[ESL-1]

• The RS-1x continues home delivery of the musical goods! It does really get better over time / break-in. New / prospective owners, patience is indeed rewarded! Absolutely no regrets in my case.
• RS-1x after a little polish/wax at the headphone spa:

I am in total agreement, the RS-1x takes a good amount of time evolving into what it will be. Both the RS-2x and SR325x also come around and improve after at least 100 - 200 hrs.

To quote Jonathan c, “Patience is Indeed Rewarded”

 

[DTgill]

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What does the G pads do to the sound?

Firstly, IMOHO, the G-pads don't sound good on every Grado can.

I own 6 pairs and the G only sounds good on half of them, I'm partial to the flat pads on the other half.

To me the cans I like to use with the G-pad are, SR325x, PS500, GS1000... Not with my others...

To me the G-pad adds to the sound stage, and gives the Grado's extra oomph, brings forward the vocals just a skosh, kind of like adding a bit of parmesan cheese to spaghetti.

With that said, they might not be to your liking, you will just have to test the waters and see for yourself.

 

[Benno1988]

I can't stand the flat or the L pads, anything that sits on my ears is just pain. So its G pads or nothing. The G pad replacement by Beautiful Audio look good too, bit more swish.

I wasn't too much of a fan of the GS1000e, but apparently the i is better?

 

[DTgill]

I can't stand the flat or the L pads, anything that sits on my ears is just pain. So its G pads or nothing. The G pad replacement by Beautiful Audio look good too, bit more swish.

I wasn't too much of a fan of the GS1000e, but apparently the i is better?

I have the original GS1000 it's my favorite Grado

 

[Benno1988]

I have the original GS1000 it's my favorite Grado

Ever compare to the "i" or "e" ?

 

[JoeT]

I have the SR80x, the Hemp Phone, and the RS1e. So far, the Hemp Phone is my favorite.

 

[DTgill]

Ever compare to the "i" or "e" ?

Nope, I might someday, but this one is enough for now.

 

[Benno1988]

Whast the basic tonal balance of the GS3000e? Anyone have or heard long enough? Is it lovely and wide, open, airy ?

 

[ESL-1]

Whast the basic tonal balance of the GS3000e? Anyone have or heard long enough? Is it lovely and wide, open, airy ?

Your last sentence all applies. In my opinion it has good bass also.
A lot of space. Easy to drive, a wee bit sensitive to to associated gear, scales well. Fun ride. YMMV

 

[jonathan c]

Whast the basic tonal balance of the GS3000e? Anyone have or heard long enough? Is it lovely and wide, open, airy ?

Yes…yes…yes…yes. Scroll through this thread…

 

[Benno1988]

Thanks.

If the RS1x is say, $900, and you can get a GS3000e for $1800, which do you choose?

 

[Benno1988]

Yes…yes…yes…yes. Scroll through this thread…

This thread is 3300 pages. I have been scrolling, but I also am trying to do work in between reading hundreds of pages

Its a very active thread!

 

[jonathan c]

After the ‘headphone spa’ appointment, it is back to work for RS-1x…

 

[Benno1988]

After the ‘headphone spa’ appointment, it is back to work for RS-1x…

Which would you pick, since you have both!

GS3000e or the RS1x w/ G pads?

Take price out of it.

 

[jonathan c]

Thanks.

If the RS1x is say, $900, and you can get a GS3000e for $1800, which do you choose?

I own both (and the PS2000e and Hemp). Read my post (#50,136) in this thread; it compares the RS-1x and the GS3000e. I hope that this helps you.