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Welcome to Grado Central. ----------- The Headquarters for for all things Grado and Alessandro .
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[size=x-small]This thread is here to discuss, debate and share ideas on Grado/Alessandro headphones [/size].

It is also a resource for people who can’t spend all day using the search function to sift through 238,000 + threads and 3,000,000+ posts looking for Grado info.
-And a place to post those little questions/make little comments that you don't want to start a thread for.-
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About Grado . (As taken from Wikipedia).

Founded by Joseph Grado and based in Brooklyn, NY.
Currently all present and future Grado headphone models are designed by Joe Grado's nephew John Grado.
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But the big Question is "how do i pronounce Grado?"

- "How do you pronounce Grado? "
MX-500 vs. KSC35 - Head-Fi: Covering Headphones, Earphones and Portable Audio

- "How to pronounce "Grado"?"
Porta corda w/ usb vs TBH - Head-Fi: Covering Headphones, Earphones and Portable Audio
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Grado Official website.
Grado Labs, Inc.

Alessandros Official website
Alessandro High-End Products: Music Series Headphones


The most commonly talked about Grado models past and present are as follows:

-The iGrado >> In Production.
-SR60 >> In Production.
-SR80 >>In Production.
-SR125 >>In Production.
-SR225 >>In Production.
-SR325 Original. XX Out of Production. (Comes in Black and silver variety)
-SR325i >>In Production.
-RS2 >>In Production.
-RS1 >>In Production.
-GS1000 >>In Production.
- HP-1000 (HP-1, HP-2, HP-3) xxOut of production.
- HF1 >> xxOut of production (Special order for Head-Fi Members.)
- PS1 >> xxOut of production.

The older Out of production models are:
-SR40
-SR100
-SR200
-SR300
-FS1* Never in production. (Freesystems FS-1)
Alessandro models.

-MS1 >> In production
-MS2 (original) >>xxOut of production
-MS2i Fatboy >>In production
-MS Pro >> In production

Grado also makes Headphone Amps.

- RA-1 Headphone Amp. >> In production.
- RA1-HG High Gain. >> In production.



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Other important Grado/Alessandro sites.

-A Headphone archive site. (Lots of pics, an amazing resource)
Headphone Gallery & Archive

-Headphone Reviews.org Grado page.
Headphone Reviews :: Grado Headphones

-Headroom's Grado Page. (Lots of great info.)
Grado - HeadRoom - Right Between Your Ears

-Goodcans.com Grado page (Lots of reviews)
Headphone Reviews, Comparisons, Articles & Recommendations


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Essential Threads:
(these threads are not all fanboy threads, but are listed to provide information good and bad.)


General Grado/Alessandro Threads: (or threads about multiple models.)


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Zanth's – “An interview with John Grado” thread >
dt880 compared to e4 - Head-Fi: Covering Headphones, Earphones and Portable Audio

Review Zanth's - "Comparison: HP-1's vs. HP-2's vs. RS-1's" >
FS: AKG Hearo 999 Wireless Phones - Head-Fi: Covering Headphones, Earphones and Portable Audio

Lerio's - "Bowls vs Flat Grado pad"Thread." (Lots of info and pics) >
Line-out Mp3 Player - Head-Fi: Covering Headphones, Earphones and Portable Audio

Hawkhkg's - "Grado Product Lineup = Consumer Deception?" Thread.
Older Tube amp as headphone amp - Head-Fi: Covering Headphones, Earphones and Portable Audio

Review by Tuberoller "R10 vs. HP1 vs. RS1 vs. HD650/600"
FS: The world's best Ety P to S adapter - Head-Fi: Covering Headphones, Earphones and Portable Audio

Review by Phon-o-phile "Grado RS1, HF1, SR200 vs,AKG701"
grado hf-1 -> how much? - Head-Fi: Covering Headphones, Earphones and Portable Audio

Review by kontai69 "RS-1 vs MS-Pro: a comparative review"
Creative Zen MicroPhoto? - Head-Fi: Covering Headphones, Earphones and Portable Audio

