It's sad, but the RS1e, are proof, that newer, doesn't always mean better, just different. That's why, thanks to kayandjohn, I have a brand new pair of ''old'' RS1 on the way.
It's normal to have preferences when we own many pairs of headphones, Based on what you're saying you're not a collector. Like I've said if you buy for a reason, and not just for the sake of ownig as many pairs of headphones as possible, I don't consider you a collector.
Just to be clear, I have nothing against people who collect headphones. Some people collect cars, others collect headphones, it's all good.
No, I'm definitely not a collector or I would have kept (almost) every HP that I had at my house and it would would have been way too many for me. I even sold my Bushmills-X which are sought after right now and are IMO going to be a "collectors" HP one day.
I have nothing against anyone who collects anything either, but its just not my thing.
It's sad, but the RS1e, are proof, that newer, doesn't always mean better, just different. That's why, thanks to kayandjohn, I have a brand new pair of ''old'' RS1 on the way.
I purchased a pair of 325e a couple weeks ago and put about 50+ hours so far. I must say I do enjoy them more than the 325is version I owned and they are sounding better as the break in. Seems smoother and less "in your face" and I can listen to them for longer periods with less fatigue. Bass is a tad deeper. Treble is a bit more refined. I do however miss a bit of the upper midrange attack of the previous "i" series. My first Grado's were SR80 purchased in the mid 90's.
My other headphones are a pair of Stax electrostatics I've owned and listened to extensively since the early 90's (I probably need to retire those, but they still sound great), Sennheiser HD600s and various IEMs.
My SR 225i Came today, right out of the box which is a light pale green colour, the cables much thicker than my grado sr 325i bronze, and a little shorter....But looking inside I can see the RED drivers...does this mean they maybe the newer E type ???....there is no number on box, etc...only the sellers number on the back, serial number, etc....What do you think ?...
Also right out of the box into my schiit magni 2 they sound very good....and this can only get better.....was a bit light when first turned d on.....But then I squeezed the jack into my grado extension lead a bit and wow much better......had me fooled for a bit..hopefully all ok from now on.
My SR 225i Came today, right out of the box which is a light pale green colour, the cables much thicker than my grado sr 325i bronze, and a little shorter....But looking inside I can see the RED drivers...does this mean they maybe the newer E type ???....there is no number on box, etc...only the sellers number on the back, serial number, etc....What do you think ?...
Also right out of the box into my schiit magni 2 they sound very good....and this can only get better.....was a bit light when first turned d on.....But then I squeezed the jack into my grado extension lead a bit and wow much better......had me fooled for a bit..hopefully all ok from now on.
Sounds like you have a hybrid 225i / 225e; these were sold for a while before the 'e' series was officially released.
One other thing to check - hold one of the earcups up to the light, looking through the wire mesh at the back. You should see a ring of circular holes surrounding the central red metal plate. These holes are covered in a thin layer of felt, but on the 225e the two holes either side of where the cable is soldered onto the driver will be opened, so will let more light through.
Can't really see to tell you the truth...even with a mag glass, when I shine the mag glass which lights up by the way on the other side , looking at the side which touches the ears I can see a circles of light shinning . so maybe I do have the holes ?
Just had another look , and all I can say is that when I hold the phones up to the light , then look from either side I can see a full circle of about 8 holes ?...... no felt ?,
if that helps...lol.... I assume I have the first 225i e then ?
Can't really see to tell you the truth...even with a mag glass, when I shine the mag glass which lights up by the way on the other side , looking at the side which touches the ears I can see a circles of light shinning . so maybe I do have the holes ? Just had another look , and all I can say is that when I hold the phones up to the light , then look from either side I can see a full circle of about 8 holes ?...... no felt ?,
if that helps...lol.... I assume I have the first 225i e then ?
Two years ago, at the Montréal Hi-Fi show, I listened to Sofia Peterson's version of Hallelujah, with a pair of Stax SR-007MkII, and I remember being very impress with their sound quality. I can only imagine how good the MkI must sound.
Hey guys I wish this were true. I actually ordered one from said sight a few days ago. I found that on the actual shipping confirmation it was a RS1e. When I called to ask about it they said that the SKU # is the same for both and that they no longer have the RS1i. So I cancelled my order. My search continues.....
Hey guys I wish this were true. I actually ordered one from said sight a few days ago. I found that on the actual shipping confirmation it was a RS1e. When I called to ask about it they said that the SKU # is the same for both and that they no longer have the RS1i. So I cancelled my order. My search continues.....
Yes. They have the "e" series model for every Grado HP except the PS1000 which is a Special Order item. When you think about being that; the Rs1i is being advertised as 10% off MSRP and the order is filled with a Rs1e (unless they fixed it yesterday after I spoke to customer service) you are essentially getting a RS1e at a 10% discount!!
Yes. They have the "e" series model for every Grado HP except the PS1000 which is a Special Order item. When you think about being that; the Rs1i is being advertised as 10% off MSRP and the order is filled with a Rs1e (unless they fixed it yesterday after I spoke to customer service) you are essentially getting a RS1e at a 10% discount!!
Sorry for the misleading info, thanks for clearing this up…but their ad makes it sound like they have 3 NOS RS-1i's left, they should correct it.
Sonic Electronix also stated at one time they had the PS-1000i (when I was purchasing them)…and there is no (i) series.
Sorry for the misleading info, thanks for clearing this up…but their ad makes it sound like they have 3 NOS RS-1i's left, they should correct it.
Sonic Electronix also stated at one time they had the PS-1000i (when I was purchasing them)…and there is no (i) series.
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