[Wil]

Its been a cruel past 2 months as i sat around twiddling my thumbs, waiting for my vintage RS1s ( now not so vintage ) to return ( i blew the right driver. )

Plugged into my toob-rolled Cayin HA1A it reminded me why i am a Grado fan all over again. The AKG 701s are collecting dust. The MS2is have been sold. The 8k speaker rig is being ignored.

I dunno, there's just something very very special about the RS1s. All grado fans ought to try it. I still reckon they sound better than the GS1ks, which i have heard at length.

 

[lmilhan]

Having been through a metric ton of Grado headphones, the RS-1 is definitely in my favorite top 3 (PS-1 and HP-2 being the other 2).

In the end I did indeed prefer the RS-1s over the GS-1000s.

Have fun with your RS-1s, they are a very special pair of phones, especially when being driven by a tube amp.

 

[goober-george]

Congrats, I'm just beginning my audiophile journey with Grado SR60s which I should get during Christmas. Hope to enjoy them as much as you.

 

[philodox]

Did they replace both drivers?

 

[Wil]

Quote:

Originally Posted by philodox /img/forum/go_quote.gif Did they replace both drivers?

they did. and the cables as well. gmm. they were nice enough to change the cloth cover ( you know the one that touches your ears.)

and all for 80 USD! ( inclusive of shipping )

 

[philodox]

Nice, how does it sound compared to the old drivers?

 

[Wil]

Quote:

Originally Posted by philodox /img/forum/go_quote.gif Nice, how does it sound compared to the old drivers?

The older drivers sounded ( iirc ) more relaxed and abit smoother, but given that these are brand new drivers i would say they need serious run in first before i do any comparisions.

 

[warrior05]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wil /img/forum/go_quote.gif they did. and the cables as well. gmm. they were nice enough to change the cloth cover ( you know the one that touches your ears.) and all for 80 USD! ( inclusive of shipping )

Terrific customer service!

I love my RS-1s as well and though I don't listen to them as much as I should - just too many damn headphones!

- they are certainly gems.

Enjoy!

 

[Wil]

Listening to Daft Punk's "Alive" on the RS1s now. very very yummy.

 

[Audiofiler]

The vintage RS series is a really fine looking phone in my opinion, just exudes class.

The look of your cans can never be "replaced", which is awesome. After some time breaking in the cans, the new drivers may grow on you. Great looking phone, the vintage RS.
Congrats on getting yours back, in time for the h

lidays!

 

[Wil]

oh, and for those who missed the shots of my baby.

 

[jersey_emt]

Beautiful.

 

[Rav]

Congrats!

I know that wait as well, was about 2 months for mine to have the cable replaced. Pity, as the old cable was about 3 feet longer it reached around my room better

 

[Uncle Erik]

Congrats on getting those back! The RS-1 is the only headphone that grabbed me immediately and made me love it. All the others revealed themselves gradually.

 

[Clony]

Glad to hear that they came safely home to you! Did you got the flats? or are you considering bowls?

I'm absolutely love the vintage rs-1's and as they are well overpriced, i think they are well worth their high price!