[stvn758]

They look pretty decent. Will put in my save for later section.

I can't even remember what the original pads were like, I bought a set of Bowls as found on the more expensive Grado's, probably more for comfort. Now I have a balanced cable it's really bass heavy so I thought I would go back to the thinner ones, get that Grado sparkle back.

https://www.grado.co.uk/accessories/grado-sr225e-sr325e-rs1e-rs2e-ps500e-cushions.html#tab0

These are the originals, not very special to honest.

 

[Dobrescu George]

I've always been tempted to buy a pair of 80s just to try them out. Seems that it's a great value for $100

They really are

I found very few that provide this value

@Dobrescu George Big SR80e fan here - will certainly watch your take on it tonight. I like reading your reviews - so will probably subscribe to your channel.

Thank you very much for your kind words

I think it is one of the best headphones to get a little taste of Grado but for not quite that big of a coin

 

[ruhenheiM]

italian grado everyone
https://spiritsoundstore.com/it/spirit-torino?order=product.price.asc

i wonder if their earpads would work with grado... probably need to install some kind of adapters first
https://spiritsoundstore.com/it/ragnarr-super-leggera-pad-ricambio
https://spiritsoundstore.com/it/super-leggera-pad-ricambio

 

[Shane D]

italian grado everyone
https://spiritsoundstore.com/it/spirit-torino?order=product.price.asc

i wonder if their earpads would work with grado... probably need to install some kind of adapters first
https://spiritsoundstore.com/it/ragnarr-super-leggera-pad-ricambio
https://spiritsoundstore.com/it/super-leggera-pad-ricambio

Not cheap at all. Of course no great Italian product is.

Shane D

 

[HungryPanda]

Spirit headphones are wonderful. I'm very fortunate to have a set.

 

[ParaLoganGrado]

italian grado everyone
https://spiritsoundstore.com/it/spirit-torino?order=product.price.asc

i wonder if their earpads would work with grado... probably need to install some kind of adapters first
https://spiritsoundstore.com/it/ragnarr-super-leggera-pad-ricambio
https://spiritsoundstore.com/it/super-leggera-pad-ricambio

Hmm, so is Grado a kind of "OEM" for a few companies? Of course we have Alessandro, this company, and at least one other company in this thread I have seen that makes their own twist based on Grado cans. Interesting.

 

[wormsdriver]

Hmm, so is Grado a kind of "OEM" for a few companies? Of course we have Alessandro, this company, and at least one other company in this thread I have seen that makes their own twist based on Grado cans. Interesting.

I don't believe Grado Labs has anything to do with Spirit headphones out of Italy.

 

[ruhenheiM]

Hmm, so is Grado a kind of "OEM" for a few companies? Of course we have Alessandro, this company, and at least one other company in this thread I have seen that makes their own twist based on Grado cans. Interesting.

as far as i know they used to mod grado and then start selling their own headphones with third party drivers, not sure about current models. a bit similar like mr.speakers story

closed back

open back

 

[THGM]

Analogue Seduction have a special offer for a pair of PS1000e headphones, reduced to clear:
https://www.analogueseduction.net/e...ional-series-headphones-reduced-to-clear.html

 

[Shane D]

There is a set of GS3000e's for sale on Canuck Audio Mart. They are asking $1,800.00 in Canadian funds. Supposedly mint.

Shane D

 

[joseph69]

italian grado everyone
https://spiritsoundstore.com/it/spirit-torino?order=product.price.asc

i wonder if their earpads would work with grado... probably need to install some kind of adapters first
https://spiritsoundstore.com/it/ragnarr-super-leggera-pad-ricambio
https://spiritsoundstore.com/it/super-leggera-pad-ricambio

Spirit headphones are wonderful. I'm very fortunate to have a set.

Going to take a look around at CanJam NYC this Feb and see if I can find these to have a listen.

 

[Roasty]

Hey guys.
I've owned the Grado 325i, and the Alessandro ms1 and ms2e. I've always found the highs on these models a bit harsh and too bright.

Would the GS2k or GS3k be a better bet? I do not have the chance to audition, but they're easily available via online purchase.

I think I have a decent line up of headphones so far, and have a ZMF VC on order. what would the Grado GS series bring to the table?

 

[ruthieandjohn]

The GS2000e is less bright than the SR325i (I don’t have the GS3000e so cannot comment on that). The PS500e is generally the least bright of the Grado headphones.

 

[lugnut]

italian grado everyone
https://spiritsoundstore.com/it/spirit-torino?order=product.price.asc

Italian Grados with ZMF Prices !

 

[Shane D]

Hey guys.
I've owned the Grado 325i, and the Alessandro ms1 and ms2e. I've always found the highs on these models a bit harsh and too bright.

Would the GS2k or GS3k be a better bet? I do not have the chance to audition, but they're easily available via online purchase.

I think I have a decent line up of headphones so far, and have a ZMF VC on order. what would the Grado GS series bring to the table?

I can't relate directly to the models mentioned, but I started out with the SR325e's. I found them a lot of fun, but noisy (bright). I then jumped up the GH2. It was a home run! All the fun and none of the noise.
I have thought about jumping to the GS3000e's, but MAN that is a ton of money.

I would assume the higher end ones would be smoother, while retaining the fun.

I tested out the PS500e's. They did indeed get rid of all the noise from the SR325e's, but they also took out all the fun, to me.

Maybe you could buy a set of GS3000e's with a return policy? I would think that 10 days would be enough. If you are not annoyed by the noise or underwhelmed by the sound you have a winner.

Shane D