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Jul 4, 2014 at 9:13 AM Post #16,606 of 65,615
Right!
So....how does it work?
They ship them to Europe "e" logo-free" or.....?
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Jul 4, 2014 at 9:15 AM Post #16,607 of 65,615
elmoe said:
   
Wow, what ridiculous prices. 700£ for the RS1e, that's 880 euros or 1200 usd!!! Almost double the US price. At that price might as well just import them from the US and pay taxes:
 
700USD + ~30% including VAT+customs tax = 910USD (660eur/530£), 300usd less.
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Yeah-that's crazy. I love my RS1i. But, I have no interest in mythologizing. They're old school. They look totally retro and their comfort is so so. But, they're a great rock can, etc. Great detail, imaging, forward presentation, yada yada.
 
But, it's kind of like inheriting a great stereo from your parents that dates back to the 70's. They're vintage and have a great sound, but no digital connectivity.  
 
Don't get me wrong. An RS1i will be a big part of my listening life for a long time.
 
I used to have  old Rock Hopper mountain bike from college that I loved. It was fun, fit well and loved riding. But, when the time came, I wanted a Cyclecross bike that cost a lot more. I might still drag it out and my old Rockhopper was great for what it was, but could never function as a road bike.
 
I don't know if would pay retail for any Grados over the 325. It's not about having the money. It's about their value relative to the marketplace. Coming from the $200 225i, and noting the price of the 325, The RS1i to me feels fees like a $400-500 can at most.
 
$700 or more gets into ortho territory. Now, if I could get a PS 1000 for $700-sure
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Too bad you guys in the UK can't get them used from each other.
 
Jul 4, 2014 at 9:44 AM Post #16,609 of 65,615
huckfinn said:
  Right!
So....how does it work?
They ship them to Europe "e" logo-free" or.....?
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Grado have been secretly selling the 'e' models early for a while now, so that people who bought the older 'i' models just before the newer ones came out wouldn't be disappointed.
 
See the comment from Grado Labs on this facebook post:
 
https://www.facebook.com/GradoLabs/photos/a.410013350398.203431.258618660398/10152425798680399/?type=1&comment_id=10152426248555399&offset=0&total_comments=112
 
Jul 4, 2014 at 10:36 AM Post #16,611 of 65,615
elmoe said:
Wow, what ridiculous prices. 700£ for the RS1e, that's 880 euros or 1200 usd!!! Almost double the US price. At that price might as well just import them from the US and pay taxes:

700USD + ~30% including VAT+customs tax = 910USD (660eur/530£), 300usd less.
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As a devout Grado fan I feel for those outside the US who must pay exorbitantly inflated prices. That being said I must confide honestly my opinion that as good as Grado's are they are not the be all and end all in audiophile headphones. To me they're a niche product that expresses one of the most ethereal aspects of this very fun hobby, and that is personal preference. At our recent hp meet here in MPLS, actually it was in St. Louis Park, I got to listen to kvtaco17's Senheiser HD800's through my little WA6. All I can say is that those German engineers are some pretty smart fellows. I'm sure they have some kind of "sound measuring machine" that cost more than John Grado's whole operation. Vat r dose tings called again, lasers and computers? Diatribe over, I sit here with my RS1's on and am thankful that I was born in the greatest country ever! Happy Burthday USA! I have to add a short addendum: the super ultra-nationalism expressed by us Americans on this day is really just crazy over the top.
 
Jul 4, 2014 at 10:40 AM Post #16,612 of 65,615
No doubt, but it's not like the HD800 sells for inflated prices in the US either. In fact not long ago there was a deal on amazon to get it for 900usd new. We in Europe still pay 1000 euros.
 
Jul 4, 2014 at 10:43 AM Post #16,613 of 65,615
elmoe said:
  No doubt, but it's not like the HD800 sells for inflated prices in the US either. In fact not long ago there was a deal on amazon to get it for 900usd new. We in Europe still pay 1000 euros.
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you can find it here in the b/s/t thread for $900-$1000....if you are patient and keep up with the b/s/t thread
 
Jul 4, 2014 at 10:45 AM Post #16,614 of 65,615
elmoe said:
No doubt, but it's not like the HD800 sells for inflated prices in the US either. In fact not long ago there was a deal on amazon to get it for 900usd new. We in Europe still pay 1000 euros.
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I believe that price difference between the US and Europe is because America has a much bigger market. We might not make all the cool **** anymore, but we buy everything!
 
Jul 4, 2014 at 11:00 AM Post #16,615 of 65,615
whirlwind said:
  you can find it here in the b/s/t thread for $900-$1000....if you are patient and keep up with the b/s/t thread
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Yep, even 750-850usd sometimes. I'm not in the market for one though, first comes an "e" series Grado.
 
 
bpcans said:
I believe that price difference between the US and Europe is because America has a much bigger market. We might not make all the cool **** anymore, but we buy everything!
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I don't know about that, we have a pretty big audiophile market in Europe.
 
Jul 4, 2014 at 2:12 PM Post #16,617 of 65,615
Jul 5, 2014 at 9:17 AM Post #16,619 of 65,615
I posted this link in the e-series thread but am putting it here too in case anyone's still afraid to go over there.

http://headfonics.com/2014/06/grado-goes-e-an-interview-with-jonathan-grado/

A very interesting and enlightening interview imo. :)
 
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