[iFi audio]

They're still my go-to gaming cans.

Wait, you use PS2000... in games ?

Not that I dislike the idea, but if that's the case I'm rather surprised given what most gamers use

 

[BobG55]

Guys I wanna pull the trigger but need some input!

I remember reading some posts about getting a new PS2000 but found there was ear cup tarnishing/discolouration/stains. Is this a hit and miss thing?

It appears as if the discolouration/ tarnishing of the ear cups is true in some cases like this one. This is a photo from a July 2020 sales ad on Canuck Audio Mart. The seller was asking $1,800.00 CDN which is a bargain when you consider they sell for $3,599.00 CDN, new. And the seller does mention the fact that the tarnished earcups is the reason he was selling them cheap. As expected, at that price, he had no problem selling them. Here’s the link for the sales ad :

https://www.canuckaudiomart.com/details/649639208-grado-ps2000e-flagship-headphones-price-shipped/

 

[fractus2]

 

[Joaquin Dinero]

Beautiful simplicity. Love it.

This is my main work "rig". It sounds great, I can take it with me all around the house all day, and if I accidentally sit on it and break it I wont be too upset.

 

[Roasty]

It appears as if the discolouration/ tarnishing of the ear cups is true in some cases like this one. This is a photo from a July 2020 sales ad on Canuck Audio Mart. The seller was asking $1,800.00 CDN which is a bargain when you consider they sell for $3,599.00 CDN, new. And the seller does mention the fact that the tarnished earcups is the reason he was selling them cheap. As expected, at that price, he had no problem selling them. Here’s the link for the sales ad :

https://www.canuckaudiomart.com/details/649639208-grado-ps2000e-flagship-headphones-price-shipped/

Oh good catch. I was reading the ps20000e mini review and the last few pages had a guy go thru some difficult times with his ps2000e and cosmetic issues..

 

[Nicolas from France]

Hi. Which Grado(s) would you recommend ( or not recommend ) for Classical Music?

 

[johanchandy]

Hi. Which Grado(s) would you recommend ( or not recommend ) for Classical Music?

Something like the GS3000e does really well for classical in my experience but it is on the pricier side of things, most Grado's I've tried has done reasonably well with classical music. My personal choice for classical is an Akg Q701/K7xx instead, those are godly for classical music.

 

[Nicolas from France]

Something like the GS3000e does really well for classical in my experience but it is on the pricier side of things, most Grado's I've tried has done reasonably well with classical music. My personal choice for classical is an Akg Q701/K7xx instead, those are godly for classical music.

I already have the AKG 702. I also own the sr325e. I was wondering if the GS1000e was not like a mix of the two...Neutral and large soundstage...

 

[TubeStack]

Anyone go from Grado 325 to Sennheiser 600?

I've been listening to my 325i for 10+ years and have the new 600 on the way in the mail... curious if anyone else has gone from one to the other.

 

[bpcans]

Hi. Which Grado(s) would you recommend ( or not recommend ) for Classical Music?

I’m coming from using the RS1i’s for over ten years when listening to my extensive catalogue of classical music. The timbre and presentation of the RS1i’s is quite impressive with exact representation of all the instruments in a full orchestra, chamber music with wood or brass ensembles, and in quartets and solo piano pieces. That being said, my new GS3000e’s take my listening experience with classical music to a whole new level of detail and glorious soundstage, so much so that you’ll be turning your head to see what is behind you.

 

[iFi audio]

Very cool. I like colors on this photo and at the same time I miss old iPods

 

[Joaquin Dinero]

Hi. Which Grado(s) would you recommend ( or not recommend ) for Classical Music?

I would go for a model with the big G cushions, for that full expansive sound.

 

[elvergun]

That is an original SR225, right?

Still going strong, it seems. It looks brand new.



And some people claim that Grado build quality is not that good.

 

[trellus]

Anyone go from Grado 325 to Sennheiser 600?

I've been listening to my 325i for 10+ years and have the new 600 on the way in the mail... curious if anyone else has gone from one to the other.

I can't say I've gone from the 325 to the 600, as I got them around the same time, but I do have both and like them for different reasons. I love the intensity of the Grado SR325i (I have the goldies), I love the comfort, natural timbre, and less aggressive, somewhat warmer tuning of the 600 (650 even more so). If you're going from 10+ years of the 325i and love them and their aggressive sound, it's possible you may find the 600 a bit boring, but you might actually enjoy the different sound signature as I do.

I have zero plans to get rid of either!

 

[TubeStack]

I can't say I've gone from the 325 to the 600, as I got them around the same time, but I do have both and like them for different reasons. I love the intensity of the Grado SR325i (I have the goldies), I love the comfort, natural timbre, and less aggressive, somewhat warmer tuning of the 600 (650 even more so). If you're going from 10+ years of the 325i and love them and their aggressive sound, it's possible you may find the 600 a bit boring, but you might actually enjoy the different sound signature as I do.

I have zero plans to get rid of either!

Thanks, much appreciated!

I should add, I have been using the 325i with a turntable and Little Dot 1+ amp, including a Grado cartridge on the turntable, which really warmed up the overall sound of the 325i. It's been a good mix of a warm source with a detailed/forward headphone. Might be too warm with the 600, we'll see! (I have a Little Dot III for the 600, by the way.)

I'm also planning on using the 600 with an M11 Pro in balanced mode.

Also, I'm coming from the AT MSR7B as well as the 325i, the AT also being a treble-heavy and forward set, so I'm hoping the 600 can be a nice, relaxed alternative to those two (which I still love).