[RyanT42]

Bonus points if anyone knows a case that would work for Ryan’s RS-1X *or* the AirPod Max. (Haven’t got the Grado’s yet to try, and Apple’s posing pouch isn’t really doing it for me.)

Geekria UltraShell Headphones Case, Compatible with AirPod Max Headphones Case, Replacement Hard Shell Travel Carrying Bag with Room for Smart Case and Accessories Storage (Dark Gray) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08Q2V2N1Z/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_BSJSXW20QQARZBVC737B

 

[all2ofme]

Geekria UltraShell Headphones Case, Compatible with AirPod Max Headphones Case, Replacement Hard Shell Travel Carrying Bag with Room for Smart Case and Accessories Storage (Dark Gray) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08Q2V2N1Z/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_BSJSXW20QQARZBVC737B

Thanks, Ryan!

 

[Bernard23]

Just taken delivery of the SR80x - my first Grado. I'm sufficiently impressed for the price and the sound signature is spot on for me!

Where would you guys recommend I go next for wider staging / better dynamic range but a similar tuning with a budget of <£500?

Hemp is <£500 and is frankly a no brainer. Pad rolling if you need to adjust the tonal shape, but it's the ultimate iron fist in a very velvet glove.

 

[ian91]

Hemp is <£500 and is frankly a no brainer. Pad rolling if you need to adjust the tonal shape, but it's the ultimate iron fist in a very velvet glove.

Have you had a chance to hear the SR325x? I was looking at The Hemp but I've heard its warmer, tonally, than the 325x and not sure how much this could be offset by pad rolling.

 

[punkmanmatthew]

Got for $50 some SR80s or SR80i in today not sure which but I’m getting as much satisfaction out of these as I have the expensive grados. I might just keep these forever and never get another Grado and save a ton of money lol.

 

[tombrisbane]

G Cush ordered for the RS-1x and 2x, 1x has been getting a lot of ear time and continues to impress - looking forward to trying with G cush!

 

[Bernard23]

Have you had a chance to hear the SR325x? I was looking at The Hemp but I've heard its warmer, tonally, than the 325x and not sure how much this could be offset by pad rolling.

No I've not, and tbh no ambition to do so. I've got 325e if I want to shred my ears!

 

[ian91]

No I've not, and tbh no ambition to do so. I've got 325e if I want to shred my ears!

Fair enough!

 

[jonathan c]

G Cush ordered for the RS-1x and 2x, 1x has been getting a lot of ear time and continues to impress - looking forward to trying with G cush!

Good times ahead !

 

[Glokta]

Have you had a chance to hear the SR325x? I was looking at The Hemp but I've heard its warmer, tonally, than the 325x and not sure how much this could be offset by pad rolling.

I've actually done some A/B tests with these two in the last couple of days so hopefully I can be of help.
Music is old rock / metal, electronica and pop / synth pop.
The 325x is a bit more sparkly and energetic has like a metallic hint to the treble, the base is portrayed differently, it has an emphasis at about 150hz I would say (whilst the Hemp is at about 80-90Hz) so electric guitars are very good and drums have more kick.
The Hemp is indeed a tad warmer but has a bit more air around instruments, better soundstage and depth, electronic / pop / synth music sounds wonderful on them, the lower bass hump helps with it, also vocals tend to have more body.

 

[ian91]

I've actually done some A/B tests with these two in the last couple of days so hopefully I can be of help.
Music is old rock / metal, electronica and pop / synth pop.
The 325x is a bit more sparkly and energetic has like a metallic hint to the treble, the base is portrayed differently, it has an emphasis at about 150hz I would say (whilst the Hemp is at about 80-90Hz) so electric guitars are very good and drums have more kick.
The Hemp is indeed a tad warmer but has a bit more air around instruments, better soundstage and depth, electronic / pop / synth music sounds wonderful on them, the lower bass hump helps with it, also vocals tend to have more body.

That's a great help - cheers! The Hemp sounds more up my street in that case. I've got a 325x on the way but I can easily send it back.

Also, its wonderful how easy the pad swopping process is. I've settled on third party G pads with the SR80x - a spectacular listen on my tube amp with a sound quality that belies its asking price.

 

[Glokta]

I also have all Geekria pads and tried them all but as much as I love the comfort and the soundstage that the G pads provide for example, they change the sound too much on Hemp / 325 to be able to enjoy them, the sound doesn't jump at you anymore, I feel they kill the liveliness and soul of these models. (for the music I usually listen to that is)

 

[Plautus001]

Fair enough!

I have the SR325X and it is much better and more balanced than the SR325e.

 

[TooFrank]

Somethings you just don't want to exit from.

You can check out any time you like. But you can never leave......

 

[Johnscheley]

I have the SR325X and it is much better and more balanced than the SR325e.

I’m in love with 325x.