[DTgill]

Nice little item I found on eBay:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Grado-HP-1...p2349624.m46890.l6249&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0

So tempting!

 

[SyntheticusHeadphonius]

The Grado GS1000e is a work of beauty.

Also the more I listen the better they sound.

 

[carboncopy]

Just quick notice, my shipibo updated RS1 classic and GS1000i are in the classified. Nothing wrong with them but in the last weeks I fell deeply in love with my GS3000e and I have actually just two ears. It was bugging me, that I don't use them at all. They are made to sing.

Actually I am going back to two headphones, the GS3000e and the HEMP. The HEMP was the first and my wife loves it, that's because. And for occassinal hip-hop/rap

 

[Joaquin Dinero]

Just quick notice, my shipibo updated RS1 classic and GS1000i are in the classified. Nothing wrong with them

Nothing wrong, indeed . Those are absolutely beautiful; classic models with a modern touch.

 

[YtseJamer]

There's a pair of GH1 for sale on Canuckaudiomart

 

[murphythecat]

The HD580, HD600 and HD650 can benefit nicely with a cable upgrade. I have a Cardas I got on sale and DROP occasionally has some reasonably priced options at times, I have all three of the above (original models all) and they all like the difference. In the meantime they just feel and sound comfortable. True classics.

Have fun,

Excuse the mess below…

what would be your best value for money cable youd recommend as a upgrade for the hd650? considering the cans are worth 300$ im not willing to spend too much on a upgrade cable for the hd650 but id love to know your opinions!

 

[jonathan c]

Thanks useful info.

At the moment, Hemp is my most expensive / premium set of phones. I have an affection for them that is more than the simple appreciation of a piece of hardware, they are part of the family, flaws and all. At the moment I am comparing Sennheiser 560 and 650, and the latter are really very good. I ordered some Sundaras, they will come this afternoon, so will have them to compare to Senns and Grados. As it stands, I will be keeping hemps whatever happens, 650 and my cheap bargain Yamaha MT5 that are close to the 650 with EQ (and they are closed back, good for travelling with). At some point in time, I will add RS2x or RS1x into the fold, but I need to see more reviews on them both, there's still very little at the moment.

Reviews by whom?

 

[ESL-1]

what would be your best value for money cable youd recommend as a upgrade for the hd650? considering the cans are worth 300$ im not willing to spend too much on a upgrade cable for the hd650 but id love to know your opinions!

I know I have seen on DROP not so long ago a cable where you choose length and termination. If memory serves they were below $100, perhaps around $60 - $70. I will see how much the Cardas was also.

 

[gimmeheadroom]

what would be your best value for money cable youd recommend as a upgrade for the hd650? considering the cans are worth 300$ im not willing to spend too much on a upgrade cable for the hd650 but id love to know your opinions!

customcans.co.uk

The owner is a longtime member here and an all-around great guy, he puts up all kinds of Sennheiser and Beyer disassembly and mod videos, makes cables that are truly worth the money. 100% recommended.

P.S. HD 650s are not worth 300. They might cost 300 but they're worth a lot more

 

[Bernard23]

Reviews by whom?

Anyone that compares them to either something I know /own, or has some comparative measurement data

 

[Stevko]

I recently added a second hand Rupert Neve Designs RNHP headphone amp to my collection. He is well known for his top quality studio gear, mixing consoles, etc. So far I have it tried it with several of my phones and am liking it very much, very neutral in my opinion.

I have found it a very good sonic marriage with any of my Grados that I have tried so far. At $549 retail and generally available at $499 I think this one bears some heavy consideration. It is styled in a no nonsense pro gear approach which you may or not fancy. I like it and it looks like nothing I have in my collection. The pot feels as good or better than any amp that I have owned or handled. Just adds to the enjoyment. Tracks perfectly without having detents which I happen to typically dislike.

Link below to the amp on his site. Check it out and do some surfing to see his other gear. Very impressive and he is now 92 yo.

https://rupertneve.com/products/rnhp-headphone-amplifier/

Still owner of Rupert?

 

[quentinspriggs]

I'm in the midst of a big headphone comp, and this is the standings after a day. I know the Hemps well, but they're up against some stiff alternative competition. I'm really impressed with sundara, and the 650 close behind. However, I'm a huge ACDC fan, and Grado just smashes it. I've been through all the curves, listened to sounds, trying to hear differences, and slowly just listened passively to music, every time Iistened to the DC with Hemps I put my pen down and started air drumming, worse air guitar and in between a meeting online got my SG and just played along. They're not perfect in any way, they are the unruly scruffy kid climbing trees, the sundara the older slightly more sensible brother in college, and the 650 is Dad at home worrying about his two sons. Nothing can beat Grado for that sense of being right in it, I am Bon Scott and Brian Johnson with Angus on my back. Rock on!

Ha, I saw this post in the Grado Club on Facebook and another one, i am in so many.

 

[qua2k]

For the modders out there... I am curious if a ZMF headband, notably the new crescent band, would fit Shipibo aluminum or stock Grado rod blocks? @zach915m I am assuming some filing down or small cutting of both ends would need to be done to thin the ends for them to slide into the blocks? I figured I would ask if the knowledge is out there before I invest too much into a project.

If not, seems like the Turbulent Labs headbands are the most comfortable/made out of the highest grade materials?

 

[Bernard23]

Does anyone have any updates and impressions on RS2x and RS1x? There are some deals to be had on the RS1e, how do these compare to Hemp? I suspect that whilst the RS2x is an improvement over Hemp, it's not big enough to warrant keeping both.

 

[DzoMarija]

I compared 325X vs 325e and I didn't like new ones. Bass is increased, so middle and high frequencies became less clear, also new cable is so thick.

So I bought RS2e, also because it was on sale and old cable is like luxury cable, so soft and nice to touch