[glpsace]

A new member of the clan.

Congratulations and let us know your thoughts.

 

[shlabotnik]

Congratulations and let us know your thoughts.

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[shlabotnik]

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[jonathan c]

Five years ago, I bought the SR325E, and I really enjoy them. Since then I have purchased the RS1e, GW100x, SR325x (twice), and the RS1x. I have returned them all (except for the RS1x which I just received this week). I think I might be done.

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[shlabotnik]

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[tombrisbane]

Been giving the GW100x a good run this weekend. Really love them with classic/psychedelic rock, sound amazing.

 

[Spyronight]

hey all, what would be the most neutral grados? I wanted something to listen to solo piano and some solo violin. I have a Rs1e, it sounds perfect for acoustic guitar but not so much piano. other headphones I own are akg k812 (huge soundstage,great for orcchestral pieces, not for solo as much), lcd-2 (too warm and not enough detail), Stax L300 (too clean, reveling of bad sources). I love grados and how forward they are which makes them great for solo instruments, but I need one this time that gets away from the traditional grado sound into much more neutral territory. sr200, sr325x or maybe something from the ps series?

 

[jim723]

Just curious what amp do you pair with K812. I also listen to solo piano and I found Shure 1840 sounded great with OTL amp.

 

[Spyronight]

Just curious what amp do you pair with K812. I also listen to solo piano and I found Shure 1840 sounded great with OTL amp.

I have an Audeze deckard (adds a bit of treble, sounds great with the lcd-2) , Im able to get the Shure 1840 as well, how does that compare?

 

[jim723]

RS2e with G-cushion sounded great with piano music as well. Please PM me if you want to continue the discussion regarding lcd-2 and 1840.

 

[ESL-1]

hey all, what would be the most neutral grados? I wanted something to listen to solo piano and some solo violin. I have a Rs1e, it sounds perfect for acoustic guitar but not so much piano. other headphones I own are akg k812 (huge soundstage,great for orcchestral pieces, not for solo as much), lcd-2 (too warm and not enough detail), Stax L300 (too clean, reveling of bad sources). I love grados and how forward they are which makes them great for solo instruments, but I need one this time that gets away from the traditional grado sound into much more neutral territory. sr200, sr325x or maybe something from the ps series?

If you could locate a PS500 or PS500e (they are discontinued) it well might click all the boxes. (No plans for a replacement model on the PS series).

The current RS2x when broken in might fit your needs. It tends to mellow a bit with time and the bass becomes more defined with good detail.

That’s my two cents.

Good luck with the quest.

PS My final thought is that in my opinion the MOST neutral would be the Joseph Grado Signature HP1000 series. Joe Grado designed them to be as neutral as possible since he intended to use them to test some custom microphones. Price depending on condition can be pretty expensive.

 

[Spyronight]

If you could locate a PS500 or PS500e (they are discontinued) it well might click all the boxes. (No plans for a replacement model on the PS series).

The current RS2x when broken in might fit your needs. It tends to mellow a bit with time and the bass becomes more defined with good detail.

That’s my two cents.

Good luck with the quest.

PS My final thought is that in my opinion the MOST neutral would be the Joseph Grado Signature HP1000 series. Joe Grado designed them to be as neutral as possible since he intended to use them to test some custom microphones. Price depending on condition can be pretty expensive.

Ill try ti find one thank you

 

[Plautus001]

hey all, what would be the most neutral grados? I wanted something to listen to solo piano and some solo violin. I have a Rs1e, it sounds perfect for acoustic guitar but not so much piano. other headphones I own are akg k812 (huge soundstage,great for orcchestral pieces, not for solo as much), lcd-2 (too warm and not enough detail), Stax L300 (too clean, reveling of bad sources). I love grados and how forward they are which makes them great for solo instruments, but I need one this time that gets away from the traditional grado sound into much more neutral territory. sr200, sr325x or maybe something from the ps series?

PS500 from most accounts..

 

[Plautus001]

Ill try ti find one thank you

I love my RS2x, but I wouldn't call it neutral... per se

 

[Paul W]

Here's one PS500e listed by a member: https://www.head-fi.org/classifieds/grado-ps500e-excellent-condition.40699/