[PhenixS1970]

More brown. Mine (GH2) are kind of reddish. Is it maybe the dark lighting or are they a solid brown?

My GH2 where completely dark brown (I posted some pics of them a couple of pages back). These are kind of a lighter brown but with a distinct pattern of the nerves of the wood which are darker. Certainly not a hint of reddish in my pair.

I just had a look at the pic on the G website and my pair certainly has a lot more wood nerves in them (and looks better to me).

 

[Shane D]

My GH2 where completely dark brown (I posted some pics of them a couple of pages back). These are kind of a lighter brown but with a distinct pattern of the nerves of the wood which are darker. Certainly not a hint of reddish in my pair.

I just had a look at the pic on the G website and my pair certainly has a lot more wood nerves in them (and looks better to me).

I just pulled my headphones off their hook. Lighting makes a HUGE difference. When sunlight or even artificial light hits them, they are red. I took a pic away from the light and they are indeed brown.

Attached are a lit shot, sunlight shot and shade shot.

Shane D

 

[PhenixS1970]

I just pulled my headphones off their hook. Lighting makes a HUGE difference. When sunlight or even artificial light hits them, they are red. I took a pic away from the light and they are indeed brown.

Attached are a lit shot, sunlight shot and shade shot.

Shane D

Thank you for sharing. Mine always looked dark brown and I really loved the reddish look on some like yours posted here. But I quickly forgot about that when listening

 

[Shane D]

Thank you for sharing. Mine always looked dark brown and I really loved the reddish look on some like yours posted here. But I quickly forgot about that when listening

I can't wait to hear your feedback on your new ones. What are you looking for? When you traded in you must have had some wish in mind? Something you were looking for?

I can't imagine a better sounding Grado, for my preferences. Of course I don't have any experience in high end headphones.

Shane D

 

[PhenixS1970]

I can't wait to hear your feedback on your new ones. What are you looking for? When you traded in you must have had some wish in mind? Something you were looking for?

I can't imagine a better sounding Grado, for my preferences. Of course I don't have any experience in high end headphones.

Shane D

I got spoiled when I did that home demo of the ps2000e...I did that as I was very curious about how my G would compare to the death star of Grados lol. At that stage I had the RS2e, PS500 (first gen), GH1 and GH2. It all started with the RS2e but at the end I preferred the sound of the others. The ps2000e is amazing but 4k eur here in Belgium...way too expensive. Then they announced the GS3000e, retails here at 2k eur, and I took the jump. I wasn’t fond of the prestige series I heard (too harsh for me) but Reference and Heritage changed it all. I also tried the Sennheiser hd800s for a while....that one left me stone cold and I foud the sounstage to be unnaterally wide (but audio is personal, lol). The GH2 is such an easy listen and the GS3000e goes beyond but I can recognize that sound signature. I was also curious in the GS series as I learned that Sugden Audio used the GS1000i to voice my HA-4 amp (something about....has to sound right, lol).

 

[Shane D]

I got spoiled when I did that home demo of the ps2000e...I did that as I was very curious about how my G would compare to the death star of Grados lol. At that stage I had the RS2e, PS500 (first gen), GH1 and GH2. It all started with the RS2e but at the end I preferred the sound of the others. The ps2000e is amazing but 4k eur here in Belgium...way too expensive. Then they announced the GS3000e, retails here at 2k eur, and I took the jump. I wasn’t fond of the prestige series I heard (too harsh for me) but Reference and Heritage changed it all. I also tried the Sennheiser hd800s for a while....that one left me stone cold and I foud the sounstage to be unnaterally wide (but audio is personal, lol). The GH2 is such an easy listen and the GS3000e goes beyond but I can recognize that sound signature. I was also curious in the GS series as I learned that Sugden Audio used the GS1000i to voice my HA-4 amp (something about....has to sound right, lol).

The retail is $1,795.00US, which equates to $2,355.00Cdn, plus our 15% sales tax = WAY more money than I will ever spend on headphones.

However, I will enjoy them vicariously through your posting!

Shane D

 

[Shane D]

If anyone is looking for a Grado GH1, there is one for sale on Canuck Audio Mart. The asking price is $600.00, which is about $450.00 in US funds.

Seller is a store in Ontario.



Shane D

 

[odessamarin]

I was also curious in the GS series as I learned that Sugden Audio used the GS1000i to voice my HA-4 amp (something about....has to sound right, lol).

Try GS1000i.. you will see why they used them.

 

[PhenixS1970]

As promised a daylight picture of my gs3000e

 

[rx79ez08]

Demoed the GS3000e at the local shop yesterday.

To me the GS3000e is a smoother version of the GS2000e. While the 2000e is a great headphones, sometime I feel it is a bit harsh with vocal. That doesn't seem to be the case with the 3000e which is a bit more bass heavy and to me make for a more enjoyable listening. Speed and response seem to be on par with the GS2000e. While the PS2000e was not on demoed at the same store so I was not able to directly compare the two headphones, I think the GS3000e share a fair bit of characteristics of the PS2000e which I own.

Interestingly the 3000e seem to be made of a single wood unlike the 2000e, which is inner maple chamber and outer mahogany housing. Unsure about this but from a quick look the driver look very similar to that of the PS2000e (at least the dust cover for the driver seem identical in colour), but not 100% certain.

Was going to buy one as I am quite a fan of the GS series, but the XLR version not in stock, so will have to wait until the next shipment arrive. To me a headphones at that price point should either offer the XLR version as standard or better still a detachable cable. Grado is quite backward in this regard.

 

[rx79ez08]

Try GS1000i.. you will see why they used them.

There are multiple versions of GS1000i, with some of the driver mounted flush against the housing and some not. I personally favour earlier versions with driver mounted flush against the housing, which is closer to the GS1000.

 

[odessamarin]

There are multiple versions of GS1000i, with some of the driver mounted flush against the housing and some not. I personally favour earlier versions with driver mounted flush against the housing, which is closer to the GS1000.

After your reply, I just did this photo right away )))
To demonstrate how i like GS1000i and how I do agree with you...



PS also different cables.. some 2 wire.. some 3 wire per channel.
And all this is a beauty of Grado.. after all its handmade boutique headphones. All have something different, personal.. at least old versions. Now seems more mainstream.

 

[Shane D]

As promised a daylight picture of my gs3000e

A little bit of redness.

Shane D

 

[dr cornelius]

I'm vacationing in New York City in 2 weeks. Is there a shop there that has the entire Grado line for audition, including the new releases? Surely there must be because it's Grado's home turf. Or do I have to request an appointment at the actual Grado factory? I'd really want to try out the GS3000e and the GH4!

Try Audio 46: https://audio46.com

I use them a lot and really prefer their store, versus the typical hi-end stores. If they don’t have what you’re looking for, then try somewhere else - but I suggest starting there first. They are a very small store, but cary a lot, I wouldn’t be surprised if they have the whole Grado line. After Audio46, try In LIving Stereo: http://inlivingstereo.com/2013/grado-labs-inc/ I’m not sure about their inventory, but t’s a nice store and in a cool part of town.

Have fun in NYC!

 

[TooFrank]

I just pulled my headphones off their hook. Lighting makes a HUGE difference. When sunlight or even artificial light hits them, they are red. I took a pic away from the light and they are indeed brown.

Attached are a lit shot, sunlight shot and shade shot.

Shane D

So true. Here are my GH2s. Reddish or ? I’m still in love....