hands. Since I have no way of knowing and since I will be able to keep them for two weeks I will start by burning them in for 100 hours or so. For now straight out of the box my initial impressions are: Like: - Very lightweight - Extremely comfortable, plus it easily adjusts w/ the built in mechanism - Very easy to drive, only 35 ohms - Nice feature to provide extension relief w/ the built in coiled cable section - Nice wide soundstage - Nice dep and thick low bass Do not like: - Top end is way too energetic - The mids are a bit thin sounding, lacks depth Here are a couple of pictures: More to come …

Are they better from 8.300 D/8.35 ?

 

[Acix]

Mrarroyo, great pictures you did. If the top end is way too energetic you can change the pads to the velour/velvet pads and this will roll off the highs. I'm curios to hear your impression with the velour pads. Here is more interesting info: http://www.head-fi.org/forums/f4/let...u-pics-232772/

 

[mrarroyo]

I will try the velour pads, thanks for the tip. BTW, I have continued to burn-in the cans and they have an additional 65 hours since I received them. Currently I am amping the GMP 435 S with a Solo SRGII w/ a PSU1 and going back and forth comparing it w/ a Grado RS-1. It may be my ears playing a game on me but the treble seems to be less energetic and much more enjoyable. More to come.

 

[Acix]

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Originally Posted by mrarroyo /img/forum/go_quote.gif I will try the velour pads, thanks for the tip. BTW, I have continued to burn-in the cans and they have an additional 65 hours since I received them. Currently I am amping the GMP 435 S with a Solo SRGII w/ a PSU1 and going back and forth comparing it w/ a Grado RS-1. It may be my ears playing a game on me but the treble seems to be less energetic and much more enjoyable. More to come.

I have on them around 15 hours burn in, they've visited 2 more members.
A comparison with the RS-1 will be nice.

 

[mrarroyo]

I may not be the best person to do the comparison w/ the Grado RS-1 or for that mater any other headphone. I say this because for some reason the GMP 435 S are not my cup of tea and I would hate to steer a member away from them based solely on my opinion.

I will say that since I swapped to the velour pads the comfort level has come up at least a couple of notches an finally they are comfortable. Also IMO the sound is more open and the bass has lost some impact and it is more mellow. Depending on the type of music you listen to and what you want out of your music the change may be for the worse or the better. I feel the change with the velour pad makes the 435 S more of a Sunday morning kind of unit, that is very relaxing and more of a hang out can than a critical listening can. YMMV.

Once again I would like to think Acix and German Maestro for the opportunity to try this can. Acix, who is the Head Fi member to whom I should send the GMP 435 S too? Thanks.

 

[Acix]

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Originally Posted by mrarroyo /img/forum/go_quote.gif I may not be the best person to do the comparison w/ the Grado RS-1 or for that mater any other headphone. I say this because for some reason the GMP 435 S are not my cup of tea and I would hate to steer a member away from them based solely on my opinion. I will say that since I swapped to the velour pads the comfort level has come up at least a couple of notches an finally they are comfortable. Also IMO the sound is more open and the bass has lost some impact and it is more mellow. Depending on the type of music you listen to and what you want out of your music the change may be for the worse or the better. I feel the change with the velour pad makes the 435 S more of a Sunday morning kind of unit, that is very relaxing and more of a hang out can than a critical listening can. YMMV. Once again I would like to think Acix and German Maestro for the opportunity to try this can. Acix, who is the Head Fi member to whom I should send the GMP 435 S too? Thanks.

You're welcome Miguel, I glad you had a chance to check out the 435. the next member in line is Ourfpshero, please check the details with him.

 

[donunus]

this would be awesome if german maestro would ship to the Philippines. I'm on it in case its possible

 

[Acix]

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Originally Posted by donunus /img/forum/go_quote.gif this would be awesome if german maestro would ship to the Philippines. I'm on it in case its possible

What do you mean, as a part of the U.S. Loan Program to ship to the Philippines?

 

[donunus]

No I meant if there was another program they had. Wasnt there an EU program? There should be an Intl program too

 

[mrarroyo]

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Originally Posted by Acix /img/forum/go_quote.gif You're welcome Miguel, I glad you had a chance to check out the 435. the next member in line is Ourfpshero, please check the details with him.

I have sent ourfpshero a PM requesting his address. Thanks.

 

[ourfpshero]

woot! my turn. will post impressions and comparisons

when i ship them on to the next peep, how much do i insure them for?

 

[Acix]

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Originally Posted by ourfpshero /img/forum/go_quote.gif woot! my turn. will post impressions and comparisons when i ship them on to the next peep, how much do i insure them for?

I think the minimum is $100, and cost about $1.75, or so.

 

[ourfpshero]

received them today. did a quick listen and was impressed. much better than the quart 55x we all had a while back! nice extension in bass and highs, very lively. being a gamer i love this kind of thing. impressive fit and finish, love the cord.
will spend a few days with this and poat some impressions

acix- when i ship this on to the next peep, should i keep the now beatup box? (the outer box its been shipped in. the headphone's display box is in perfect condition). i ask because it has 'german maestro' tape in a few spots.

 

[scompton]

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Originally Posted by ourfpshero /img/forum/go_quote.gif received them today. did a quick listen and was impressed. much better than the quart 55x we all had a while back! nice extension in bass and highs, very lively. being a gamer i love this kind of thing. impressive fit and finish, love the cord. will spend a few days with this and poat some impressions acix- when i ship this on to the next peep, should i keep the now beatup box? (the outer box its been shipped in. the headphone's display box is in perfect condition). i ask because it has 'german maestro' tape in a few spots.

How's the comfort compared to the QP55x? I noticed the other day that the eBay store still has some QP55xs for $45.

 

[ourfpshero]

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Originally Posted by scompton /img/forum/go_quote.gif How's the comfort compared to the QP55x? I noticed the other day that the eBay store still has some QP55xs for $45.

they are both the same size and type of pads. so comfort is the same, very light and nice