[majo123]

I personally always use the original pads with just one exception, with the Grado GH series I sometimes use the (still original Grado) G pads instead of the stock L pads.
I want the original sound of the headphones which involves the original pads.
Changing the pads usually means changing the sound which in my opinion is not desirable with Grado headphones.
Others may have different opinions of course.
Grado offers a lot of different housings in their different headphone series. if you are not on a budget it should be easy to find one which you like from the looks.
The cheaper models may win from changing the housing but I think there is no need to change the housing for the higher models.

Couldn't agree more with all of this.... grado I feel don't need much modding apart from the obvious ...has anyone asked about cable and gimbals yet!?? Lol

 

[InLoveWithHeadphones]

I feel like anything in the SR line is going to be a step backwards. Since I got my Hemps, I never really listened to my SR225e anymore. Still rarely pull out my PS500e but not super often. The Hemps are great all arounders for listening to music for me. They're mostly the sound I want, but I'd move up further for better detail, resolving, and soundstage.

Would love to know how the Hemps specifically compare to the RS1x. Maybe the RS2x as well, but I can't imagine that one would be a big jump up from the Hemp with a smaller driver and the same wood composition the Hemp uses.

Did you think about The White Headphone?
It has similar price compared to RS1x and not only has the 50mm drivers but also comes with the big G pads.
I know it is discontinued, but here in my location it is still easy to find it new.
I think it would give you what you are looking for regarding detail, resolving, soundstage.

 

[ledzep]

I personally always use the original pads with just one exception, with the Grado GH series I sometimes use the (still original Grado) G pads instead of the stock L pads.
I want the original sound of the headphones which involves the original pads.
Changing the pads usually means changing the sound which in my opinion is not desirable with Grado headphones.
Others may have different opinions of course.
Grado offers a lot of different housings in their different headphone series. if you are not on a budget it should be easy to find one which you like from the looks.
The cheaper models may win from changing the housing but I think there is no need to change the housing for the higher models.

That was what I was hoping to hear, I like to mod and have a tweak here and there and I've opened up sets from £50 - £2000 if I thought or heared of a mod that might benefit the headphones, but yeah I see your point with grados why buy a pair of say 325's and change the metal shells to wood, just choose one from the good selection of wood ones available. So it looks like cable mod and just gimbels and getting rid of those plastic rod blocks and a nice looking soft headband. Seen some nice custom parts already. Building a set of custom ones from the ground up has spiked my interest, those Symphones V8 drivers have caught my eye already, there again it won't be a grado set and I fear getting the boot from the grado fan club and have you guys turning up with torches and pitchforks

 

[InLoveWithHeadphones]

Couldn't agree more with all of this.... grado I feel don't need much modding apart from the obvious ...has anyone asked about cable and gimbals yet!?? Lol

Even the Grado cables are fine for me, I have no problem at all with the cables.
Somehow the cables are a part of the Grado charm
With different cables it may be a better headphone, but it would be less Grado then
However, metal gimbals would really be welcome.

 

[majo123]

That was what I was hoping to hear, I like to mod and have a tweak here and there and I've opened up sets from £50 - £2000 if I thought or heared of a mod that might benefit the headphones, but yeah I see your point with grados why buy a pair of say 325's and change the metal shells to wood, just choose one from the good selection of wood ones available. So it looks like cable mod and just gimbels and getting rid of those plastic rod blocks and a nice looking soft headband. Seen some nice custom parts already. Building a set of custom ones from the ground up has spiked my interest, those Symphones V8 drivers have caught my eye already, there again it won't be a grado set and I fear getting the boot from the grado fan club and have you guys turning up with torches and pitchforks

We don't use pitch forks here ... crucifixion.
Seriously though it's all good , I like seeing the mods but agree don't think grado need most of it.

 

[ledzep]

It will be crucifixion from the wife after I promised I'd cut down the collection, it's a sad day when you have auto delete on your browser for looking at headphones and not porn

 

[majo123]

It will be crucifixion from the wife after I promised I'd cut down the collection, it's a sad day when you have auto delete on your browser for looking at headphones and not porn

She might understand more if it was porn! .....you only have one pair of ears was my ex's fav lol

 

[ledzep]

She might understand more if it was porn! .....you only have one pair of ears was my ex's fav lol

Yep I've had that and my response was you've only one pair of feet

 

[JoeDoe]

Just tossing this out there, but any chance any of you gentlemen would be interested in trading your GH1s (plus cash) for my original PS1000s?! PM if so!

 

[Damien Grief]

Did you think about The White Headphone?
It has similar price compared to RS1x and not only has the 50mm drivers but also comes with the big G pads.
I know it is discontinued, but here in my location it is still easy to find it new.
I think it would give you what you are looking for regarding detail, resolving, soundstage.

I wanted them when they were originally on sale. Though I haven't done much research on the sound. A larger driver doesn't necessarily mean it'll compare to the new 50mm driver in the RS1x. Have you heard the White Headphone?

 

[quentinspriggs]

RS1x is a very good all arounder except for its dry dead bass. Thats why I prefer my Arya to them because all I listen too is EDM. Their soundstage, detail and timbre are all fantastic though.

 

[Damien Grief]

RS1x is a very good all arounder except for its dry dead bass. Thats why I prefer my Arya to them because all I listen too is EDM. Their soundstage, detail and timbre are all fantastic though.

Grado isn't exactly known for its great bass. The Hemp is the most bassy Grado I've personally heard. It's got decent subbass but wouldn't be great for bass heavy genres. I'd be okay with bass on the level of the Hemps as long as everything else is an upgrade. I mostly listen to rock, classic rock, and metal with the occasional video game soundtrack thrown in anyway.

 

[Stevko]

Grado isn't exactly known for its great bass. The Hemp is the most bassy Grado I've personally heard. It's got decent subbass but wouldn't be great for bass heavy genres. I'd be okay with bass on the level of the Hemps as long as everything else is an upgrade. I mostly listen to rock, classic rock, and metal with the occasional video game soundtrack thrown in anyway.

Measurements says 500e is most bassy

 

[Damien Grief]

Measurements says 500e is most bassy

It's been a while since I listened to my 500e. So possibly. The Hemp's subbass is really good though without overdoing it. Feels the most refined. And the Hemps sound more detailed to me than the 500e.

 

[T400]

I have to say Damien Grief is the perfect stage name for a hardcore punk singer.
(Hope that's o.k.)