[gefski]

I'm guessing that it means that air will still move out via the ear pads. 

Can't tell by looking at the pics but it clearly says "vented back". So it has to be from the back side of the driver. Maybe some hidden holes or slots. BeyerDynamic does something similar with two almost identical cans -- DT880 has very tiny holes and are called "semi-open" while DT990 has big slots and are called "open back".

 

[kvtaco17]

I really hope the cups smell like booze... I'd love them even most!

 

[desertblues]

Wow - just when I thought I wasn't going to buy more Grados they pull me back in! 

 

[BillsonChang007]

How limited is it though? @.@

someone got to do a DIY earcups like those Grado!!!

 

[ArmAndHammer]

How limited is it though? @.@

someone got to do a DIY earcups like those Grado!!!

Hopefully VERY limited

 

[1117]

  WOOT WOOT....looky at what I just bought!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Can't wait...should be AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 
What sorcery is this?

 

[parbaked]

Pioneer did something similar years back with speakers made from 100 year old Suntory whiskey casks: http://www.pioneer.eu/eur/campaign/products/pureMalt.html
 

 

[hsubox]

  Pioneer did something similar years back with speakers made from 100 year old Suntory whiskey casks: http://www.pioneer.eu/eur/campaign/products/pureMalt.html
 

For relaxing times... make it Pioneer time...
 
How did they sound? I am curious about where in the line these should really slot in, if such a comparison can really be made.

 

[jaywillin]

  Pioneer did something similar years back with speakers made from 100 year old Suntory whiskey casks: http://www.pioneer.eu/eur/campaign/products/pureMalt.html
 

i remember those, were supposed to be decent little speakers too

 

[parbaked]

 
For relaxing times... make it Pioneer time...
 
How did they sound? I am curious about where in the line these should really slot in, if such a comparison can really be made.

They were beautiful looking/feeling and sounded good, but not great, for their size (4" mid/woof) and price ($600).
Made in China because lots of labour to straighten the wood from the casks. Perfect for office but not for main system...

 

[Brooko]

I guess the bit I'm puzzled about (semi-closed / vented Grados) is "what is the point"?
 
Let's face it - the main reason for using closed headphones is for isolation - it's pretty much the only reason.  These are on-ear - not over-ear.  On-ear isolating headphones need reasonable clamp.  These are Grados!  I don't know about you guys - but every Grado I've owned - including the RS1's I have now - I always bend the headband slightly to relax the fit (otherwise .... torture!)
 
So thinking out loud .....

1. Closed Grado that's on ear - so you need to loosen fit
2. Vented anyway
3. Likely to be very little isolation (for you), and although leakage may be attenuated, it won't be nil
4. Priced at $400?

 
My question again - why would you bother?
 
I was also naturally interested when I first saw the news - then when I thought about it - reality kind of hit home.
 
I'll stick to my RS1s.

 

[jonbmet]

Mine's on the way. Woooooo!

 

[stacker45]

Mine too. Woooooo!!

 

[ArmAndHammer]

 
My question again - why would you bother?
 
I was also naturally interested when I first saw the news - then when I thought about it - reality kind of hit home.
 
I'll stick to my RS1s.

In your case, you have an excellent pair of woodie Grados. I have no doubt that these won't match the performance of the RS1. I don't think that's the goal either. I'm hoping these will be on par with the 325 but with a woodie sound and of course the coolness of wood and being a limited edition.
 
That's why some of us will bother...cause they are just cool. I took the chance. They're Grados. I figure unless they are complete turds, they won't loose much if any value if I decide to resell if I don't like them, especially being a limited edition. I've wanted woodie grados for a long time but never wanted to shell out the $500 for a pair of RS2 or $700 for the RS1. This seemed like a good chance.

 

[bassboysam]

I guess the bit I'm puzzled about (semi-closed / vented Grados) is "what is the point"?

Let's face it - the main reason for using closed headphones is for isolation - it's pretty much the only reason.  These are on-ear - not over-ear.  On-ear isolating headphones need reasonable clamp.  These are Grados!  I don't know about you guys - but every Grado I've owned - including the RS1's I have now - I always bend the headband slightly to relax the fit (otherwise .... torture!)

So thinking out loud .....

• Closed Grado that's on ear - so you need to loosen fit
• Vented anyway
• Likely to be very little isolation (for you), and although leakage may be attenuated, it won't be nil
• Priced at $400?

My question again - why would you bother?

I was also naturally interested when I first saw the news - then when I thought about it - reality kind of hit home.

I'll stick to my RS1s.

Fuddy duddy