Uri Cohen
Formerly known as HyperDuel
Hey gang, Head-Fi has improved with a Recommendations section, I like it!
Anyway, I need some advice and I hope you guys can head me to the right direction.
I been listening to Grado to close to 10+ years. I listened from the Sr60s thru RS1e. Currently I'm using a SR225e to my Audio-Gd NFB 15.32 to Laptop and to my DAP the iBasso DX50. The DAP is going to be replaced with the Fiio X5 3rd Gen, and I want to put more focus on my DAP setup. If I like the X5 a lot, I was thinking about getting the A5 amp just for a slight sound change (but most likely the built-in amp of the X5 should be more than enough to drive and provide plenty of headroom).
The reason I am here is that I'm looking longer term for a Grado, and I never had the chance to get a G series Grado. I'm not interested in the PS1000e due to the weight of the phones (and I found the PS500 to be too heavy for me personally). I just love the light wood feel of the Grados. My goal is to use the SR225e outside while the G series Grado is indoors only.
Some of the things that are important for me:
* Warm signature without too much brightness on the Highs (a roll off would be ideal).
* Needs to have notable Low-End but not too muddy.
* Better soundstage than my SR225e, but not too wide out.
* Midrange is the king.
* I still like the Grado sound.
The music that I listen to a lot is Progressive Rock, 70s/80s electronica, Krautrock, and a lot of random junk. I am not a bass-head and I am a sucker for good midrange.
When reviewing both the GS1000e and the GS2000e, I haven't found too much info on how they compare. I was hoping if I can get some leads if I should aim for the GS1000e or the GS2000e, and if so, why? If both of these headphones aren't suited for rock, I may not even get it.
Anyway, I need some advice and I hope you guys can head me to the right direction.
I been listening to Grado to close to 10+ years. I listened from the Sr60s thru RS1e. Currently I'm using a SR225e to my Audio-Gd NFB 15.32 to Laptop and to my DAP the iBasso DX50. The DAP is going to be replaced with the Fiio X5 3rd Gen, and I want to put more focus on my DAP setup. If I like the X5 a lot, I was thinking about getting the A5 amp just for a slight sound change (but most likely the built-in amp of the X5 should be more than enough to drive and provide plenty of headroom).
The reason I am here is that I'm looking longer term for a Grado, and I never had the chance to get a G series Grado. I'm not interested in the PS1000e due to the weight of the phones (and I found the PS500 to be too heavy for me personally). I just love the light wood feel of the Grados. My goal is to use the SR225e outside while the G series Grado is indoors only.
Some of the things that are important for me:
* Warm signature without too much brightness on the Highs (a roll off would be ideal).
* Needs to have notable Low-End but not too muddy.
* Better soundstage than my SR225e, but not too wide out.
* Midrange is the king.
* I still like the Grado sound.
The music that I listen to a lot is Progressive Rock, 70s/80s electronica, Krautrock, and a lot of random junk. I am not a bass-head and I am a sucker for good midrange.
When reviewing both the GS1000e and the GS2000e, I haven't found too much info on how they compare. I was hoping if I can get some leads if I should aim for the GS1000e or the GS2000e, and if so, why? If both of these headphones aren't suited for rock, I may not even get it.
