[Stevko]

Not gonna buy any cans this year
But think I wanna try some different dac/amps.
what about the old iFi iDSD black label? or maybe the new blue?

 

[elira]

what about the old iFi iDSD black label? or maybe the new blue?

Those are great if you get a good potentiometer, otherwise you’ll have channel imbalance with Grados.

 

[Stevko]

same issue with my Magni and tr-amp

 

[ruthieandjohn]

I have. I would take my original 1000 and the “i” all day long over the “e”. The “e” just sounds off to me in the bass department. Very tubby, some claim burn in helps but it my experience if you don’t enjoy the overall sound signature at first it’s probably not going to change enough with time. The first 2 iterations of the GS1000 are magical. I loved the 3000’s but there’s something special about the GS1000. You either love it or hate it

How would you compare the original 1000 to the 1000i? I have the GS1000i and love its sound so much that I have been considering shopping for an original GS 1000. Thanks!

 

[Plautus001]

hi Folks. Long time lurker, first time poster.
I recently purchased the sr80x earlier this month as I’ve always wanted to try the “Grado Sound”. Ive got some other toys to play with (lcd x, blessings, timeless and x2hrs) and wanted something different. I immediately fell in love! Of course, like many of you, I’m already drinking the kool aid and wanted to try something up the line to see the differences.

yesterday I got my 225x to try. I was a tad disappointed. Don’t get me wrong, technically they are the better performing of the two, but they are missing something. Noticed it immediately on some tracks that the cymbals and guitars seemed much more relaxed. Eagles unplugged “Hotel California” or Steely Dan “Cousin Dupree” highlighted right away. The high hats and pluck of the guitar are just not the same.

Would moving up to 325x or higher bring that “sparkle” back?

thanks for any help.

ps: running from modi3+>vali 2+ or ieMagni

SR325X is a great headphone, definitely give it a try.

 

[Plautus001]

Grado RS-1x (G-cushion) << Woo Audio WA6SE (Mullard GZ34 / RCA 13DE7) << Mojo Audio Mystique DAC << Audiolab CDT-6000: [Reprise: July, 1966.] …with the RS-1x, I am there!…across land and across time…

Such as great record

 

[Stevko]

SR325X is a great headphone, definitely give it a try.

Mmm. Maybe I should try them again

 

[jonathan c]

Not gonna buy any cans this year
But think I wanna try some different dac/amps.
what about the old iFi iDSD black label? or maybe the new blue?

The says it all…

 

[Stevko]

The says it all…

Rs2e and DT1770 is all I need.
But maybe they deserve a better dac/amp?

 

[RyanT42]

I heard about Audio Envy from Head-Fier @billerb1. They look like “the real deal” too.

I am checking both suggestions out now...thanks!!

 

[ESL-1]

I have. I would take my original 1000 and the “i” all day long over the “e”. The “e” just sounds off to me in the bass department. Very tubby, some claim burn in helps but it my experience if you don’t enjoy the overall sound signature at first it’s probably not going to change enough with time. The first 2 iterations of the GS1000 are magical. I loved the 3000’s but there’s something special about the GS1000. You either love it or hate it

Tried a few times, never got to like the GS1000, any variation, I heard them all. When they were first introduced the RS1 had been Grado’s TOTL for a few years. I preferred and still do that vintage RS1 and for me that carry’s through to the new RS1x.

Just goes to show how we all hear things as individuals. If you’ve seen me here before you probably know I like Grados very much which is also obvious if you check out my Profile Page.

As Stephen Stills wrote, “Love the One You’re With”.

And don’t ever forget the music, that is really the whole point isn’t it.

Enjoy, enjoy!

 

[SomeGuyDude]

Without question my favorite part about Grado having that ass-long cable that cannot be removed is that it's so huge that it gets wrapped up on the armrest of my computer chair so on three separate occasions I've spilled a drink thanks to sliding my chair back and having the now-caught cable yank into my coffee cup or pull the amplifier down. It's super awesome and adds to the experience. Kudos, Grado team.

 

[Benno1988]

Cut it off and splice in something else? Or just cut the jacket off and sleeve it with paracord/maxi?

 

[jonathan c]

And don’t ever forget the music, that is really the whole point isn’t it?

…what about music being a necessary nuisance to make the gear sound great? G#dd#mn never sounds like what the say it will……[]

 

[jonathan c]

Cut it off and splice in something else? Or just cut the jacket off and sleeve it with paracord/maxi?

I hope that this does not refer to anatomy…