[iFi audio]

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

Sure does!

 

[bgalakazam]

Boyos, I still love my PS500e, regret not getting a higher model. I got scared into "try Grado with a cheaper model to see if you like them first." Not sure I want to splurge on the PS2000e yet, but between PS1000e and GS3000e, I am leaning toward the GS. I opened a thread, but only got one reply, perhaps here you guys can offer more insight. That or the HD800s? Mostly listen to female vocals, percussion and some string.

 

[Wid]

I bought Bobs PS 1000’s and really looking forward to hearing them. I still have my 500’s just in case but I feel I will be satisfied.

As far as the HD 800’s go they are a pretty huge upgrade from the PS 500’s imo. You just have to hear it to understand. All that is written about them being a great headphone is true.

 

[Joaquin Dinero]

Boyos, I still love my PS500e, regret not getting a higher model. I got scared into "try Grado with a cheaper model to see if you like them first." Not sure I want to splurge on the PS2000e yet, but between PS1000e and GS3000e, I am leaning toward the GS. I opened a thread, but only got one reply, perhaps here you guys can offer more insight. That or the HD800s? Mostly listen to female vocals, percussion and some string.

PS500e was your "cheap" starter model ?! I splurged a whole $50 for some old SR80 on ebay. (I've splurged a lot more since then)

With lighter, delicate music like you describe I think the GS line would be a good bet. Not familiar with HD800 to compare.

 

[bpcans]

Boyos, I still love my PS500e, regret not getting a higher model. I got scared into "try Grado with a cheaper model to see if you like them first." Not sure I want to splurge on the PS2000e yet, but between PS1000e and GS3000e, I am leaning toward the GS. I opened a thread, but only got one reply, perhaps here you guys can offer more insight. That or the HD800s? Mostly listen to female vocals, percussion and some string.

Between the HD800s, GS3000e, and the PS2000e's, I find that the 3000e's are the easiest to listen to over an extended period of time. IMO the PS2000e's aren't worth the additional several hundreds of dollars over the price of the 3000e's. To me the Sennheiser's are just too clinical and lack the warmth of the Grado's.

 

[beez]

hey fellow grado fans. got something real special in the mail a few weeks ago... sourced from a personal friend of joe grado. will keep his identity and what i paid private but to me this is priceless. if he happens to read this (as he is a member of this forum) know that i appreciate it very much and treasure these items.

a complete set of NOS parts for the HP1000..

rings, cups, compete HP-1 wire harness including polarity switches prewired, cabling, pair of HP-1000 drivers, thumbscrews, screens, and HP-2 buttons.

not for sale, just wanted to share my excitement with some other people who may appreciate it

i can add some pics if there’s interest but most know what this stuff look like. with this my vintage grado collection grows quite a bit.

my every day cans are black 325 (with hp1000 drivers) through a grado hpa-2. also have sr200 balckstar drivers and a hp-1 in need if repair (with one side not working).

 

[elvergun]

i can add some pics if there’s interest but most know what this stuff look like.

my every day cans are black 325 (with hp1000 drivers) through a grado hpa-2. also have sr200 balckstar drivers and a hp-1 in need if repair (with one side not working).

This is the Grado Fan Club...do you really think we do not want to see pictures? What's wrong with you?

While you are at it, also post some pictures of your black 325.

 

[fractus2]

 

[Roasty]

I tried the hemp today. Nice headphones. Good sound. Could do with a bit more low end. But overall a lot better than 325i and ms2e to me. Ears got a bit uncomfortable after a short while.

 

[Joaquin Dinero]

This is the Grado Fan Club...do you really think we do not want to see pictures? What's wrong with you?

While you are at it, also post some pictures of your black 325.

What he said

 

[Joaquin Dinero]

Ears got a bit uncomfortable after a short while.

Roughly 5% of the world's economic output is replacement earpads for Grados.

 

[Joaquin Dinero]

#gatewaydrug

 

[elvergun]

Roughly 5% of the world's economic output is replacement earpads for Grados.

Replacement pads will do the trick most of the time. But I am amazed at how many people do not think (until someone suggests it to them) of stretching the headband for better comfort.

 

[johanchandy]

Replacement pads will do the trick most of the time. But I am amazed at how many people do not think (until someone suggests it to them) of stretching the headband for better comfort.

This! I had excruciating pain in the beginning with the Hemps after 10 mins of wearing them, but after stretching the headband I can wear it for hours.

 

[SuperDuke]

Enjoying the Hemp with the Kinki Studio THR-1 amp - nothing short of a fantastic amp with exception of needing a gain switch.

A few weeks ago the left driver had a rattle - Grado had them fixed (under warranty) and back to me in a week - Thanks Grado!