[Tensen]

So a bit of an update. I did return the 225x as I found them way to warm sounding vs the 80x (Which have Been my daily driver since I got them). Well turns out I snagged a very beautiful pair of lightly used 325x’s. This was what I was hoping for! Threw on some shipibo pads I had gotten and wow!

I can see that I am going to be collecting Grados from now on! Punch, detail, soundstage, and the sense of being in the studio with the artist are all there. From the slide of fingers across the strings to the gentle ringing and decay of the hi hats, I’m in audio nirvana. I can’t wait till my next set up the chain!

 

[DTgill]

So a bit of an update. I did return the 225x as I found them way to warm sounding vs the 80x (Which have Been my daily driver since I got them). Well turns out I snagged a very beautiful pair of lightly used 325x’s. This was what I was hoping for! Threw on some shipibo pads I had gotten and wow!

I can see that I am going to be collecting Grados from now on! Punch, detail, soundstage, and the sense of being in the studio with the artist are all there. From the slide of fingers across the strings to the gentle ringing and decay of the hi hats, I’m in audio nirvana. I can’t wait till my next set up the chain!

What's next?

 

[jonathan c]

So a bit of an update. I did return the 225x as I found them way to warm sounding vs the 80x (Which have Been my daily driver since I got them). Well turns out I snagged a very beautiful pair of lightly used 325x’s. This was what I was hoping for! Threw on some shipibo pads I had gotten and wow!

I can see that I am going to be collecting Grados from now on! Punch, detail, soundstage, and the sense of being in the studio with the artist are all there. From the slide of fingers across the strings to the gentle ringing and decay of the hi hats, I’m in audio nirvana. I can’t wait till my next set up the chain!

…graddiction…

 

[Tensen]

…graddiction…

I think its true....Grado is an addiction. As to what's next....I think I'm going to enjoy these for awhile lol!

 

[Tensen]

I think its true....Grado is an addiction. As to what's next....I think I'm going to enjoy these for awhile lol!

PS: Melody Gardot Our Love is Easy (Live) is amazing on these....

 

[ESL-1]

Still owner of Rupert?

Yes I am…….

 

[jonathan c]

I think its true....Grado is an addiction. As to what's next....I think I'm going to enjoy these for awhile lol!

I am quite recent in my Grados ownership - I love the sound and the ‘retro aviator’ look. Plus the woods are gorgeous - especially GS3000e. ‘What’s next’….if it is the 325x, I will have one in: prestige, reference, statement, professional, & limited edition . After that…one (and only one) vintage?…

 

[ESL-1]

…graddiction…

Forming a 12 Step program,
Audio Anonymous
No dues

 

[carboncopy]

Forming a 12 Step program,
Audio Anonymous
No dues

I read "no dudes"

 

[jonathan c]

Forming a 12 Step program,
Audio Anonymous
No dues

Step 1: We admitted that we were powerless over Grados - that our lives had become unmanageable.

 

[gimmeheadroom]

I am quite recent in my Grados ownership - I love the sound and the ‘retro aviator’ look. Plus the woods are gorgeous - especially GS3000e. ‘What’s next’….if it is the 325x, I will have one in: prestige, reference, statement, professional, & limited edition . After that…one (and only one) vintage?…

You can get a pair of those 1940s era goggles that we use on our Harleys for cheap on the mil surplus sites. I think the Grados will fit over them no problem.

 

[gimmeheadroom]

Ok, my Valhalla 2 and Lyr 2 are up for sale to fund some Grado action. Is there a good source of Grado pads in the EU?

 

[carboncopy]

Ok, my Valhalla 2 and Lyr 2 are up for sale to fund some Grado action. Is there a good source of Grado pads in the EU?

That I asked a while back too...I mean a realible source of original pads in EU. (After buying a fake for 50 EUR).

 

[gimmeheadroom]

That I asked a while back too...I mean a realible source of original pads in EU. (After buying a fake for 50 EUR).

I'm open to good aftermarket options as well. After you mentioned shipibo I checked their site but it seems they have only one style, fabric, which is not what I was thinking of. I need to read 3.400 pages of this thread to know what pads people like. I should retire soon, my job gets in the way of my life

 

[carboncopy]

I'm open to good aftermarket options as well. After you mentioned shipibo I checked their site but it seems they have only one style, fabric, which is not what I was thinking of. I need to read 3.400 pages of this thread to know what pads people like. I should retire soon, my job gets in the way of my life

Well...the problem with the aftermarket pads is, that they do sound different from the original. Some may even like it. I definitely not.