-Pinkfloyd's "GRADO RA-1 amp, what the heck..? " Thread.
When Tubes Blow - Head-Fi: Covering Headphones, Earphones and Portable Audio

-Mrplow 's - "SR80 SR125 SR225 MS-1...Mini Round-up" Thread.
Quick Ihp-120 question - Head-Fi: Covering Headphones, Earphones and Portable Audio

-Tradja's - "Audition Observations: Grado SR60 thru SR325" Thread.
http://www.head-fi.org/forums/showthread.php?t=94121

-From the Archive KurtW "SR60 vsSR80 vs SR125.... ">>
Hansen board schematic - Head-Fi: Covering Headphones, Earphones and Portable Audio

-Review by Kuma. "Separated at birth?: RS1 or Alessandro Music Pro?"
Black V700? - Head-Fi: Covering Headphones, Earphones and Portable Audio

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Specific Model Threads:



-[size=medium]iGrado[/size]

-Brookr1's "iGrados Arrived" Thread.
Were you ever late for work because of music? - Head-Fi: Covering Headphones, Earphones and Portable Audio

-fureshi's "iGrado Teardown" Thread.(Lots of pics)
Ulimate Ears superfi 5Pro - Head-Fi: Covering Headphones, Earphones and Portable Audio

Review by Brookr1 "PX100 vs. iGrado comparo"
FS: Shure And Etymotic Flanges for sale - Head-Fi: Covering Headphones, Earphones and Portable Audio


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-[size=medium]SR60[/size]

- Gsferrari's -"GRADO SR-60 Appreciation Thread" -
DIY amp for n00bs? - Head-Fi: Covering Headphones, Earphones and Portable Audio

External Review. SR60 Stereophile
Stereophile: Grado SR60 headphones

-Mark_420's "Impressions on HD555 and SR60"
DT 770 - Head-Fi: Covering Headphones, Earphones and Portable Audio


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-[size=medium]SR80[/size]

-Amartignano's -"Grado SR80 APPRECIATION THREAD"
WTB: decent portable mini-to-mini - Head-Fi: Covering Headphones, Earphones and Portable Audio

-Sebascrub's - "Review of SR80"
Good Links for Cases/Straps to Hold IPOD and Hornet - Head-Fi: Covering Headphones, Earphones and Portable Audio


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-SR125

Jesse40902's "How come there's no love [for]the Grado Sr125"
Sony D777 User: How long will the gum stick batteries Sony NH-14WM last? - Head-Fi: Covering Headphones, Earphones and Portable Audio

Dariusf's- "SR125 Stereophile's 2002 Component of the Year"
[/U]>http://www.head-fi.org/forums/showthread.php?t=20262


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-SR225

- Gsferrari's - "Grado SR-225 Pads..A mini comparison" Thread.
Geez Louis!! Wheel of Time Prequels - Head-Fi: Covering Headphones, Earphones and Portable Audio

-Warrior05's - "Liberators + SR225 review"
Which amp is better for RS-1? - Head-Fi: Covering Headphones, Earphones and Portable Audio


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-SR325(original)

- Review by Ross."Grado SR 325 Revisited "
Where can I get the Iriver Slim X in Sweden? - Head-Fi: Covering Headphones, Earphones and Portable Audio

Review by Mcbiff "MDR-CD3000 vs Grado SR-325"
Rega Ear - Head-Fi: Covering Headphones, Earphones and Portable Audio

-From the Archive -RickG "Grado SR325-becoming my favorite..."
You guys (AND ESPECIALLY JUDE!!) have to read this! - Head-Fi: Covering Headphones, Earphones and Portable Audio

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-[size=medium]SR325i[/size]

Serial number list - "325i Members Club."
k24p,px100,ksc75,porta/sportapro,igrado. - Head-Fi: Covering Headphones, Earphones and Portable Audio

