[Shane D]

An updated Cocobolo family photo… this RS1x is my own. Three quite different tonalities, and, interestingly, quite different shades of color as well.

Very, very nice!

 

[ESL-1]

Those Dynavector arms are extremely heavy. I wonder if the LP12 like turntable has a suspended sub-chassis and will it take that weight? I'm sure you have already addressed this.

I remember those arms back in the 80s when I was using turntables myself. The Dynavector is quite a marvel of engineering. I think if I was creating a turntable today it might be something like the classic Denon direct drive motor unit mounted in a heavy wooden plinth with a Dynavector arm.

It is quite the interesting design and excels at pluming deep, detailed bass due to all the technology employed to rid the sound of any resonances. Glad to hear from someone who knows the arm. I was working at a good shop in NYC at the time and the arm was not being brought in from Japan. We had an overseas pilot who was both a customer & friend. Every time he flew to Japan he would buy one and fly it back to us. So for quite a time we were the only audio shop in the U.S. that had them for sale.

There is enough adjustability on most of the 3 point sub chassis tables to compensate. My table was the top model from Aniston and the spring adjustment was no issue.

I also have an Aniston Q deck model with a Grado Sonata (wood body) that I really should Post an AD for in the Classified. Allow someone to add some tasty analog to their listening pleasure. Nice combo at a reasonable price.

 

[piglet]

It is quite the interesting design and excels at pluming deep, detailed bass due to all the technology employed to rid the sound of any resonances. Glad to hear from someone who knows the arm. I was working at a good shop in NYC at the time and the arm was not being brought in from Japan. We had an overseas pilot who was both a customer & friend. Every time he flew to Japan he would buy one and fly it back to us. So for quite a time we were the only audio shop in the U.S. that had them for sale.

There is enough adjustability on most of the 3 point sub chassis tables to compensate. My table was the top model from Aniston and the spring adjustment was no issue.

I also have an Aniston Q deck model with a Grado Sonata (wood body) that I really should Post an AD for in the Classified. Allow someone to add some tasty analog to their listening pleasure. Nice combo at a reasonable price.

Back in the 80s I had a friend who had the Dynavector arm mounted on a JBE turntable. I remember that it was a wonderful sounding thing. It had a really big and kind of magnificent soundstage. I can't remember what cartridge he was using.

 

[ESL-1]

Back in the 80s I had a friend who had the Dynavector arm mounted on a JBE turntable. I remember that it was a wonderful sounding thing. It had a really big and kind of magnificent soundstage. I can't remember what cartridge he was using.

Too bad, that would have been interesting to know. At the time I had quite an array of different cartridges (the better to know them). Grado phono cartridges were (and are) very popular and were known to deliver a really good midrange, sound natural and were all very good values. Values that carried over to their headphone series.

 

[Philimon]

Just bought a cheap Nakamichi SP-7 and Grado SR60 for transplant mod. If youre unaware, the Nak uses a driver very similar to HP-1000 driver. Will update with pics and impressions. Thanks @devouringone3

 

[Shane D]

For the first time since January my assistant and I pulled down the GH2's. I had almost forgotten how good these sound. Plugged into my Violectric V220.
The bass sounds nice and full! The trick is not to compare to other headphones!

 

[TooFrank]

Took out my GH2s tonight and I’m really enjoying them. Such a good HP.

good to hear - I thought initially, it was you who put your GH2 on the classified

 

[alexdemaet]

Anyone tried the Earman Angel? It sounds really good !

 

[rasmushorn]

Anyone tried the Earman Angel? It sounds really good !

It does indeed! Use it everyday with my Grados and I think they pair well.

 

[ilomilo]

https://cdn1.suno.ai/79db9bd3-8eb9-4844-b8d6-cd924b3f52d8.mp3 (Classic rock)
https://cdn1.suno.ai/ff887797-f704-4fc8-80f8-4affa1f9acfb.mp3 (Postpunk)

"I" made a song about Grado fans with AI. Enjoy

Fortunately my credits are used up now or i would spend all night trying different styles.
Those lyrics btw are written by me, the stuff the AI comes up with is awful.

 

[Plautus001]

https://cdn1.suno.ai/79db9bd3-8eb9-4844-b8d6-cd924b3f52d8.mp3 (Classic rock)
https://cdn1.suno.ai/ff887797-f704-4fc8-80f8-4affa1f9acfb.mp3 (Postpunk)

"I" made a song about Grado fans with AI. Enjoy

Fortunately my credits are used up now or i would spend all night trying different styles.
Those lyrics btw are written by me, the stuff the AI comes up with is awful.

Nice work, thanks for sharing

 

[monkuboy]

I recently purchased the 325x and am really enjoying it. It's a keeper. But as someone who likes a variety of sounds (I used to have seven pairs of speakers I would switch out but headphones are a lot easier to do that with!), I was wondering how the sound character of the 325x differs from the RS2x (and what is similar). I like the Grado sound but wonder if there is enough difference between these two models to warrant having them both. Thanks in advance!

 

[Philimon]

I was wondering how the sound character of the 325x differs from the RS2x (and what is similar)

Edit: Assuming same pads on each:

RS2x is a bit brighter with a bit less bass relative to 325x. More resolving than 325x but not worth cost of worse tone, imo obviously.

What is similar to 325x? Other x-Prestige models I suspect based on 80x, 225x, and 325x impressions here.:
https://www.superbestaudiofriends.org/index.php?threads/grado-rama-a-guide-to-grados.13791/
I had an 80x but with 325x cups + 80x cables, and it sounded very similar to my stock 325x. The 80x with 325x cups has verrry slightly less smooth frequency response but overall very similar to stock 325x, to my ears.

 

[Plautus001]

I recently purchased the 325x and am really enjoying it. It's a keeper. But as someone who likes a variety of sounds (I used to have seven pairs of speakers I would switch out but headphones are a lot easier to do that with!), I was wondering how the sound character of the 325x differs from the RS2x (and what is similar). I like the Grado sound but wonder if there is enough difference between these two models to warrant having them both. Thanks in advance!

I have both:

RS2x for vocals, jazz, acoustic, and online meetings. Bigger soundstage and clarity.

SR325x for rock, bass, feeling and tapping to the music.

 

[Gradostax fan]

I have both:

RS2x for vocals, jazz, acoustic, and online meetings. Bigger soundstage and clarity.

SR325x for rock, bass, feeling and tapping to the music.

Online meetings hmm maybe grado should release special edition of grado rs2x with mic and I will use it for my work purpose