Much as I love my Grados, I would NEVER be without my (Colorware) red and black ensemble of Sennheiser HDVD800 DAC / amp, Norne Draug 2 cable, and HD 800 headphones. I loved them with the stock cable, and they are great v n better, consistent with the above-cited review article, with the Norne Draug 2!
Congratulations, very nice looking. Would you mind taking a photo of the opposite side (the side facing your head) of 1 of the rodblocks so I can see how the 2 halves are connected?
I only listened to the RS1i w/flat pads that 1 night, and a little bit yesterday afternoon while I was playing around with upsampling via the Spring and Roon being I never tried it before. They sounded better yesterday afternoon than the first night (in NOS/44.1kHz mode.) Last night I ended up listening to the 009 last, so I'll have to get back to the RS1i w/flats maybe tonight. For me, it's a totally different sound with the flats, and I'm not sure I care for it. But again, I do and will spend enough time with them until I'm able to sat for sure if I like them. I'll keep you posted on that.How are the flat pads holding up with the RS1 ?
I like how you give different gear more chances
If you stay in this hobby long enough and hang around head-fi....great chance of this happening
I have owned the HD650 three times.
I have had the RS1 twice
Seems many here have done this a bit, and it is fun to read about to see what gear they have done it with.
The Atticus has taken up most of my time at this time. it is a heavy headphone, but I can wear it for hours no problem, very comfy
I sprinkle in RS1 & HD800 when no one is in the next room watching TV or close to me.
I love the Atticus for this reason, being mostly closed, but sounds open and my wife does not hear any noise leaking when she is near by.
I am not somebody that cares much about reading charts ...if that was the case I probably would not like the Grado sound, but I love it!
Same with the Atticus...it is just some real fun sound.
I will be very interested to see how it plays out for you.
@jaywillin What gear have you owned at least twice ?
My first 2 Grado were the 80i/325is and I wanted to try the 325is with the G cushions, and for me, they immediately ruined everything I enjoyed about them. Glad you enjoy them, though.
well rs1 button with flat pad, if i have to be honest, it's like grado sound on steroid, it's the best explanation i could give. i like it but for most people it's probably too much
you should try closed back headphones joseph! be our guidance, it's hard for me to enjoy closed back headphones and i think it's also apply for grado fans. so if you could find closed back headphones you like, chances are we're probably going to like it
You can also try the tape mod on them
Maybe one day, but I really have no reason sound leakage wise to try closed back headphones. I do think I'd prefer the openness of the sound compared to feeling like I'm possibly closed in.you should try closed back headphones joseph! be our guidance, it's hard for me to enjoy closed back headphones and i think it's also apply for grado fans. so if you could find closed back headphones you like, chances are we're probably going to like it
I found the exact opposite of what you're findings are. I found that the bass is definitely stronger and punchier (which I like) but at the expense of the highs and transparency lacking maybe a bit too much, as well as the vocals sounding a bit different than I'm used to. Again, I need to spend more time with the flat pads, though, which I might do in a little while being it's miserable outside this afternoon.
I don't specifically remember tbh. I just remember I was using them (over regular l-cush) prior to moving up to the ttvj flats
Well I listened to my RS1i this afternoon like I said I was going to, and I must say I did like what I was hearing.