GoRedwings19's - "325i's:Is it hype or balls????" Thread.
555es and Stax 0mega 2 - Head-Fi: Covering Headphones, Earphones and Portable Audio


Cerebral_Mamba's -"I like the SR60 over 325i, totally confused "
FS Grado SR200 - Head-Fi: Covering Headphones, Earphones and Portable Audio

Review by Davesrose "325is: shootout at the Sennheiser coral"
Last Day $20 Google Checkout Buy.com - Head-Fi: Covering Headphones, Earphones and Portable Audio

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-HF-1

- Wmcmanus's "HF-1 Index Thread" (Amazing Resource)
2 quick questions please........ - Head-Fi: Covering Headphones, Earphones and Portable Audio

Serial number list. "Official HF-1 Serial Number List"
NAD C521BEE or Cambridge Audio Azur 340C? - Head-Fi: Covering Headphones, Earphones and Portable Audio

-Mrarroyo's - "HF-1 ===> Are we going crazy? " Thread.
"My Music" folder on my computer - Head-Fi: Covering Headphones, Earphones and Portable Audio

-Review "HF-1:An Attempted Unbiased Review"
Do not discuss illegal downloading or copying - Head-Fi: Covering Headphones, Earphones and Portable Audio

- Review by Illah "My Grado HF-1 Review"
My trip to Yosemite (Warning, pictures) - Head-Fi: Covering Headphones, Earphones and Portable Audio
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-[size=medium]RS2[/size]

-Pete7's "RS-2's vs. 325i's " Thread
New Creative player... - Head-Fi: Covering Headphones, Earphones and Portable Audio

-The marchingmule's "I finally met a Grado (RS-2), and..." Thread.
Where would you the Rocky Horror Picture Show among best soundtracks? - Head-Fi: Covering Headphones, Earphones and Portable Audio


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-[size=small]RS1[/size]

- "How old is Grado RS-1 ?"
SOLD: Ipod 4th Gen 20gb - Head-Fi: Covering Headphones, Earphones and Portable Audio


"RS-1 Appreciation Thread starts here!!!!"
AV-710, multiple sound source? - Head-Fi: Covering Headphones, Earphones and Portable Audio

- "new Grado RS1 box because of Sept. 11"
Can I be a fringe member? - Head-Fi: Covering Headphones, Earphones and Portable Audio

- "Grado RS-1 no longer ships in a wooden box?"
FS: 4.5" mini to mini Optical Cable - Head-Fi: Covering Headphones, Earphones and Portable Audio

Review by Carlo. "impressions from RS-1 audition"
SOLD: SUPER MINT SONY DISCMAN D-777!!!! - Head-Fi: Covering Headphones, Earphones and Portable Audio

Balisarda's "Grado RS-1 Impressions "
How can I accomplish this setup? - Head-Fi: Covering Headphones, Earphones and Portable Audio

-Clony's "My Grado RS1 dont have SN number, why?"
HELP: how to supply 220v 50Hz input in US with 110v 60Hz?? - Head-Fi: Covering Headphones, Earphones and Portable Audio

External Review Stereophile RS1 Wes Phillips
Stereophile: Grado Reference Series One Headphones

-kontai69's "A "Late Friday" RS-1"
hickcity - Head-Fi: Covering Headphones, Earphones and Portable Audio

-kramer5150's "flat pads on RS1?"
a newb station (need feedback) - Head-Fi: Covering Headphones, Earphones and Portable Audio

- "Grado Rs-1: Opinions Wanted ASAP!"
how do they determine impedence values?? - Head-Fi: Covering Headphones, Earphones and Portable Audio

-Rhythmdevils's "Grado rs-1 -- detailed, or shallow?"
Help With PSU for Home-Vibe - Head-Fi: Covering Headphones, Earphones and Portable Audio

-Fake RS-1 TV Comercial (by me)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VowAKEjDgtI


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[size=medium]GS1000[/size]

Review by Zanth > "Review: Grado Statement 1000 " Thread.
What's the easiest to use freeware CD copy program? - Head-Fi: Covering Headphones, Earphones and Portable Audio

