[ruhenheiM]

told ya, after lockdown edition yo!

https://gradolabs.com/headphones/limited-editions/item/124-hemp
using flat pad also
https://www.4ourears.net/product_p/4e-hemp-le.htm?fromgrado=yes
$420

 

[elvergun]

https://gradolabs.com/headphones/limited-editions/item/124-hemp
using flat pad also
https://www.4ourears.net/product_p/4e-hemp-le.htm?fromgrado=yes
$420

The cups are beautiful. The first thing I would do is to remove the button.

 

[ruhenheiM]

The cups are beautiful. The first thing I would do is to remove the button.

i kinda like the button looks, i know removing it would improve sound but to do such mod on limited edition grado probably not a wise move

Thankyou

Yeah never needed eq on Final Audio headphones, Sony Z1r or even my PS1000e( which I sold to fund the GS3000)

Had a pair of Gs1000i that I had for a very short time. If I eq that I may have liked it.

Have very fond memories of old button RS2 that I hope the Rs1e can rekindle.

Maybe part of the charm and sound of those old Grados are due to the flat pads.

how much difference between ps1000e and gs3000? is it pretty much similar? side step or upgrade?

 

[elvergun]

i kinda like the button looks

The button is okay looking...but it just seems kinda gimmicky.

 

[ruhenheiM]

The button is okay looking...but it just seems kinda gimmicky.

my guessing it's just for the look, vintage on ear grado pretty much all having button and flat pad, with that kind of grains, it's just look super antique

 

[Rebel Chris]

Maybe the Grado Hemp design has to grow on me. Like the classic button better.

I really appreciate the fact Grado comes up with 'affordable' limeted editions. Not only 1k or higher.

Grado, I would like to see a teak or blackwood edition. (Looking jealous at ZMF)

 

[elvergun]

I really appreciate the fact Grado comes up with 'affordable' limeted editions.

The limited edition I would really like to see is the one with a detachable cables.

 

[ruhenheiM]

The limited edition I would really like to see is the one with a detachable cables.

it's already on the market. just send them to moon audio it's pretty much limited edition, haven't seen plenty of them

 

[TheMiddleSky]

https://gradolabs.com/headphones/limited-editions/item/124-hemp
using flat pad also
https://www.4ourears.net/product_p/4e-hemp-le.htm?fromgrado=yes
$420

Crazily beautiful!

 

[Gippy]

The Grado Hemp is a big meme. $420. I don't think I'll jump the gun on it immediately, though. The idea of buying a headphone that is literally a medium density fiberboard mashup (hemp + maple) instead of a true tonewood doesn't sit well with me. What's next, a Grado with cups made of particle board? Also, my experience with their maple headphones (GH1, GS2000e) is that they're tuned brighter than usual. Perhaps that's why they're using flat pads, as using the L or G cushions would make the treble way too hot.

Hopefully whoever gets this can compare it against the other wooden Grados in the ballpark: GH3, RS2e, and HF3. I have a feeling that the HF3 would come out as the winner, as it was tuned for more discerning ears. The problem is that other than collectors or retail shops, few people have multiple mid-priced models. It's better to just save and go for one of the high-end models.

 

[ruhenheiM]

The Grado Hemp is a big meme. $420. I don't think I'll jump the gun on it immediately, though. The idea of buying a headphone that is literally a medium density fiberboard mashup (hemp + maple) instead of a true tonewood doesn't sit well with me. What's next, a Grado with cups made of particle board?

Also, my experience with their maple headphones (GH1, GS2000e) is that they're tuned brighter than usual. Perhaps that's why they're using flat pads, as using the L or G cushions would make the treble way too hot.

isn't mdf board being used for most of speaker enclosure? or was it plywood?

 

[TooFrank]

Beautiful.

People who are not into watches will not know just what a great watch that is.

I've been eyeing a Portugieser for a long time...but the crazy price has kept me at bay (for now).

Go for the Portugieser. I bought one 2,5 years ago after looking for several years. It was a tough decision but I’ve never looked back. With a brown strap it is an excellent match with both the GH2 and the GS2ke...

 

[peskypesky]

The limited edition I would really like to see is the one with a detachable cables.

I would prefer that to be in unlimited production.

 

[elvergun]

Go for the Portugieser. I bought one 2,5 years ago after looking for several years. It was a tough decision but I’ve never looked back. With a brown strap it is an excellent match with both the GH2 and the GS2ke...

Well, see, that is the problem...I don't have a GH2.

Once I get the GH2 I'll get the the Portugieser.

 

[ogidigo]

Wanting to start at the Grado world. Which one would you guys recommend as the first one?