[daveya]

I couldn't get on with the bass on the 325x, sounding muddy to me, the RS2x solved it for me

 

[Tazio]

They like many Grados do break in over time as you accrue playtime. For me with the RS2x that was over 100 hours.

They like many Grados do break in over time as you accrue playtime. For me with the RS2x that was over 100 hours

what would you say is the biggest improvement after break in time ?

 

[jonathan c]

what would you say is the biggest improvement after break in time ?

With Grados, the improvements include: more linear frequency response, reduction / elimination of ‘hardness’, extension of bass response, clearer placement of instruments & voices in soundstage.

 

[Tazio]

With Grados, the improvements include: more linear frequency response, reduction / elimination of ‘hardness’, extension of bass response, clearer placement of instruments & voices in soundstage.

Many thanks …all the good stuff then !..

 

[TooFrank]

I prefer the GS2000e to the GS3000x! More spacious, brighter, more exciting (but I still Love the GS3000x sound!)

So glad to hear of a little love for the GS2ke (never heard the 3000x). While they do not appear generally appreciated, I like them a lot especially when they are added a bit of bass (Xbass on ifi iCAN)

 

[Shane D]

So glad to hear of a little love for the GS2ke (never heard the 3000x). While they do not appear generally appreciated, I like them a lot especially when they are added a bit of bass (Xbass on ifi iCAN)

Yeah, but every Grado sounds better with a bit of bass boost.

 

[JerseyD]

Yeah, but every Grado sounds better with a bit of bass boost.

...and quite a few sound better with some treble reduction... (...oof...JerseyD runs and ducks for cover...)

 

[Plautus001]

Yeah, but every Grado sounds better with a bit of bass boost.

SR325x doesn't really need bass boost with a good amp

 

[Shane D]

SR325x doesn't really need bass boost with a good amp

I do love my Grado's with a nice, warm amp like my Violectric. But it is still fun to hook them up to the iFi and administer a touch of bass boost.

 

[Shane D]

...and quite a few sound better with some treble reduction... (...oof...JerseyD runs and ducks for cover...)

I have never felt the need to pull down the treble on a Grado. Although maybe I would have on the SR325e's, back a few years.
Sometimes they can get a bit piercing on some hot horn work, but it's not unbearable.

 

[TooFrank]

I have never felt the need to pull down the treble on a Grado. Although maybe I would have on the SR325e's, back a few years.
Sometimes they can get a bit piercing on some hot horn work, but it's not unbearable.

FWIW: While I do know that EQ may not appeal to all, I do experience that you can tighten the bass and dampen the highs with for example the ifi xbass very much to your (and especially my) liking PPS not that I use EQ much though

 

[Luckyleo]

I do love my Grado's with a nice, warm amp like my Violectric. But it is still fun to hook them up to the iFi and administer a touch of bass boost.

My order for the Drop Violectric will be shipping in a few weeks (I hope). Looking forward to the 3000x/222 combo...

Leo

 

[przem]

Yeah, but every Grado sounds better with a bit of bass boost.

Nyczaj pads do that trick for most of them

 

[Chefguru]

Still the most photogenic

 

[Shane D]

My order for the Drop Violectric will be shipping in a few weeks (I hope). Looking forward to the 3000x/222 combo...

Leo

Unfortunately my Violectric V220 left my home today. It is making its way home to "The Motherland". Luckily it is going to be covered under warranty. Shipping was a Bitch!