- Mrarroyo's Grado GS1000 in the house..." Thread
Any success in converting? - Head-Fi: Covering Headphones, Earphones and Portable Audio

- Dr. Sade's "GS1000 vs HD650" Thread.
Recommended headphone for Ipod Out - E500/ GS-1000? - Head-Fi: Covering Headphones, Earphones and Portable Audio

- Humanflz's - "Some thoughts on GS1000s "
ATH SJ5 vs K81DJ - Page 5 - Head-Fi: Covering Headphones, Earphones and Portable Audio

Audiofiler's -"GS1000 Official Customer Satisfaction" Thread.
IC: Sony MDR-CD900ST, HD595 - Head-Fi: Covering Headphones, Earphones and Portable Audio

"Serial number list. "Official GS1000 Serial Number "
Amp Question - Head-Fi: Covering Headphones, Earphones and Portable Audio

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[size=medium]PS-1 Pro[/size]

Review by Zanth. "GRADO PS-1: The Be All & End All Of Grados?"
ipod mini with ety er-6? - Head-Fi: Covering Headphones, Earphones and Portable Audio

- Goredwings19's "PS-1's: WHat to expect?" Thread.
Happy birthday Blessingx - Head-Fi: Covering Headphones, Earphones and Portable Audio


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HP1000/HP1/HP2/HP3

-Nikongod's "hp1000 appreciation thread" >> FS: Corda Head five as new condition #465 - Head-Fi: Covering Headphones, Earphones and Portable Audio

Review by Skyline889 "Grado HP-2: Review " >> Dt770 headband making clicking noise - Head-Fi: Covering Headphones, Earphones and Portable Audio


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-[size=medium]Alessandro MS1[/size]

-Efn's "Alessandro Music Series MS1 FAN CLUB!" Thread.>> Purchase: Xin SuperMacro IV in Canada - Head-Fi: Covering Headphones, Earphones and Portable Audio


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-[size=medium]Alessandro MS2[/size]

-Hekoman's "Just got my MS2i,.share the love."Thread (with pics) >> My Home-Vibe review (Amping the MS-1) - Head-Fi: Covering Headphones, Earphones and Portable Audio

-Bookkeepers son's "MS-2 (MS-2i) appreciation thread" E4c and E4 pic... Shure build quality...? - Head-Fi: Covering Headphones, Earphones and Portable Audio


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-[size=medium]Alessandro MS Pro[/size]

-Vertigo-1's "Allesandro Grado MSP impressions"
tdibrent - Head-Fi: Covering Headphones, Earphones and Portable Audio




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Grado/Alessandro Mods Section:

General Grado/Alessandro mods:

- Senn hd414 Yellow Pads.
Retail 2002

- Mattg3's "Headband mods" (Pics inside)
amplifier selection help - Head-Fi: Covering Headphones, Earphones and Portable Audio

- Kramer5150's -"Post your grado mods"Thread (with pics).
Looking to buy Beyer DT 250... - Head-Fi: Covering Headphones, Earphones and Portable Audio

- C-Pads
Grado C-Pads, Grado Pads by Larry

-TTVJ Flats-
Grado Flat Pads - $35.00 : TTVJ, Todd The Vinyl Junkie

- Grado Liberators
Liberator Grado Headphones Soundstage Improverc

- Kramer5150's "Grado BASSHEAD Mod."...
problems with cmoy - Head-Fi: Covering Headphones, Earphones and Portable Audio

-J-pak's "..removing the Grado "button?"
Balanced RCA output Soundcard ? - Head-Fi: Covering Headphones, Earphones and Portable Audio

-Footemp's "Quick and Dirty Grado mod..."(pics)
Conundrum: For my nano - Grados SR80 or Shure 2c - Head-Fi: Covering Headphones, Earphones and Portable Audio

-From the Archive Joelongwood "Grado Pad Squash Mod"
what type of caps for Meier-crossfeed? - Head-Fi: Covering Headphones, Earphones and Portable Audio

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Model specific mods.

