Pads are naturally stock pads. F-pads on Hemps and L-Pads on RS2x.
Pads change sound so much that comparing with non stock pads is waste of time. In my opinion.
Both of these headphones can be ruined if changing pads something else than stock pads.
Just received the gs3000x. Drivers unfortunately not matched and as soon as I turn my head around and the cable moves, the sound on the right side goes away. Same when I touch the cable at a specific spot at the y splitter. Highly underwhelming. Never had such an experience with good audio gear. That’s my first grado purchase. Are they known for bad qc? I mean, that thing costs over 2k here in Germany…
Well, I am still in my exploration phase with pads...
The stock L-pads sounded pretty good, even taking account that the headphone (or my head) wasn't burned in yet. So, the next pads I tried are the ZMF Beyerdynamic perforated lambskin with the Grado adapter which improved the bass a little bit and are vastly more comfortable than the L-pads.
Just last week a set of genuine Grado G-cushions arrived. The clone versions are not the same. They are not worth the return postage.
To my ears, the Grado G's sound very similar to the L-pads with a little less bass and a bit less comfort than the ZMFs. I'm still working out the soundstage difference.
All that said, I really glad I jumped into the Grado pool! I'm really enjoying the RS-1X.
Once I have the pads sorted out (pad rolling is new to me as well), I may have some questions for you about headamps as I am down to just one for now.
I wouldn't call it narrow. It's "closer", and not so "pin point accurate". But it's narrower than RS2x. And not so airy.
But funny thing is that it does not matter, to me. When listening Hemps you simply do not pay attention to this small detail.
It's music that matters. The whole.
Well, I am still in my exploration phase with pads...
The stock L-pads sounded pretty good, even taking account that the headphone (or my head) wasn't burned in yet. So, the next pads I tried are the ZMF Beyerdynamic perforated lambskin with the Grado adapter which improved the bass a little bit and are vastly more comfortable than the L-pads.
Just last week a set of genuine Grado G-cushions arrived. The clone versions are not the same. They are not worth the return postage.
To my ears, the Grado G's sound very similar to the L-pads with a little less bass and a bit less comfort than the ZMFs. I'm still working out the soundstage difference.
All that said, I really glad I jumped into the Grado pool! I'm really enjoying the RS-1X.
Once I have the pads sorted out (pad rolling is new to me as well), I may have some questions for you about headamps as I am down to just one for now.
There are quite a number of amps that will do well.
One amp that often is forgotten is the Joseph Grado Signature headphone amp. They don’t show up for sale too often but will compete with amps costing $1000 or more. As you might imagine it makes a very good match with Grados in general.
When you get closer to thinking of another amp there will be a lot of good feedback and suggestions from our fellow members.
I know haha…have to let the frustration go. It’s just for 2,4K for a flagship headphone you wouldn’t expect that. But obviously it can always happen. It sounded to good anyway to not get one
That only works for Americans in America, in most cases.
Customers of American companies outside America don't exist. Alternatively, the customer is the distributor. If you are lucky and have a good distributor you can get help that way. If not, you're S.O.L.
That only works for Americans in America, in most cases.
Customers of American companies outside America don't exist. Alternatively, the customer is the distributor. If you are lucky and have a good distributor you can get help that way. If not, you're S.O.L.
Most stores will do a replacement for items that are defective out of the box. The policies I have seen are something like: First X days the store replaces the defective item, after that contact the manufacturer.
I don’t recommend buying from a store that sells new items without any guarantee that they work. DOA items and early failures are somewhat common.
That only works for Americans in America, in most cases.
Customers of American companies outside America don't exist. Alternatively, the customer is the distributor. If you are lucky and have a good distributor you can get help that way. If not, you're S.O.L.
Whichever country it was purchased there should be a distributor in importing the product from Grado as long as you purchased the product from an authorized seller for Grado products. The store that you purchased from should get things straightened out to resolve your issue.
Most stores will do a replacement for items that are defective out of the box. The policies I have seen are something like: First X days the store replaces the defective item, after that contact the manufacturer.
I don’t recommend buying from a store that sells new items without any guarantee that they work. DOA items and early failures are somewhat common.
If a store did do that they could lose their authorization to sell the product. Reach out to the distributor for your area and take it up with them.
My experience having been in retail audio for many years has been that DOA or even a driver going out is not really all that common. Granted device must be used within it’s own stated limits.
There had been a couple of companies of good repute and high end market range that went through a rash of failures suddenly appearing but this is certainly not at all a norm or acceptable given the high price of some of the culprits.
That said with all the headphones and speakers I have sold through the years (35+) there have been very, very few that were DOA or needed replacement within the warranty or even a bit beyond.
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…. RS-1x has fully flexed bass muscle - with deep extension - alongside its glorious midrange, treble, soundstage.
I have sold through the years (35+) there have been very, very few that were DOA or needed replacement within the warranty or even a bit beyond.
