[ruthieandjohn]

  About a month ago I grabbed a pair of new PS500is for a great price as the e series were being pushed hard.  Loved them but thought the U shaped sound left the mids a bit hollow, and was intrigued with the idea of the RS1s (mostly from reading about them on this forum).  Just this week I found a price for new pair of RS1is for a little less than what I paid for the PS500is!  So I jumped on them figuring to A/B them and sell the pair I liked least.
 
Initially I thought the RS1is were definitely more to my tastes after listening for a day.  Before reboxing the PS500, I thought I'd give it one last listen.
 
Yes, you guessed it, another first world problem.  I like them both; each has its rightful place in my collection.
 
One day there will be a huge sale ........

I rue to find that Grados are just like Lay's potato chips... you can't take just one!
 


My 6 Grados at today's Detroit 2014 head-fi Meet.

 

[JoeDoe]

Glad you enjoyed listening to them!
Just out of curiosity what was driving them?

Glow Audio Amp One and ALO Pan Am

 

[g-michael-11]

I've had my pair of grados for a couple of years now.. Recently ive been having a problem with the headphone plug leaking some type of green liquid. Anyone else had this problem before?

 

[whirlwind]

I've had my pair of grados for a couple of years now.. Recently ive been having a problem with the headphone plug leaking some type of green liquid. Anyone else had this problem before?

Sounds like maybe there is some corrosion going on with the wire.
 
You can send them back to Grado for repair....they repair for a very reasonable price.....would probably hook you up with a whole new cable.

 

[joseph69]

Glow Audio Amp One and ALO Pan Am

Thanks!

 

[wormsdriver]

I've had my pair of grados for a couple of years now.. Recently ive been having a problem with the headphone plug leaking some type of green liquid. Anyone else had this problem before?

 
 

  Sounds like maybe there is some corrosion going on with the wire.
 
You can send them back to Grado for repair....they repair for a very reasonable price.....would probably hook you up with a whole new cable.

yeah, Grado just charges a flat fee repair for their headphones. Prices depend on which model/series of headphone you own. I sent in my Sr80 in and had new drivers and cable installed for $30. I know for Rs1's they charge, $100 or $150? (I forgot)
 
Anyhow, in some cases they might even take care of it for you, send them in email, they'll get back to you pretty quick.
 
@joseph69 how much did they charge for your Sr325?

 

[joseph69]

   
 
yeah, Grado just charges a flat fee repair for their headphones. Prices depend on which model/series of headphone you own. I sent in my Sr80 in and had new drivers and cable installed for $30. I know for Rs1's they charge, $100 or $150? (I forgot)
 
Anyhow, in some cases they might even take care of it for you, send them in email, they'll get back to you pretty quick.
 
@joseph69 how much did they charge for your Sr325?

They charged me $45.00 and they came back sounding amazing. I had e-mailed Grado to ask what was wrong with them, but they  said their techs had left for the day, and I never pursued.

 

[wormsdriver]

  They charged me $45.00 and they came back sounding amazing. I had e-mailed Grado to ask what was wrong with them, but they  said their techs had left for the day, and I never pursued.

Thanks! my sr80's sound pretty damn good imo. I'm burning them in right now, pretty impressive for the price. I'm probably gonna sell them soon since I also have sr225 and Rs1, but it's a damn shame to sell them for like $60 to $70 at the most.

 

[whirlwind]

 

  They charged me $45.00 and they came back sounding amazing. I had e-mailed Grado to ask what was wrong with them, but they  said their techs had left for the day, and I never pursued.

Thanks! my sr80's sound pretty damn good imo. I'm burning them in right now, pretty impressive for the price. I'm probably gonna sell them soon since I also have sr225 and Rs1, but it's a damn shame to sell them for like $60 to $70 at the most.

No kidding, right.
 
The SR60 & SR80 are a no brainer for the money.

 

[joseph69]

  Thanks! my sr80's sound pretty damn good imo. I'm burning them in right now, pretty impressive for the price. I'm probably gonna sell them soon since I also have sr225 and Rs1, but it's a damn shame to sell them for like $60 to $70 at the most.

No problem.
I agree, for the price of the 60/80's it just wouldn't be worth it to sell them, due to them being such an excellent headphone.
 

  No kidding, right.
 
The SR60 & SR80 are a no brainer for the money.

100%

 

[wormsdriver]

oh schiit! First time listening to a Joe Bonamassa CD.  daaam, boy, I think I picked the right one!

 
Thanks Whirlwind!
 
EDIT: I'm loving this record right now! Joe Bonamassa - Had To Cry Today <3
 

 

[whirlwind]

  oh shciit! First time listening to a Joe Bonamassa CD.  daaam, boy, I think I picked the right one!

Spoiler: Warning: Spoiler!

 
Thanks Whirlwind!

You bet, sir.

 

[jaywillin]

Got to hear the PS1000 today and they are killer! However, I would not call them in a marriage of the two you described. To me they are a more refined PS 500 with more air and detail up top, I'll be at the hair on the peaky side.

Even though I never thought I'd say this, I prefer both of the PS series to the RS1. While it does do mids better, the RS1 bass and treble are not as good, and its soundstage is smaller.

the ps1k to me, is the ps500 "all grown up"

 

[wormsdriver]

oh shciit! First time listening to a Joe Bonamassa CD.  daaam, boy, I think I picked the right one!

 
uh yeah, DEFINITELY RS1 + Mad Ear music. God*#&, Mothe*$#%! #Sonofa... FUDGE!

Spoiler: Warning: Spoiler!

 

 

 

[wormsdriver]

 
the ps1k to me, is the ps500 "all grown up"

Mr. Jay!  I'm considering The PS1000i as my next purchase (can't go for the "e" version $$). Any thoughts on it vs the Gs1000e? 
 
They are both in my price range.