[Plautus001]

As I mentioned recently, the (discontinued?) PS2000e and GS3000x are both on my radar and high on my list. BUT, I just got a line on an OG GS1000 (no suffix) in decent but not perfect cosmetic condition for cheap $$ (to my mind) - the catch is, they’re far away and I can’t hear them first. Usually my OCD only allows me to buy pristine or new, but if these have potential to be something special sonically, maybe I could live with a couple small scratches, or even make refinishing them into a project (I’ve never restored headphones, but I’ve done some carbon steel putters - how much more difficult can wood be?) For those in the know know, where do the OG GS1000 fit in the Grado continuum? The original reviews circa 2006 were spectacular - seemingly universally preferred to the still wonderful OG RS-1 button - but a lot has changed since then. Are they all that (and worth the effort), are they dogs, or are they somewhere in between?

OR I’ve also got a line on a pair of pristine OG PS1000, at a similarly good price (more $$, but they were more to begin with, and they look perfect). Same deal - can’t hear them before I buy - so same questions.

Most appreciative to anyone who is interested and kind enough to give me their thoughts.

Thank you, and Happy New Year to all!

Neil

I bought some GS1000 OG and I really like them a lot... even a bit more than my new toy the RS2X.

This applies to my ears and on the Asgard 3 and Darkvoice.

Others have mentioned they don't like the GS1000 OG, but as you always say, you'll have to determine if the sound is for you.

 

[Strat1117]

I bought some GS1000 OG and I really like them a lot... even a bit more than my new toy the RS2X.

This applies to my ears and on the Asgard 3 and Darkvoice.

Others have mentioned they don't like the GS1000 OG, but as you always say, you'll have to determine if the sound is for you.

Hoist on my own petard!

You are, of course, 100% correct, I won’t know for certain until I try them. But because they’re not local or returnable, just thought I’d try to collect opinions from some guys whose taste I’m starting to know a little bit. Truth is, at the price I think I can get them, the GS1000 might be worth a try, if only as a placeholder until I decide between the two big guns (such first world problems, I know). The PS1000’s are a bit more - so not as easily toyed around with.

Thanks, and Happy New Year!

NSC

 

[reiterizpie]

Crazy how much those third party cushions can change sound. I have some L pads I bought that seem a bit stiffer, boosts the midbass a bit on my RS1X. I do like the boost I think, since I think they headphones are a bit bass light.

 

[Strat1117]

Crazy how much those third party cushions can change sound. I have some L pads I bought that seem a bit stiffer, boosts the midbass a bit on my RS1X. I do like the boost I think, since I think they headphones are a bit bass light.

You can soak and then dry to soften them up if they’re uncomfortably stiff (warm water, maybe a little soap, squeeze lightly, resoak, etc., then rinse and dry), but I won’t promise that they’ll sound identical after the softening…

 

[Stevko]

Sounds good and clean

 

[reiterizpie]

You can soak and then dry to soften them up if they’re uncomfortably stiff (warm water, maybe a little soap, squeeze lightly, resoak, etc., then rinse and dry), but I won’t promise that they’ll sound identical after the softening…

That’s why I’m worried to soak any of my pads haha. I might do it anyways. Worst case scenario I can run to the local audio store and buy the L pads they have.

 

[Strat1117]

That’s why I’m worried to soak any of my pads haha. I might do it anyways. Worst case scenario I can run to the local audio store and buy the L pads they have.

It’s not night and day either way (comfort or sound), but it’s worth a try for comfort. I soaked mine, and ended up buying the Dekonis anyway.

 

[gimmeheadroom]

You can soak and then dry to soften them up if they’re uncomfortably stiff (warm water, maybe a little soap, squeeze lightly, resoak, etc., then rinse and dry), but I won’t promise that they’ll sound identical after the softening…

Sounds like a descripton of what happens if you wear them on a normal day outside

 

[Stevko]

Bought a schiit Magnius for 10min ago

 

[jaywillin]

a couple of months ago I picked up the 325 and the zen dac after not having a headfi set up for a while
I've had lots of gear, some relatively spendy, I'm tellin ya, this is all I really need !

 

[gimmeheadroom]

Bought a schiit Magnius for 10min ago

You bought a little schitter 'bout an hour ago
Plug in your SR80e see which way the wind blow

 

[Stevko]

You bought a little schitter 'bout an hour ago
Plug in your SR80e see which way the wind blow

Blowing both ways

 

[Luckyleo]

Having one of those moments that I'm sure most, if not all of you have had at some point of your headphone journey. I'm blown away by the GS3000x with tubes. Listening to Flac streaming on Qobuz and it's amazing. Bela Fleck sounds oh so good. Brings me to another plateau....


Just saying! YMMV LOL

Leo

 

[David222]

Having one of those moments that I'm sure most, if not all of you have had at some point of your headphone journey. I'm blown away by the GS3000x with tubes. Listening to Flac streaming on Qobuz and it's amazing. Bela Fleck sounds oh so good. Brings me to another plateau....


Just saying! YMMV LOL

Leo

Sounds like the tubes have made a night / day difference for you

 

[ESL-1]

Having one of those moments that I'm sure most, if not all of you have had at some point of your headphone journey. I'm blown away by the GS3000x with tubes. Listening to Flac streaming on Qobuz and it's amazing. Bela Fleck sounds oh so good. Brings me to another plateau....


Just saying! YMMV LOL

Leo

Yup, and when your ears say that is the best you ever heard a favorite track it is magical and long remembered.