XLR8
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Warning...**Subjective opinions below**
Interesting commentary.
Without a freq response graph of the new rs1e it is very hard to be rational on how the new rs1e actually does sound.
However, it's not until users compare to other superseded models that some validity can be applied to the qualitative experiences.
I have not heard the rs1e but based on the numerous reports here on head-fi going back to June and there are more than a few the proximity of the driver to the ear along with alternate/different L-cush pads suggests that the audio experience signature will be different.
How different that actually is has me on the fence about this particular model.
If anything (and again based on users feedback/auditions posted here on head-fi) the substitute for the rs1i is the new rs2e. However, how one would describe the new rs1e sound signature is up for serious contention and debate.
I will be curious what Grado do in 2015 with the rs1e and whether they will do a subtle Frankenstein revision in-house to it. Time will tell.....
Interesting commentary.
Without a freq response graph of the new rs1e it is very hard to be rational on how the new rs1e actually does sound.
However, it's not until users compare to other superseded models that some validity can be applied to the qualitative experiences.
I have not heard the rs1e but based on the numerous reports here on head-fi going back to June and there are more than a few the proximity of the driver to the ear along with alternate/different L-cush pads suggests that the audio experience signature will be different.
How different that actually is has me on the fence about this particular model.
If anything (and again based on users feedback/auditions posted here on head-fi) the substitute for the rs1i is the new rs2e. However, how one would describe the new rs1e sound signature is up for serious contention and debate.
I will be curious what Grado do in 2015 with the rs1e and whether they will do a subtle Frankenstein revision in-house to it. Time will tell.....