[braddo]

Try this - I did. I soaked a pair of G-cushions in warm water, squeezed them gently like a sponge, tap-dried most of the water with a towel, air-dried them in front of a fan. They retained their shape and are softer. 😃

Ah so the pads get top shelf treatment. I did not want to do that but let them break in naturally instead. As long as they do get softer and more comfortable i will be happy. I might let them take their own form from use. thanks for the help.

 

[Philimon]

GW100 has worst resale value in Grado history.

Apologies, I forgot about the iGrado. I dont know which was a bigger fail.

 

[Stevko]

bought a GW100 V1 for 110usd(used). sounds good. will never sell it.

 

[David222]

Well... if you want your kids to master the usage of the F word, and enjoy juvenile sexual jokes - then yeah...

Yes, good point. His reviews do require an airpod in one ear (minimum) when family is around. Depending on your approach to parenting

 

[Philimon]

GW100 has worst resale value in Grado history.

I messaged Grado to see if they would allow me to trade-up for RS2x. They said they do not have such a program. I said they could buy my $80 GW100 then refurbish and sell for profit, but they said no to that too. Not even Grado wants it!

 

[Philimon]

Yes, good point. His reviews do require an airpod in one ear (minimum) when family is around. Depending on your approach to parenting

Also his reviews are way too long and not worth the time. Not entertaining nor informative enough. I think his reviews are most appreciated by kids who’d rather watch a video than read words (i dont blame them, headfi is mostly noise).

 

[gimmeheadroom]

Guys, is the RS2E RS1E better or worse than the RS2X RS1X? Does anybody have experience with both who could offer a comparo? The RS1E is about half the price of the 2E here.

Edited, just can't get the models straight.

 

[Zachik]

Not even Grado wants it!

Haha.

If you have anything on your radar from PS Audio - they have a great trade-in program! Used it myself once or twice.

 

[Philimon]

Guys, is the RS2E better or worse than the RS2X? Does anybody have experience with both who could offer a comparo? The RS2E is about half the price of the 2X here.

See a detailed comparison on SBAF.

 

[Stevko]

Guys, is the RS2E better or worse than the RS2X? Does anybody have experience with both who could offer a comparo? The RS2E is about half the price of the 2X here.

The RS2 = very good. But the 225e is near

 

[Philimon]

The RS2 = very good. But the 225e is near

Not me. I thought the gap between RS2e and 225e was much larger than the difference between 225e and 60e. This comparison is with the same pads on all… Then, take into account that RS2 gives me wood and the rest do not.

 

[dr cornelius]

• Out of curiosity, I got out from storage my Copland DAC215 (DAC/amp) to use with the Grado RS-1x. The Copland uses an ESS 9018 chip and also has two 6922 tubes in the output stage. My normal DAC is the Mojo Audio Mystique (a NOS / R2R ladder design).
• When driven/fed by the Copland, it was as though a portion of the break-in for the RS-1x had been undone - compared to being fed by the Mystique / Woo WA6SE combination. The RS-1x became a bit shrill and the bass output seemed ‘shelved’. Also, the soundstage diminished somewhat.
• I can only surmise that the difference between sigma/delta and R2R conversion was the main cause. The tubes in the Copland I had just replaced with the excellent Tungsram E88CCs for this ‘experiment’. Confirmation to me that the RS-1x is sensitive to the ‘upstream’ audio gear.

Interesting - not surprised for you to hear the RS1x sensitive to what's upstream. They're very revealing headphones...

 

[Pirastro]

Personally, I like the stock pads as they reproduce the sound as John Grado and Son's intended. I've tried a number of after market pads. Many may be more comfortable than the stock pads, but as time goes on the stock pads become very comfortable for me. I have found that all of the 3rd party pads change the sound signature to some degree or another. That's just me. Everyone is different. Enjoy my friend!

Leo

Totally agree with you. I've tried L, G, and Shipibo pads on my Hemps and have happily settled back to stock F pads (TTVJ deluxe actually) and they're just "right". I can tell what the Hemps were tuned for - fun, punchy, round, "analogue" sound that just jives with fun music. Just reveals enough without bombarding you with too much detail. Put on a different pad and you lose the thick mid-bass and syrupy midrange. You get more detail with other pads but the treble starts to get irritating. Grado knows what he's doing, man.

 

[Pirastro]

Not me. I thought the gap between RS2e and 225e was much larger than the difference between 225e and 60e. This comparison is with the same pads on all… Then, take into account that RS2 gives me wood and the rest do not.

TMI, man...tmi.

 

[Philimon]

Grado knows what he's doing, man.

No. That’s why they’ve been revamping their products the past few years because their schiit does not stack up to the competition.

Hemp is good. Most of the rest sucked. The new x-series took their ques from Hemp’s success. Grado got lucky or they hired someone else to do their designs or they just copied purr!n.