[wormsdriver]

Bah! The left driver on my Gs1ki bit the dust yesterday morning while watching a movie. I started hearing a distortion on the left side when low frequencies came on, then in a matter of seconds the volume on that side started dropping till it was completely dead.

They are now on their way to Brooklyn for repairs...

my 325e's just made that trip, new drivers, added a 1/4" jack, and back to me in just over a week, listening to them right now !

that's great news Jay! Last time I sent in a pair of sr80's it took em like a month to get back, hopefully I get them back within two weeks.

 

[jaywillin]

that's great news Jay! Last time I sent in a pair of sr80's it took em like a month to get back, hopefully I get them back within two weeks.

they told me about two weeks, and i got a pleasant surprise one day in the mail , i didn't get a notice that they were even on the way back 

 

[wormsdriver]

I was considering (for a second) to have them put a 1/8" cable, but I'd rather it stays a 1/4". Can't wait to have them back!

 

[whirlwind]

 

  Congrats, Joseph....you looking for a better SS amp than the soloist ?

Thank you!
I had my heart set on a GS-1 when I decided to get a S amp…so I went on HeadAmps site and ordered a GS-1 only realize when I went to proceed to pay, it was then the site said "sold out". I didn't know they haven't been made for a while now, so I bought the Soloist, but all along knew if I found a GS-1, I would buy it, and the opportunity came along, so I bought it. It's not so much that I was looking for a better SS amp, the Soloist is a great amp, and wouldn't have bought anything else if the opportunity for the GS-1 didn't come along. So I just need to listen to the GS-1 (only listened for less than an hour before) and hear which I prefer. I'm also waiting for the upgraded Dynalo+ modules from Justin at HeadAmp to arrive and hear how they sound. In the very short listening time, the amp sounds very smooth/natural. 
 

  very nice joseph !

Thank's Jay!
I'll give some impressions in couple of days.

Well, Congrats, Joseph...I am glad you find one...they are supposedly a very, very nice amp....your cans deserve it 

 
Everybody getting their new amps is making me impatient in getting mine.....been waiting for months now......breathe deep....relax   

 

  Great thanks for that feedback!!  I really appreciate it.
I am asking about the EZ pads for my SennGrado modded SR60i... which has a pretty pronounced bass-heavy signature.  So I want to try the EZ G-cush pads to try and tame the bass and also increase soundstage / imaging.

In my experience when putting the G cushion on any Grado, that did not come with it as stock.....it did just what you are looking for....less bass and increased soundstage, you should be good.
 

Bah! The left driver on my Gs1ki bit the dust yesterday morning while watching a movie. I started hearing a distortion on the left side when low frequencies came on, then in a matter of seconds the volume on that side started dropping till it was completely dead.
They are now on their way to Brooklyn for repairs...

Sorry to hear this, worms.....hopefully that will make a fast and healthy recovery and be home soon!

 

[wormsdriver]

********snip Sorry to hear this, worms.....hopefully that will make a fast and healthy recovery and be home soon!

thanks. as luck would have it (I guess), I had just sold my Sr225 earlier that day (or the day before?), so that cash will go into bringing the Gs1ki home!

 

[whirlwind]

Yeah, I saw that those nice pink driver 225's had sold.

 

[wormsdriver]

  Yeah, I saw that those nice pink driver 225's had sold.

between the Ps1k, Gs1ki and Pink Rs1 + limited listening time, the 225 weren't getting used at all. They deserve a new home where hopefully they'll be more appreciated 

 

[whirlwind]

A pink driver RS1....now there is a rare headphone 

 

 

[wormsdriver]

  A pink driver RS1....now there is a rare headphone 

 

comes with a purdy wooden box too!

       
 

 

Spoiler: Warning: Spoiler!

 

 

 

[whirlwind]

Wonderful....and very tuff to find!

 

[joseph69]

I just need the 325is (yep, specifically, the IS) to fill in the blank, and then that's it for the upgraditus instinct in me.

Best of luck with that! 

 
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Bah! The left driver on my Gs1ki bit the dust yesterday morning while watching a movie. I started hearing a distortion on the left side when low frequencies came on, then in a matter of seconds the volume on that side started dropping till it was completely dead.
They are now on their way to Brooklyn for repairs...

Sorry to hear this.

 

  Well, Congrats, Joseph...I am glad you find one...they are supposedly a very, very nice amp....your cans deserve it 

 
Everybody getting their new amps is making me impatient in getting mine.....been waiting for months now......breathe deep....relax   

 
In my experience when putting the G cushion on any Grado, that did not come with it as stock.....it did just what you are looking for....less bass and increased soundstage, you should be good.
 
Sorry to hear this, worms.....hopefully that will make a fast and healthy recovery and be home soon!

Thank you again whirlwind!
Patience…before you know it you will have your new amp, then you can sit down and enjoy it!
And from all the rave posts/reviews, Glenn's amps are well worth the wait, and your almost there!
I also agree that the (G) cushions on any SR/RS model does exactly what your describing…but is not for my tastes.

 

[HPiper]

  my 325e's just made that trip, new drivers, added a 1/4" jack, and back to me in just over a week, listening to them right now !

What is going on with all these failures on the new Grado's?

 

[jaywillin]

 
What is going on with all these failures on the new Grado's?

not sure, my driver just blew, POP, and it was gone
worms was an "i" so it was older

 

[joseph69]

My 325is (about 3yrs old) out of no were just lost its detail/clarity (2-3 months ago). It sounded very veiled/muffled and I could only hear the lower frequencies for the most part, so I sent them to Grado ($40.00 or $45.00) and they came back perfect sounding again! Took me almost a month to get them back.

 

[plonter]

The 325's sound warm and bassy next to the HD800, "tubey" sounding. 
 
joseph69, I hope maybe my 325e's got sick too