RS2x is not weak on bass, I sold my Hemps as RS2x just hit the spot for me
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psy472
500+ Head-Fier
The trade off is that the bass gets even weaker with age but the Mid and highs are much smoother. Listening to R&Bs, smooth Jazz, and classical music on my RS2e is amazing.
Shane D
Headphoneus Supremus
Really enjoyed the week with my GH2's, especially with the Valhalla 2. Jazz, rock and classic rock all sounded SO good!
For some reason my Beautiful audio pads were hurting my ears, so I changed over to the Shipibo pads. A very nice week indeed.
For some reason my Beautiful audio pads were hurting my ears, so I changed over to the Shipibo pads. A very nice week indeed.
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plakat
Headphoneus Supremus
Really interesting how much taste differs… to me the Rs1-x was maybe the worst headphone I had on my ears more than once 
which makes it take a slot above the GS-1000x, which not only sounded even more anemic but also did not get a second chance… there’s just nothing within my taste of music I can imagine to sound acceptable on either. Obviously others differ.
I’d not say that Grados generally don’t have bass. The already mentioned Hemp does have a bit, as does the GH2, which, to me, finds a better balance with an airy top end. A different take on my electronic music, which in these two cases works quite well. So while I’m obviously not the primary target group, there’s still something here for me as well.
which makes it take a slot above the GS-1000x, which not only sounded even more anemic but also did not get a second chance… there’s just nothing within my taste of music I can imagine to sound acceptable on either. Obviously others differ.I’d not say that Grados generally don’t have bass. The already mentioned Hemp does have a bit, as does the GH2, which, to me, finds a better balance with an airy top end. A different take on my electronic music, which in these two cases works quite well. So while I’m obviously not the primary target group, there’s still something here for me as well.
Or SR325x!
Shane D
Headphoneus Supremus
Personal opinions really do vary. I don't find the bass on the Grado's to be very light, when using them. Once in a while I will hear a song and then think, "I remember that song being bassier" and then move along. I found that with GH2's, SR325e's and the Hemp's.Really interesting how much taste differs… to me the Rs1-x was maybe the worst headphone I had on my ears more than once
I’d not say that Grados generally don’t have bass. The already mentioned Hemp does have a bit, as does the GH2, which, to me, finds a better balance with an airy top end. A different take on my electronic music, which in these two cases works quite well. So while I’m obviously not the primary target group, there’s still something here for me as well.
Where it does really stand out to me is when I change over to a Focal Clear, a CFA Cascade, an iBasso SR2, etc. I immediately think, " Oh, THERE's the bass!"
plakat
Headphoneus Supremus
I know what you mean… my current menu includes the Austrian Audio Composer, which offers excellent bass, and not only for an open back, and the DCA E3, which is also not bass shy. Obviously the GH2 offers less bass, especially deep down, than both. I still likening though, it’s airy presentation just has something… and while the Hemp does offer a little more bass, it misses that airy quality.Personal opinions really do vary. I don't find the bass on the Grado's to be very light, when using them. Once in a while I will hear a song and then think, "I remember that song being bassier" and then move along. I found that with GH2's, SR325e's and the Hemp's.
Where it does really stand out to me is when I change over to a Focal Clear, a CFA Cascade, an iBasso SR2, etc. I immediately think, " Oh, THERE's the bass!"
Guts390
100+ Head-Fier
I agree tbh. But that's kinda what I meant. Bass is by no means nonexistent. But a lot of people have different standards for bass. I think grados generally have enough bass for my needs.
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Jerome Howard
Head-Fier
Hello all. Arriving tomorrow will be my first Grados. SR325X. I excited to finally listen to some Grado headphones. My other headphones are Bluetooth, Sony XM5
and Focal Bathys.
Comparing them should be fun.
and Focal Bathys.
Comparing them should be fun.
CarinTorment
100+ Head-Fier
pkay
Head-Fier
Grados' dist guitar sound is so different and special without being sibilant and piercing which I really hate.
It makes me forget all the shortcomings.
Can someone please recommend other headphones that offer Grado kind of guitar sound with stronger bass?
It makes me forget all the shortcomings.
Can someone please recommend other headphones that offer Grado kind of guitar sound with stronger bass?
Luckyleo
Headphoneus Supremus
A bold statement indeed. What is your Dac? Amp? Equalizer? I have plenty of bass with my Yggy and OTL amp (of course my hearing of what good bass is different than yours). People who make bold statements are properly evaluated by more senior members of the community, but it really isn't fair to new guys who will take your opinion as fact. Just saying.Really interesting how much taste differs… to me the Rs1-x was maybe the worst headphone I had on my ears more than once
I’d not say that Grados generally don’t have bass. The already mentioned Hemp does have a bit, as does the GH2, which, to me, finds a better balance with an airy top end. A different take on my electronic music, which in these two cases works quite well. So while I’m obviously not the primary target group, there’s still something here for me as well.
Leo
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For sure. My RS2x took about 6 months. From no bass and super lean to a warm and dimensional sound.
Almost to make me thing about the RS1x because it has less bass.
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