[kmhaynes]

Anybody could compare grado gh2 vs grado hemp?

I think there are posts in this thread with some comparison opinions on these. I have the GH2, but not the Hemp, and what I remember reading is that that both seem to have the very similar high level of detail retrieval (maybe the Hemp a hair more?), and the Hemp has a slightly "darker / warmer" sound, with a bit more sub-bass impact and a bit less treble energy. My opinion of the GH2 is that it is a great all-rounder and can handle many genres -- it has better sub-bass than most Grados and is very smooth in the treble (not "shouty") and clean overall. Hemp is still currently in production -- GH2 is not and can only be found as used, or extremely rarely as "new old stock."

 

[funkymartyn]

Everyone that buys their first Grado should also buy all the Geekira range of pads ....lol. Nice and cheap.

 

[elvergun]

what I remember reading is that that both seem to have the very similar high level of detail retrieval (maybe the Hemp a hair more?), and the Hemp has a slightly "darker / warmer" sound, with a bit more sub-bass impact and a bit less treble energy.

That about sums it up.

My opinion of the GH2 is that it is a great all-rounder and can handle many genres -- it has better sub-bass than most Grados and is very smooth in the treble (not "shouty") and clean overall.

Right again...but you forgot to mention how beautiful it is.

 

[carboncopy]

I got today my Shipibo pads.

As for they size I made a photo. It is a bit bigger than the Beautiful audio pads but smaller than the G. (Shipibo is on the left).

Soundwise they are for me better than the Beatiful audio pads. Shipibo still boost the bass a bit, but it does not become boomy. The air also stays. Some of the details can be better heard probably because the driver is a bit further away and have more space.

On the con side it can become a bit warmer (for the ear, I mean) as the stock (but they are really comfy). They are a bit...maybe too soft. I don’t know...I mean they look a bit...strange. Just like sometimes the beautiful audio pads (which I stuffed with an L pad to solve this). Plus the impact, how hard the bass hits is a bit reduced.

So, the first impression is, that is on a paar (sound quality wise) with the stock pad (a huge accomplishment I think!) but bit a different mood.

I am not sure if they will become my default pad because I enjoy the more dynamic presentation of the stock L I think. But these are just the first inpressions.

 

[elvergun]

I am not sure if they will become my default pad because I enjoy the more dynamic presentation of the stock L I think. But these are just the first inpressions.

Can you please post a couple of pictures of the pads on your RS2e?

 

[carboncopy]

Can you please post a couple of pictures of the pads on your RS2e?

 

[kmhaynes]

Right again...but you forgot to mention how beautiful it is.

Yes, but not a beautiful as the GS3000e -- my gosh, I have seen some beauties! Definitely headphone porn, with the much bigger cups. (sorry, couldn't resist )

 

[kmhaynes]

Nice! I assume the aluminum gimbals are ShipBo as well?

 

[carboncopy]

Nice! I assume the aluminum gimbals are ShipBo as well?

Yes!

 

[Okrelayer]

So I’m observing my RS2e, anyone have etching behind their L/R pieces?

 

[funkymartyn]

Yes on mine too.....and a number on my gold sr325.

 

[Okrelayer]

Yes on mine too.....and a number on my gold sr325.

hmm i guess this is normal Lol

 

[jshaevitz]

hmm i guess this is normal Lol

That is the serial number. Usually also written somewhere on the inside of the original cardboard box.

 

[elvergun]

Yes, but not a beautiful as the GS3000e -- my gosh, I have seen some beauties! Definitely headphone porn, with the much bigger cups. (sorry, couldn't resist )

I think all GH2 owners have a little GS3000 envy deep down inside (I do...and more than a little).

 

[elvergun]

So I’m observing my RS2e, anyone have etching behind their L/R pieces?

Mine has it. I never noticed before.