[Stevko]

Comparing Grado GS100e, SR325, SR325i

I am rapidly converging on my goal of updating my rank ordering of 13 Grado models on the criteria of transparency, bass, soundstage, and treble (see link in my signature) to reflect my current inventory of 24 Grados (yike!).

As I analyze the set of 3-way comparisons, I find one hole is that I have not compared my Grado SR325, acquired rather recently, to anything.

So here goes. As always, one may look here for specifics on the tests.



Comparison of Grado GS1000e, SR325, and SR325i.

Here are the results (higher numbers are better):



As improved as my GS1000e is from over 250 hours of use over the past 11 months, it still has a tubbiness and congested quality to its bass, yet does not achieve the same degree of Grado transparency that I love. The SR325, which is the original release of the SR325 series that became SR325, SR325i, SR325is, and SR325e, scores a bit higher than the GS1000e on all tests except soundstage, the closely-associated positional resolution, and treble detail as measured by "finger pluck." The SR325i, outsores the SR325 on all counts.

So not worth buying the GS1000e?

 

[jonmbarlow]

We’ll just bought my first pair of Grados…..went for the sr325x as I like a bit of bass, got some geekria pads en-route and will probably go for the DeKoni Fenestrated pads in time, looking forward to giving these a listen!

 

[Plautus001]

We’ll just bought my first pair of Grados…..went for the sr325x as I like a bit of bass, got some geekria pads en-route and will probably go for the DeKoni Fenestrated pads in time, looking forward to giving these a listen!

Try them stock first a little lower on the ears. They react really well to good power and open up at the 50 hr. and 100 hr. marks and continue to improve thereafter.

 

[Plautus001]

So not worth buying the GS1000e?

Interesting, I like my GS1000's, but I also really enjoy my SR325X.

I switch between them depending on the music I'm listening to at the time.

Also the GS1000 is great with the Darkvoice and the Asgard 3, while the SR325X sounds best with the Asgard 3.

All of this is with my ears, dac, tastes, etc.

 

[jonmbarlow]

Try them stock first a little lower on the ears. They react really well to good power and open up at the 50 hr. and 100 hr. marks and continue to improve thereafter.

Thanks so much….just listened to one of my go to tracks to see if I like each set……Love them, took me by surprise just how good these are

 

[YtseJamer]

I agree 100%. Much better headphone in my opinion, based on my system and based on my listening preferences. Not close....

Leo

Maybe I should give the RS1x another chance. I'm stating to think that there was probably something wrong with the pair I had.

 

[Plautus001]

Maybe I should give the RS1x another chance. I'm stating to think that there was probably something wrong with the pair I had.

Please let us know how they directly compare with the RS2X. If you can compare rock/jazz/classical, you would be my hero!

 

[Plautus001]

Thanks so much….just listened to one of my go to tracks to see if I like each set……Love them, took me by surprise just how good these are

No worries, I never liked the 3's and I was in my friend's shop to buy the SR225x, but me gave me open box SR325X for slightly less so I took them home.

When I plugged them into the Asgard 3, my mind was blown and then they just kept getting better!

 

[YtseJamer]

FYI, the new Nitsch Magny Piety Amp is available today. I'm pretty sure it's going to be a great Amp with Grado headphones. The Piety Amp is a solid state amp with tube-like characteristics.

https://nitschsound.com/products/magni-piety

 

[Stevko]

Anyone here with a newer apple watch ?
Considering to buy one.
Sometimes it would to easyer to wear a watch than a phone!
A smart watch like apple watch SE 2022 cellular looks perfect.
But is it true that only 7,8. and ultra have keybord?
Need it for sms.
I know I can talk to an apple watch SE and send sms,but I am too old to talk to my watch….

 

[Stevko]

FYI, the new Nitsch Magny Piety Amp is available today. I'm pretty sure it's going to be a great Amp with Grado headphones. The Piety Amp is a solid state amp with tube-like characteristics.

https://nitschsound.com/products/magni-piety

Bought my first Grado in 2020. Plugged them into my schiit magni 3. Never forget that moment

 

[Plautus001]

Anyone here with a newer apple watch ?
Considering to buy one.
Sometimes it would to easyer to wear a watch than a phone!
A smart watch like apple SE 2022 watch cellular looks perfect.

But is it tru that only 7,8. and ultra have keybord?
Need it for sms.
I know I can talk to an apple watch se and send sms,but I am too old to talk to my watch….

But it would be so cool...

Dick Tracy

 

[Sinister Whisperz]

Anyone here with a newer apple watch ?
Considering to buy one.
Sometimes it would to easyer to wear a watch than a phone!
A smart watch like apple watch SE 2022 cellular looks perfect.
But is it true that only 7,8. and ultra have keybord?
Need it for sms.
I know I can talk to an apple watch SE and send sms,but I am too old to talk to my watch….

I can't imagine how tied in a knot I would be trying to plug my Grados into my watch. LMAO. At this point no place to plug in my Grados, no sale. My watch doesn't need a dongle.

 

[Stevko]

I can't imagine how tied in a knot I would be trying to plug my Grados into my watch. LMAO. At this point no place to plug in my Grados, no sale. My watch doesn't need a dongle.

You can use a GW100 or a btr5
And you can listen to you favorite tunes on the top of the mountain

 

[Sinister Whisperz]

You can use a GW100 or a btr5
And you can listen to you favorite tunes on the top of the mountain

I guess you could. I'm typing this while sunning myself at 7000ft in the Colorado mountains as I listen to my 325e off of my moto g power phone. The heavy cord is great, it isnt blowing in the wind and slapping me in the face.