[elvergun]

I'm looking to get a new set of Grados im tied between the 225 and the 325, I currently have the 60 but fully modded with Mohogany cups g pads and the hole punch mods. Which would give me different better audio experience ( I mostly listen to rock , metal) also considering HD58x as an option

I think that my modded SR60 is better than any stock SR model. Perhaps a modded 325 will sound better than a modded SR60, but I don't know if that is the case. If you want a stock Grado I would suggest the Hemp (which I think is better than my modded SR60).

 

[bpcans]

It’s going to be different for sure, I would say it’s worth a try but the gs series are different than the rs. So a little bit of personal preference needs to be taken into account.

I tried some GS1000's years ago when I initially bought my RS1's, and I really liked them. I'm pretty sure I'll really enjoy the 3000e's even more.

 

[Damien Grief]

I'm looking to get a new set of Grados im tied between the 225 and the 325, I currently have the 60 but fully modded with Mohogany cups g pads and the hole punch mods. Which would give me different better audio experience ( I mostly listen to rock , metal) also considering HD58x as an option

I have the 225e and I enjoyed it a lot before I upgraded to the PS500e. I think the 225e is the best price/performance option in the SR line, personally. But since you already modded the 60's, I think you'd be better off looking outside the SR line at something else.

 

[TooFrank]

I believe you also have the advantage of running your Grados on the iFi Micro iDSD Black Label, and that XBass switch nicely adds some of the low-end oomph that is reduced from going to the L pads. It's all about equipment matching...

You're absolutely right: the XBass button does wonders (also) with Grado's. However, I also realised that the volume level has major impact on the overall impression. I can listen to a somewhat higher volume with either G or L pads, whereas with the flats I can only listen at higher levels it for a relatively short period. That being said, they sound absolutely great with a higher volume

 

[bpcans]

It’s going to be different for sure, I would say it’s worth a try but the gs series are different than the rs. So a little bit of personal preference needs to be taken into account.

Thank you elira for the little push you gave me this morning. I took a short inventory of my personal preferences, and now my account, credit card that is, needs to be put to rest for awhile. I called my local audiophile store, and just by chance they had a brand new pair of GS3000e headphones in an unopened box which I purchased after a very brief listen. These headphones are really amazing! My recordings of Mozarts Don Giovanni never sounded so beautifully lush and engaging.

 

[Damien Grief]

Thank you elira for the little push you gave me this morning. I took a short inventory of my personal preferences, and now my account, credit card that is, needs to be put to rest for awhile. I called my local audiophile store, and just by chance they had a brand new pair of GS3000e headphones in an unopened box which I purchased after a very brief listen. These headphones are really amazing! My recordings of Mozarts Don Giovanni never sounded so beautifully lush and engaging.

I'm jealous of all the people with GS3000e. Hope I can some day afford a pair. Congrats on your new headphones.

 

[elvergun]

Thank you elira for the little push you gave me this morning. I took a short inventory of my personal preferences, and now my account, credit card that is, needs to be put to rest for awhile. I called my local audiophile store, and just by chance they had a brand new pair of GS3000e headphones in an unopened box which I purchased after a very brief listen. These headphones are really amazing! My recordings of Mozarts Don Giovanni never sounded so beautifully lush and engaging.

It didn't take you long to make your decision...and it seems you made the right one.

Let us know about what you think about the GS3000e in the following days.

 

[ajm87]

Does anyone have any recommendations on a small amp that works well with grado?

 

[BobG55]

Does anyone have any recommendations on a small amp that works well with grado?

I always recommend the JDS Labs Objective 2 as a starter. IMHO it sounds great w/ most headphones and the amp has an impedance button, low & high. Some people don’t like the O2 but I find it to be a great sounding amp especially for the price. Some prefer the lower end Schiit amplifiers/ products. I’m not one of them. Just a suggestion as you asked. Good luck, hope you find an amp you like.

BTW, I just checked the JDS Labs Audio site. The O2 is $139 regular but they have a “B stock” one right now for $109. “B stock” are products that have aesthetic faults. Technically everything’s fine. I bought a “B stock” one about four years ago & it still works perfectly.

 

[ajm87]

I always recommend the JDS Labs Objective 2 as a starter. IMHO it sounds great w/ most headphones and the amp has an impedance button, low & high. Some people don’t like the O2 but I find it to be a great sounding amp especially for the price. Some prefer the lower end Schiit amplifiers/ products. I’m not one of them. Just a suggestion as you asked. Good luck, hope you find an amp you like.

BTW, I just checked the JDS Labs Audio site. The O2 is $139 regular but they have a “B stock” one right now for $109. “B stock” are products that have aesthetic faults. Technically everything’s fine. I bought a “B stock” one about four years ago & it still works perfectly.

Would you have any portable options that you recommend?

 

[elira]

Would you have any portable options that you recommend?

What is your budget? iFi portable stuff works fine.

 

[BobG55]

Would you have any portable options that you recommend?

Sorry, I’ve never owned any portable audio amps.

 

[ajm87]

What is your budget? iFi portable stuff works fine.

Id say in the $100 range

 

[elvergun]

Done with the SR60i mod. Changed headband and added aluminum gimbals.

 

[Damien Grief]

Done with the SR60i mod. Changed headband and added aluminum gimbals.

That looks sick. One day, I want to mod my SR-225e. I rarely use them anymore anyway but have zero experience with opening headphones or electronics like that.