It's not an aftermarket headband, it's indeed a genuine Grado headband.
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hottyson
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I got a Grado loaner from Todd The Vinyl Junkie this past week. I just finished my writeup on the Grado SR225x today. I wanted to share it will Head-fi so click the link below to read my review.
https://www.head-fi.org/threads/new-grado-sr-225x-loaner-program.958169/#post-16441247
https://www.head-fi.org/threads/new-grado-sr-225x-loaner-program.958169/#post-16441247
Thanks for sharing your results, I've been a bit 'pad mad' with the new X-series. I can (just) wear the flat/F-Cush on the GH1, but the additional weight of the 325x is murder on my ears. I found that the Sennheiser 414 yellows were closest sonically to the F-Cush, but lately I've been using the Beautiful Audio Hybrid pads, which are a million percent upgrade in comfort, being true over-ear pads on my ears. They do reduce a small amount of the mid-bass and lower mid-range 'oomph', but add a degree of additional airyness that I missed from the old 'e'-series.
Speaking of 'unbearably uncomfortable', it's simple to change the cable on the 325x and it's complelely reversible/non-destructive. Hairdryer the cups until the glue becomes soft, pull them apart, solder off the garden hose, and add your cable of choice. This one's a 2.5mm balance cable from Turbulen
The Beautiful Audio Merino pad will bring back that mid-bass .Thanks for sharing your results, I've been a bit 'pad mad' with the new X-series. I can (just) wear the flat/F-Cush on the GH1, but the additional weight of the 325x is murder on my ears. I found that the Sennheiser 414 yellows were closest sonically to the F-Cush, but lately I've been using the Beautiful Audio Hybrid pads, which are a million percent upgrade in comfort, being true over-ear pads on my ears. They do reduce a small amount of the mid-bass and lower mid-range 'oomph', but add a degree of additional airyness that I missed from the old 'e'-series.
Speaking of 'unbearably uncomfortable', it's simple to change the cable on the 325x and it's complelely reversible/non-destructive. Hairdryer the cups until the glue becomes soft, pull them apart, solder off the garden hose, and add your cable of choice. This one's a 2.5mm balance cable from Turbulent Labs.
@Mightygrey The Beautiful Audio merino pads will give more mid bass , I use them on my RS1e , and have the Hybrid pads on my 500e
TheMiddleSky
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Well IME PS2000e and GS3000e tuned differently.
PS2000e is more lively, impactful, bold with more neutral presentation. It has Grado energy and character without doubt, but at the same time also try to have more lifelike presentation. For me this is the most neutral Grado in modern line up (Dont worry, it's still Grado, still with plenty of bite and energy).
GS3000e, while also offer great energy, definitely less punch (through all spectrum), seems more relax, with stronger "coloration" (in very good way) in midrange and treble area. Vocal and treble area get sweetened by wood timbre in such unique way. It's more specialist headphone in my book, once a person nailed with this type of character, not even ps2000e will convey that person's feeling.
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What are the other 5 ?Grado #6 is added to the family
Exactly my feelings on the RS1e , it has such a unique voice that I keep going back to it .
Such a shame that the majority wouldn't give it a second chance after the initial problems . RS1e is a beauty .
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Rs1e‘s from newer batches are still not something super impressive at the first hearing. But they have the ability to mesmerize the listeners to appreciate their special qualities. They are like some long lasting music pieces that are initially ordinary, but you kept coming back to. For me the tuning on the rs1e's is mature and tasteful.
Mightygrey
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I'm super curious to see whether the eventual RS1x will adopt the F-Cush flat pads and a more (relatively) balanced/friendly tuning like the Hemp + 325x.
It seems they’ve got a lot of inspirations from tuning the hemp. If they can generalize some of that to the 50mm drivers, we may see rs1x soon. The 50mm drivers to me is slower than the 44s, which may add some complications. In terms of the pads, I hope they can tune it for the Vever g cushions, rather than the F. The vever pads really enhances the bottom end of rs1e, making the soundstage fuller, and the comfort is notches higher.
tombrisbane
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325i, GH2, RS2e, Hemp and GW-100
Unfortunately I found a paint chip on the left driver housing so sent them back this morning to get a replacement, waiting game again now. Early impressions were good though, similar sound to the Hemps from my very short session with them.
Mightygrey
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My favourite Grado amp/dac pairing is the Hagerman Tuba and Schiit Bifrost 2.
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