[MaiLam]

PS500e with some third-party G cushion pads this evening, and have found a strange (but very pleasing) synergy with the iPad Pro and just the Apple USB-C dongle adapter. I’ve found that compared to my Schiit stack it gives more priority to the low-end, with probably 5% or so less detail. I’ve EQ’d a touch of the harsher treble out, but that’s it. The pairing working well here is welcome, because previous experience with G-type pads has sounded a bit anaemic + thinned out to me, but somehow this works. Pad rolling with Grados will never not be enjoyable.

 

[Stevko]

Is the apple usb-c and lightning dongel the same?

 

[MaiLam]

Is the apple usb-c and lightning dongel the same?

There’s definitely something different about them. I’ve found that the USB C adapter has noticeable noise when using with sensitive IEMs, compared to the lightning one which doesn’t (though have only used lightning with an iPhone, whereas the USB C has been used with iPad, laptop, games consoles etc.)

 

[Stevko]

Maybe the usb-c has more power,since you hear noise with sensitive iems?
Maybe I should try one!

 

[ian91]

Got the Little Dot 1+ (6J1P-EV + Burson V6 Classic opamp) out this evening to pair with the Grados - what lovely grip, dynamics and warmth! Suits them both really well.

Edit: meant to say the V6 Vivid.

 

[jonathan c]

A post (#50,170) by @ESL-1 really piqued my curiosity. So…:

The match of the Grado RS-1x (G-cushion) and the HeadAmp Gilmore Lite II (with external p/s/u) is divine. Acoustic bass: full & sinewy ; female / male vocals: spot on ; brass: biting with air ; violins: resinous not steely ; percussion: impact without ‘etch’ ; ambience / soundstage: extended, resonant, wide . I am looking forward to how the GS3000e and PS2000e (and others in the ‘stable’) fare…; I am a Happy Gilmore (owner)…

 

[DTgill]

A post (#50,170) by @ESL-1 really piqued my curiosity. So…: The match of the Grado RS-1x (G-cushion) and the HeadAmp Gilmore Lite II (with external p/s/u) is divine. Acoustic bass: full & sinewy ; female / male vocals: spot on ; brass: biting with air ; violins: resinous not steely ; percussion: impact without ‘etch’ ; ambience / soundstage: extended, resonant, wide . I am looking forward to how the GS3000e and PS2000e (and others in the ‘stable’) fare…; I am a Happy Gilmore (owner)…

Great hardware!

 

[Heyyoudvd]

So I’ve got a bone to pick with my Grado Hemp.

I’ve posted here many times how much I love the Hemp, in terms of both sound and aesthetics, but I’ve noticed that something seems to be going on with the wood. It’s becoming white, as though it’s drying out. Is this a problem inherent to the hemp wood? Because These are less than a year old, and take a look at this photo:

That shouldn’t be happening, right? Because I take immense care of these headphones. I’ve never even taken them outside, they’ve never been subjected to any weather conditions, and they simply sit on a hook attached the shelf in my office room. And I only bought them 8 or 9 months ago.

Given that I spent I believe $600 CAD on these, I’m extremely disappointed. My SR60 have held up for 20 years, but not even a year in and these far more expensive headphones already aren’t looking so great.

 

[tombrisbane]

Maybe try some lemon oil? I use it on my wooden Grado’s to keep them looking fresh.

 

[Heyyoudvd]

I’m going to contact Grado and/or the dealer before trying anything myself. I don’t want to risk voiding any warranties.

I really hope this is a simply fix that they can apply without charging me (maybe it needs a better layer of varnish?). Because if not, I’ll be immensely disappointed.

 

[ESL-1]

A post (#50,170) by @ESL-1 really piqued my curiosity. So…: The match of the Grado RS-1x (G-cushion) and the HeadAmp Gilmore Lite II (with external p/s/u) is divine. Acoustic bass: full & sinewy ; female / male vocals: spot on ; brass: biting with air ; violins: resinous not steely ; percussion: impact without ‘etch’ ; ambience / soundstage: extended, resonant, wide . I am looking forward to how the GS3000e and PS2000e (and others in the ‘stable’) fare…; I am a Happy Gilmore (owner)…

I am so happy to hear how much you are enjoying the combo. It does a superb job with the GS3000e. I will have to try my PS2000e which I often play on my TEAC HA-501. I would think the PS2000e will also mate up well.

Right now I am listening to a Yamaha Planar headphone from the late 70's with the Gilmore, the Sony is sounding better than it has any right to.....

Fun

 

[dr cornelius]

I’m going to contact Grado and/or the dealer before trying anything myself. I don’t want to risk voiding any warranties.

I really hope this is a simply fix that they can apply without charging me (maybe it needs a better layer of varnish?). Because if not, I’ll be immensely disappointed.

Let us know what Grado says, hopefully an easy fix...

 

[David222]

I've really enjoyed the Hemps on the Hagerman Tuba.

Detailed...Warm/textured...good staging.

 

[jonathan c]

I've really enjoyed the Hemps on the Hagerman Tuba.

Detailed...Warm/textured...good staging.

…I spy with my little eye some G-cushions…

 

[jeremiahl]

You're welcome. Obviously all our ears/heads are different so it might not all apply but hopefully it helps someone...



I'm looking into those and have purchased the shipibo pads in the meantime. I think key to my comfort will be finding a pad that's deep enough to keep the grille off my ear and wide enough accomodate the size of my ear. Then I just have to hope the mids don't change too drastically! This isn't easy, lol.

Indeed - I can say that from personal experience (have normal sized ears with usually don't rub against over ear pads) that the beautiful audio pads do fit largely around my ear. Though because the insides are sloped rather than L-shaped they do touch my ears. That being said, on the soft version of the foam, that doesn't annoy me too much and is fine for long listening sessions