[joseph69]

  well, the wires are connected, and seem pretty sturdy, i need practice though, i didn't have any helping hands to hold the wires in place while i soldered, so, i improvised with a  coat
hanger, 
the whole thing took about an hour i think, maybe a little longer

OK, so it sounds like you did what you had to do and their working fine, thats the important part.
After sufficient burn-in I'd like to hear you impressions on the magnums.

 

[SurvivorNVL]

   
Welcome to the group. I see @kayandjohn mention the 325's. I have the MS2i which is the Alessandro Music Series counterpart to the 325 (still from Grado Labs), and it is not as harsh on the highs. A great set of headphones for rock. Worth checking out. I am actually looking for a pair of AKG's and have been looking at the K7XX quite a bit lately

Thank you for the welcome.  I'll definitely consider the Alessandro, and as for the K7XX - it's a marvelous headphone.  I upgraded to it from the Fostex T50RP v3's from Mayflower Electronics.  I find them a bit boring at times, though.  Grado are always associated with so much energy, fun, intimacy, and detail.  Need to go find a store to try them out in person, but narrowing down.  Thank you for the welcome, again!

 

[WilliamLeonhart]

  well, i got my hands dirty , the drivers on the left are symphones magnum v6's, the cups are mahogany vibro's , the headband is off a sony,both obtained from joedoe , thanks buddy ! the cable is fro ebay, seller "amplifier_surgery" SPC, a little stiff, but well made
the sound ?? pretty damn good !  i'm pretty happy with how my first DYI project turned out
 
 

Congrats on the Magnums, Jay!

 

[Kalsten]

Kalsten this is the guide I followed when doing all my Grado's with reverse quarter mod hd414.

http://benlimt.blogspot.com/2011/06/grados-prestige-series-model-sr60i-and.html?m=1

Thank you very much

 

[jaywillin]

  OK, so it sounds like you did what you had to do and their working fine, thats the important part.
After sufficient burn-in I'd like to hear you impressions on the magnums.

initial impressions are very, very good 

 

[whirlwind]

 

  well, the wires are connected, and seem pretty sturdy, i need practice though, i didn't have any helping hands to hold the wires in place while i soldered, so, i improvised with a  coat
hanger, 
the whole thing took about an hour i think, maybe a little longer

OK, so it sounds like you did what you had to do and their working fine, thats the important part.
After sufficient burn-in I'd like to hear you impressions on the magnums.

Yes, me too!
 
They look very nice, Jay  

 

[jaywillin]

 
the sound of the guitar at the beginning,  i think this is what you were talking about WW

 

[whirlwind]

Yes, absolutely, Jay!
 
This is a wonderful album.

 

[joseph69]

  initial impressions are very, very good 

 

[joseph69]

Great news…Grado notified me this morning that my PS1Ke is ready and will be shipped to me this week, can't wait! 

 

[fleasbaby]

 

@jaywillin Would be interested to hear your thoughts. I have sadly never gotten to hear the higher end Grados (PS1000, GS1000, PS500, non-e RS1). I have made a couple of V6 builds now though, and like what I hear a lot. I will be building a pair to Rhydon's specs in the next week or so, using those crazy looking 3D printed cups of his (feels odd not to be using a pair of cups I have turned myself). I hear great things from folks who have done a full build that way...

 

[Willalsace]

Hi
Could someone tell me if the PS1000 (the normal one) can be used with a portable player like the ibasso DX90 ?
Will the DX90 move the PS1000 correctly or should it be used only with areal headphone amplifier?
Should the PS500E be a better match?
Or the GS1000?
I already tested the GS100 with it. The sound seems smooth. Is it because I need a better amplifier or is it mainly due to the GS1000.
In that case, would the PS500E or PS1000 be more punchy (for rock and electro)

 

[stacker45]

 
I’d suggest the 60e - IMO they have a better overall balance - I found the 80e way too bass heavy...

 
He could go with the SR80e, and swap the stock S-cush for some L-cush, later on. The SR80e with the L-cush have slightly less bass, a clearer treble, and a bigger soundstage.
 
 

  Anyone into Men Without Hats will love this track in their PS500:
 

 
Listening to this via my vinyl rig and it is awesome!

 
They are from my hometown, my favorite song is ''The Safety Dance'', I also like the video of that song.
 
By the way, for those who'd like to know, ''Montrealais'' is French, and it means, someone that's from Montreal, just like ''New Yorker'' 

 

[fjrabon]

   
He could go with the SR80e, and swap the stock S-cush for some L-cush, later on. The SR80e with the L-cush have slightly less bass, a clearer treble, and a bigger soundstage.

definitely a "YMMV" thing, but I find the SR80e too harsh with L-Cush.  Now, it isn't nearly as migraine inducing as the SR80i used to be with L-Cush.  Really, the only SR series that I think improve with pad swapping is the SR32e, which I think are actually better with S-Cush (though both variations have their strengths).  The SR225e is also really fun with the S-Cush, but I think a touch technically better with the L Cush.  

 

[stacker45]

  definitely a "YMMV" thing, but I find the SR80e too harsh with L-Cush.  Now, it isn't nearly as migraine inducing as the SR80i used to be with L-Cush.  Really, the only SR series that I think improve with pad swapping is the SR32e, which I think are actually better with S-Cush (though both variations have their strengths).  The SR225e is also really fun with the S-Cush, but I think a touch technically better with the L Cush.  

 
I agree that the L-cush are a better match for SR80e, than they are with the i, but I used to have L-cush on my SR80i, and I liked how they sounded. ''migraine inducing'' really!