[rovopio]

I just ordered a Schiit Vali 2 amp to pair with my Grados. Looking forward to some nice tube action!

 
Please let us know what you think about the Vali 2 when it arrives.

 

[GrouchoMarx1933]

Absolutely will do!

 

[stacker45]

Gee that's a hard one. I would have sold the amp to fund the gh1 and have a lesser amp.

 
Same here, my GH-1 are not going anywhere soon, the fact that I prefer them to my beloved PS1k, speaks volume on how good the GH-1/G sounds.

 

[GrouchoMarx1933]

I think I have a serious problem.
 
I CANNOT stop listening to the 225e! Everything I throw at them sounds so darn good! Especially through my Pono player. An incredibly musical combination.
 
That being said, they're not perfect. My 400S has a much faster attack, and better spatial imaging. The 225e feels fairly flat to me in comparison. However, the detail retrieval is so good and the overall sound is so much fun that I'm more than happy to live with the faults.
 
At the end of the year I'm pretty sure I'll be upgrading to a higher level Grado. I'll have to audition them to see which one feels right. I would love something that sounds like the 225e, but better.

 

[Loving[MAX]Sound]

I think I have a serious problem.

I CANNOT stop listening to the 225e! Everything I throw at them sounds so darn good! Especially through my Pono player. An incredibly musical combination.

That being said, they're not perfect. My 400S has a much faster attack, and better spatial imaging. The 225e feels fairly flat to me in comparison. However, the detail retrieval is so good and the overall sound is so much fun that I'm more than happy to live with the faults.

At the end of the year I'm pretty sure I'll be upgrading to a higher level Grado. I'll have to audition them to see which one feels right. I would love something that sounds like the 225e, but better.

Yep! I have read on this thread that the 225e is a great versatile set of headphones! I have tried them out in store once or twice, but my current collection covers that part of my listening spectrum.

 

[Bonobo Loco]

Quick question for all you Gradophiles: If you could own just one pair, which would it be and why? Thanks in advance.

 

[rovopio]

  Quick question for all you Gradophiles: If you could own just one pair, which would it be and why? Thanks in advance.

 
I don't think I'm the most qualified to answer this but probably rs2e or it's last edition, the rs1/i

 

[Pirakaphile]

Gee that's a hard one. I would have sold the amp to fund the gh1 and have a lesser amp.

Want the GH-1 and an original Magni?

 

[jaywillin]

I just ordered a Schiit Vali 2 amp to pair with my Grados. Looking forward to some nice tube action!

i'm undecided between the vali 2, an amp from garage1217, or another (3rd) LD mk 1+

 

[BobG55]

  Quick question for all you Gradophiles: If you could own just one pair, which would it be and why? Thanks in advance.

I would opt for the black sheep of the Grado family : the PS500e but w/ G-cushions & w/ my Benchmark DAC1 HDR, DAC/AMP.  BTW I dubbed them as the black sheep of the family because some reviews are somewhat lukewarm about them e.g. "the treble tends to roll off" or "it lacks substantial sub-bass", etc.  which in my case anyways I don't happen to share those opinions at all.  To my ears the treble is quite clear and I haven't noticed any roll off whatsoever & as far as sub bass, well, no they don't emphasize the bass as much as other brands/models but the bass is quite present & tight which is good enough for me/my taste.  Overall I find them very well balanced.

 

[GrouchoMarx1933]

  i'm undecided between the vali 2, an amp from garage1217, or another (3rd) LD mk 1+

I wanted to try tubes and I wanted to try Schiit, this seemed like a good way to kill two birds with one stone!

 

[BobG55]

 

  Quick question for all you Gradophiles: If you could own just one pair, which would it be and why? Thanks in advance.

I would opt for the black sheep of the Grado family : the PS500e but w/ G-cushions & w/ my Benchmark DAC1 HDR, DAC/AMP.

Sorry about the incomplete answer to your question Bonobo Loco, I'm somewhat distracted tonight.  Ok, as to why I prefer the PS500e to the other Grado HPs  I own or have heard, it's mainly because it's quite versatile & sounds great with the sources & amps that I own.  I was quite surprised how "detailed" it is especially w/ my Benchmark DAC/AMP & w/ G-cush.  I also own the PS1Ke but they sound somewhat distant w/ the same DAC/AMP although they sound fantastic w/ my vintage integrated amp.  

 

[stacker45]

  Quick question for all you Gradophiles: If you could own just one pair, which would it be and why? Thanks in advance.

 
This is a very easy question,

 

[ruthieandjohn]

   
This is a very easy question,

Bet it's GH-1 !

 

[jaywillin]

 
I wanted to try tubes and I wanted to try Schiit, this seemed like a good way to kill two birds with one stone!

i've had several tube amps, and a bunch of schiit , lol
i just miss having a tube amp though