devouringone3
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Lol!! +1 for the "your wife is definitely a keeper" hahaha
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Around 50 hours burn-in time with the PS1000... I'm already liking it more than the RS1i (I still love you, RS1i! Don't forget me!).
Been listening to it thru an AK100 amped with a Pico DAC/Amp...
Been listening to it thru an AK100 amped with a Pico DAC/Amp...
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Guys, I have an Audio engine D1 as DAC/ Amp. I am just wondering if I is it worth getting a tube amp such as the Little Dot 1 + hybrid tube amp? I have a PS500s.....
I don't own the PS500s, but can attest to my four Grados sounding great from the I+. Three families of tubes, rollable opamps, great price, great sound. Winner indeed.
Cheers!
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That is really scary.
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OK, OK ... this is a stupid question and on another forum I know, would get me laughed off of the Internet. But ... I own and love the SR-225, HF-1, and HF-2. My question is, does the RS-1 offer any improvements or differences over those three that would justify $695? Would building a Turbulent Labs Grado from scratch (except for the frame) be better?
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obobskivich
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Haven't heard the HF series, don't know a thing about the HF-2. Versus the SR-225, yes the RS-1 are a big improvement - they get you out of the "wall of sound" presentation and into a nice 3D bubble (small, but 3D). Much smoother and more "grown up" sounding as well. From what I've read about HF-1/RS-1 comparisons, the RS-1 are tighter and smoother sounding there too. They're the best example of the John Grado on-ear design, and among the best dynamic I've ever heard.
obobskivich
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I love my Rs-2, but now your making me want an Rs-1!
I've never actually heard the RS-2; I'm curious about them though, because on one hand they're described as very similar (I think Grado uses the term "little brother"), and the other as flatter/smoother. The later would actually be more interesting to me, but I went with the RS-1 because I figured if I saved the money and got the RS-2, I'd second-guess myself and want the RS-1. I did not, however, follow that out to completion and realize that I'd end up second guessing *not* getting the RS-2...:rolleyes:
wormsdriver
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^To tell you the truth, after owning the Sr225i and Sr125, I thought I was done with Grados for good due to comfort issues. I had always been a bit curious about the Reference Series Grados, but I would never pay retail or even what they usually go for in the used market. Luckily, I came across this used pair of Rs-2(non i version) on the for sale thread at an excellent price, so I pulled the trigger on them knowing I could VERY easily sell them for the same price if I didn't like 'em. Weeeellll, very much to my surprise, I liked them! Hell, I LOVE THEM!!! For the time being, these phones have totally changed my mind about Grados and I would definitely have to say that they are worth every penny!(yes, even retail)
Focker
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lol, gosh that whole concept is so familiar to me...I often pride myself on my ability to anticipate where a purchase decision would lead me, but even when I think I've got all my bases covered, I realize that I overlooked something after the fact. I guess it's just part of the fun of this hobby
I've never actually heard the RS-2; I'm curious about them though, because on one hand they're described as very similar (I think Grado uses the term "little brother"), and the other as flatter/smoother. The later would actually be more interesting to me, but I went with the RS-1 because I figured if I saved the money and got the RS-2, I'd second-guess myself and want the RS-1. I did not, however, follow that out to completion and realize that I'd end up second guessing *not* getting the RS-2...
lol, gosh that whole concept is so familiar to me...I often pride myself on my ability to anticipate where a purchase decision would lead me, but even when I think I've got all my bases covered, I realize that I overlooked something after the fact. I guess it's just part of the fun of this hobby
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Honestly I impulse-bought the RS1i and its one of my favorite headphones to date. Although I don't use it as much now... Thanks to the PS1000...
jtinto
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The PS1000 is an endgame for some.
For me, the RS1i has a long-term home in my collection.
For me, the RS1i has a long-term home in my collection.
