[audiobomber]

If my GS3000e's had arrived like that I would have sent them direct back to the Dealer ASAP and demand a pair with closely matching colour. You wouldn't buy an uneven and completely mismatched coloured Acoustic Guitar with cocobola wood now would you. Manufacturers using natural and precious woods normally have to wait for another batch of woods to come in with the same / similar colour cups before they start using the wood to manufacture with !

Not a comparable situation. The GS3000e is a current product, the GH2 was a limited edition, hasn't been manufactured for about three years. The dealer can't just pull a replacement off the shelf, they're obsolete. It's highly unlikely he has another pair.

A GH4 would be a viable alternative. Some people have stated in this thread that the GH2 and GH4 sound the same or similar, and the GH4 is still available for now.

 

[joseph69]

Listened to the GS3000e for another +/- 4hrs tonight, and have come to the conclusion that I'll definitely be purchasing a pair of these in the very near future. Beautifully rich and full sounding, relaxing, smooth and detailed presentation.

 

[Bonesy Jonesy]

Listened to the GS3000e for another +/- 4hrs tonight, and have come to the conclusion that I'll definitely be purchasing a pair of these in the very near future. Beautifully rich and full sounding, relaxing, smooth and detailed presentation.

Yes, my experience of these great headphones too.

 

[Bonesy Jonesy]

Not a comparable situation. The GS3000e is a current product, the GH2 was a limited edition, hasn't been manufactured for about three years. The dealer can't just pull a replacement off the shelf, they're obsolete. It's highly unlikely he has another pair.

A GH4 would be a viable alternative. Some people have stated in this thread that the GH2 and GH4 sound the same or similar, and the GH4 is still available for now.

Then I would tell the Dealer I want a huge price reduction. Then in the future when the Grado warranty has run out I would consider taking the probelm ear-cup to pieces get the wood treated by a wood specialist to get it to the same colour.

 

[Bonesy Jonesy]

Yes, my experience of these great headphones too.

It's a very organic sound that for me is quite addictive. The clarity and separation using the Hugo 2 direct is exceptional !

 

[audiobomber]

They sell them in a smaller size, but I don't know how well they will fit the S or F pads. They are indeed comfortable (really comfortable) with the L pads. They do not affect the sound at all.

The Jarmor covers do fit S-pads. I use them on my SR60.

I find they reduce the highs a touch (maybe not a bad thing), and close in the soundstage just a tiny bit with my GH4 L-pads. But hell yeah, a major improvement in comfort.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B...search_asin_image?ie=UTF8&psc=1&tag=headfi-20

EDIT: I removed this part from my post: "It's very subtle, could even be psychological". The change is definitely there, slightly more closed in, but a bit more mellow for it. Depending on preferences, source and gear, could be a benefit or a compromise. Worth a try at the price, IMO.

 

[elvergun]

The Jarmor covers do fit S-pads. I use them on my SR60.

I find they reduce the highs a touch (maybe not a bad thing), and close in the soundstage just a tiny bit with my GH4 L-pads. But hell yeah, a major improvement in comfort.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B...search_asin_image?ie=UTF8&psc=1&tag=headfi-20

EDIT: I removed this part from my post: "It's very subtle, could even be psychological". The change is definitely there, slightly more closed in, but a bit more mellow for it. Depending on preferences, source and gear, could be a benefit or a compromise. Worth a try at the price, IMO.

How well do they fit? Can you post a picture?

 

[SaturnoV]

I recently got the SR60e and I'm loving them, I really like how they sound.

Hypothetically, if you want to upgrade what would you pick (within 500€)? SR325e or RS2e?

 

[lumohomo06]

I recently got the SR60e and I'm loving them, I really like how they sound.

Hypothetically, if you want to upgrade what would you pick (within 500€)? SR325e or RS2e?

RS2e or PS500e or HEMP

 

[SaturnoV]

RS2e or PS500e or HEMP

The PS500e are well above 500€,though.

 

[lumohomo06]

Then RS2e or HEMP, whichever is cheaper in your country.

 

[audiobomber]

How well do they fit? Can you post a picture?

I managed to tell the whole story, front and back, in one image. They fit really well on both headphones. Black would look better but they were only offering grey when I ordered.

 

[therawz]

Question for the group, I'm new to head-fi, so apologies up front if this isn't in the right place.

I'll try to make this as succinct as possible. I use an LG G7, and a G8 with a recently purchased RS2e and I have a couple years old 125e. Both list a 32 ohm impedence on the Grado website. For those not familiar, those LG phones adjust their amp output based on the impedence of the headphones. Sets that are over 50 ohms, will trigger high impedence mode, and therefore higher output. My 125e, as expected, does not trigger high impedence mode but the RS2e does. Anyone else with the LG phones have the same experience?

Side note for those who may be interested (maybe im late the party on this one but did not see this mentioned anywhere) when I received my RS2e, I noticed they did not have the red drivers, so I emailed Grado and response said they stopped painting the drivers red four years ago. Not a big deal, but was kinda surprised, if i didnt order direct from Grado i would have been a little concerned.

Thanks to everyone in these forums, the info shared has helped tremdously on various questions ive had.

Cheers

 

[ruinedx]

Question for the group, I'm new to head-fi, so apologies up front if this isn't in the right place.

I'll try to make this as succinct as possible. I use an LG G7, and a G8 with a recently purchased RS2e and I have a couple years old 125e. Both list a 32 ohm impedence on the Grado website. For those not familiar, those LG phones adjust their amp output based on the impedence of the headphones. Sets that are over 50 ohms, will trigger high impedence mode, and therefore higher output. My 125e, as expected, does not trigger high impedence mode but the RS2e does. Anyone else with the LG phones have the same experience?

Side note for those who may be interested (maybe im late the party on this one but did not see this mentioned anywhere) when I received my RS2e, I noticed they did not have the red drivers, so I emailed Grado and response said they stopped painting the drivers red four years ago. Not a big deal, but was kinda surprised, if i didnt order direct from Grado i would have been a little concerned.

Thanks to everyone in these forums, the info shared has helped tremdously on various questions ive had.

Cheers

Can't help you but wanted to add that the LG flagships I've used power the 150ohm sennheiser hd700 splendidly. Really a great headphone amp for a phone

 

[therawz]

Agreed, I'm definitely not complaining I think the whole setup sounds great (also using UAPP), and especially now with the RS2e, but I had done a fair amount of research (as best I could anyway), and dont recall seeing it mentioned anywhere.