-SR60 Mods.
-kontai69's SR-60 grill and Dynamat mod...
Do I need a Headphone amp + my Reciever?! - Head-Fi: Covering Headphones, Earphones and Portable Audio

-BowerR64's " Grado clipons " (with pics)
Sorry, please recommend a set of cans for me - Head-Fi: Covering Headphones, Earphones and Portable Audio

-BowerR64's "SR60 to SS60 "streetstyle" mod "
Where to buy in Australia?? - Head-Fi: Covering Headphones, Earphones and Portable Audio

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SR125 Mods

Gradojunkie's -"My SR125 UpGrados" (With pics)
How to ruin a pair of HD25sp - Head-Fi: Covering Headphones, Earphones and Portable Audio

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-325i mods
-Kees' "VERY easy 325i mod."
Help finding replacement ear pads - Head-Fi: Covering Headphones, Earphones and Portable Audio

-Kees' "The next 325i mod."
have spdif cable, dac does not have input, help - Head-Fi: Covering Headphones, Earphones and Portable Audio

- Jrussel6's "my [madman] 325/beyerpad[mod]"
ultimate ears 5pro or 5EB? - Head-Fi: Covering Headphones, Earphones and Portable Audio

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-Rs1 mods

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Grado/Alessandro Fun Section .... Ha Ha Ha .?[/

Scientific proof Alessadro headphones are fun? ,...>
Onkyo SE-150 PCI Mod? - Head-Fi: Covering Headphones, Earphones and Portable Audio

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[MaZa]

For Grado mods, you could add C-Pads from http://www.headphile.com/ by Larry.

And Liberators, but I dont remember the site ATM.

Share the love? Grados kick ass for me.

 

[Jahn]

All things Grado should begin with this bit of light reading-

http://www4.head-fi.com/forums/showthread.php?t=129877

 

[adanac061]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jahn /img/forum/go_quote.gif All things Grado should begin with this bit of light reading- http://www4.head-fi.com/forums/showthread.php?t=129877

Is that the same thread i have under essential threads? or a different one?

 

[MaZa]

Quote:

Originally Posted by adanac061 /img/forum/go_quote.gif Is that the same thread i have under essential threads? or a different one?

Same.

 

[GlendaleViper]

There are a number of excellent direct and comparitive reviews in the full featured section, too:

HP-2 vs. Stax Lambda PRO

Grado SR325 (original)

RS-2 vs. Senn HD600 and 2 Audio-Technica offerings

Grado RS-1 vs. HP-1 vs. HP-2

HP-1 with other amps and cans

RS-1 Impressions

RS-1 and MS Pro

SR200 review

RS-1 vs. the big dog dynamics

Another SR200 review

PS-1 comparative review

SR225 pad swapping comparison

 

[kramer5150]

Of course this is a no-brainer...

http://www.gradolabs.com/

 

[NiceCans]

Quote:

Originally Posted by MaZa /img/forum/go_quote.gif And Liberators, but I dont remember the site ATM.

http://www.dark-audio.com/liberator/

 

[adanac061]

xx

 

[feh1325]

alessandro!

 

[reivaj]

Yeah Alessandro should be included by all means.

 

[GlendaleViper]

Definitely include Alessandro. HF-1 is out of production, to answer your other question. It was a limited run of 450, I believe?

 

[ecclesand]

Wow...what timing. I just ordered the MS1 earlier today. Just had to try out the Gradoesque sound!

 

[GlendaleViper]

Quote:

Originally Posted by ecclesand /img/forum/go_quote.gif Wow...what timing. I just ordered the MS1 earlier today. Just had to try out the Gradoesque sound!

Hey, if it's any indication, one of Head-Fi's celebrated members, LFF, has the same(ish) avatar... wearing RS-1s!

 

[GlorytheWiz825]

This is an excellent thread. Keep up the good work!