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May 31, 2017 at 12:27 PM Post #35,641 of 65,605
Dulalala said:
Did you mean the SR80 and SR325? I couldn't find RS80 and RS325 but I found the RS1 and RS2.
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whoops. that is what i meant indeed :)
 
Jun 1, 2017 at 12:47 AM Post #35,642 of 65,605
it's official guys!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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http://www.gradolabs.com/headphones/professional-series/item/69-ps2000e
http://www.4ourears.net/ps2000e_p/4e-ps2000e.htm?fromgrado=yes
price: ps1000+gs1000
and i guess they're going to use maple from now on
 
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Jun 1, 2017 at 4:25 AM Post #35,643 of 65,605
Jun 1, 2017 at 4:36 AM Post #35,644 of 65,605
Quite a bold statement...

Grado Labs is proud to introduce our new flagship headphone, the PS2000e. This is simply the best headphone we have ever produced and, in the opinion of many, the best headphone in the world. Developing the PS2000e has taken almost 2 years, on top of our 64 years of audio experience, but we wouldn't stop till we knew we had gotten it right.
 
Jun 1, 2017 at 5:28 AM Post #35,645 of 65,605
hahaha you forgot to quote this
The PS2000e retains the world famous Grado signature sound, and takes it to a new level of refinement. Be transported. Be Grado.


it's still a grado headphone i guess. from my experience listened gh1 the first grado headphone built from maple and read of gs2000e with little bit less v sounding. ps2000e maybe sounded like more balance ps1000e with little bit more clarity and hopefully better bass response. one thing for sure this headphone still heavy but judging from the headband, it's probably a lot more comfort than ps1000e because of wider and more padding headband. i'm doubt it would be worth to upgrade from ps1000e but i really want to try it tough

those $2700 price tag kinda hurt. i'm guessing the next flagship price going to be ps2000e+ps1000e
 
Jun 1, 2017 at 6:39 AM Post #35,647 of 65,605
wormsdriver said:
as long as it "retains the world famous Grado signature sound, and takes it to a new level of refinement." sounds promising

That price though... :unamused:
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there's bright side with that price... ps1000e sounds like a bargain :D
 
Jun 1, 2017 at 7:02 AM Post #35,649 of 65,605
Wooden inner shell with aluminium body... sounds familiar.
Grado is in so good position, when gradomodders community do product designing and experimenting for them. They have to pick cherries up and make working products.
What a lovely symbiosis!
 
Jun 1, 2017 at 7:14 AM Post #35,650 of 65,605
yea it's still grado under john after all. you won't get a very ground breaking product. look at the new flagship they probably only playing with tuning and different timber. don't get me wrong it's probably sounds great as grado fans love. but looking at concrete differences between ps1000e and ps2000e it's probably only mahogany and maple for the inner shell. and that's like $1000 different in price(somebody really has to make a scientific testing between ps1000e and ps2000e just for the drivers alone) and well it's still grado. so i bet the packaging going to be exactly the same.and that's $2700 headphone.the sounds has to be perfect otherwise i don't think it's a worth upgrade
 
Jun 1, 2017 at 8:28 AM Post #35,651 of 65,605
I must say that I'm a bit surprised at the cost for the new PS2Ke (not including the 4-pin XLR cable) for an additional $170.00 bringing the total cost to $2865.00…but on the same hand, I'm not. We all know the $3K+ mark is unfortunately the trend these days for TOTL flagship headphones, and for me, hearing how Grados outperformed every TOTL headphones I've listened to in home, with the exception of Stax which comes at a much higher price point, the PS2Ke just may be a bargain in price performance ratio compared to other TOTL headphones that I personally wouldn't even consider buying after hearing them and comparing them to my PS1K. I do intend to borrow the PS2Ke from TCC after they've been loaned out and accumulate sufficient burn-in time, can't wait!
 
Jun 1, 2017 at 9:01 AM Post #35,652 of 65,605
joseph69 said:
I must say that I'm a bit surprised at the cost for the new PS2Ke (not including the 4-pin XLR cable) for an additional $170.00 bringing the total cost to $2865.00…but on the same hand, I'm not. We all know the $3K+ mark is unfortunately the trend these days for TOTL flagship headphones, and for me, hearing how Grados outperformed every TOTL headphones I've listened to in home, with the exception of Stax which comes at a much higher price point, the PS2Ke just may be a bargain in price performance ratio compared to other TOTL headphones that I personally wouldn't even consider buying after hearing them and comparing them to my PS1K. I do intend to borrow the PS2Ke from TCC after they've been loaned out and accumulate sufficient burn-in time, can't wait!
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please do get the loan program.i'm looking forward for your impression of ps2000e. yes i also hold ps1000(E in my case) as a great value. and that's actually the problem for ps2000e could it be as great value as ps1000e. especially with an $1000 extra. the sound has to be perfect because i know the packaging wouldn't be different at all and there's not going be any weight reduce for ps2000e. and don't forget with $2700 you could actually get ps1000e+decent dac/amp

looking at all the variables that differentiate ps1000e and ps2000e. it wouldn't be surprise if that paint job cost a lot of money
 
Jun 1, 2017 at 9:09 AM Post #35,653 of 65,605
ruhenheiM said:
please do get the loan program.i'm looking forward for your impression of ps2000e. yes i also hold ps1000(E in my case) as a great value. and that's actually the problem for ps2000e could it be as great value as ps1000e. especially with an $1000 extra. the sound has to be perfect because i know the packaging wouldn't be different at all and there's not going be any weight reduce for ps2000e. and don't forget with $2700 you could actually get ps1000e+decent dac/amp

looking at all the variables that differentiate ps1000e and ps2000e. it wouldn't be surprise if that paint job cost a lot of money
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I'll definitely be borrow the PS2Ke and giving my impressions. I totally agree about your statement saying the value of the PS1K/e could be the problem with the PS2Ke if it's not a very noticeable and preferable improvement for some. In the meantime, I'm looking forward to hearing impressions from others on Grados new flagship!
 
Jun 1, 2017 at 10:51 AM Post #35,654 of 65,605
Judging by what I have heard from Grados latest offerings, I have no doubt the ps2ke will be fantastic. I imagine something along the lines of the Gs2ke but more evolved.

Grado seem pretty sure of themselves making those bold statements, guess we'll find out soon! :popcorn:
 
Jun 1, 2017 at 12:41 PM Post #35,655 of 65,605
Ooooh....GOTTA HAVE IT!

Now listening to my PS1000e's through my Schiit Lyr 2 and Bifrost Multibit, pretending the "1" is a "2" and waiting for someone to offer $2,700 for my right kidney that I put in the head-fi classifieds. (Under "Sources," of course!)
 
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