Does it bother anyone that Grados measurements are so terrible. THD, l&r frequency response, squarewave etc etc
Objectively Grado is one of the worst haha but there's something cool and unique about using the ear as John does when tuning these drivers. I respect good stats and low thd and I use fr graphs a lot to get an idea of a headphone. But obviously above all else is sound and that's what keeps me a gradohead.
What you guys think.. good that their stats are bad.. a bad thing? or perhaps you don't care either way.
I lean towards it being a bad thing as I feel they could keep their signature sound while also hoping r&d and making things technically great too. Not sure though just my two cents.
I agree with said statements. I feel that if Grado Headphones were an particular amp topology, it would be a tube amp. Just like a tube amp imparts it's pleasant distortion so too does a Grado impart its unique sonics albeit without the stellar measurements. They still sound right to me in so many ways! Cheers