[mks100]

Is that a Kanto speakers in the background? I have a pair of the YU4 and am very happy with them.

Kanto Yumi's. Rarely used but pleased nontheless.

 

[wormsdriver]

Very nice sounding combo here: https://www.audiogon.com/listings/lis8i0c0-grado-rs-1-vintage-a-models-with-matching-ra-1-amp-on-ear

I am not affiliated with the seller in any way.

This is the second pair of pink driver Rs1 I see listed in about a month. Both came with matching Ra1 amps. Funny thing is I hadn't seen pink driver Rs1 for sale in the last 7 years I've been active in this hobby, well, besides the one I bought myself on ebay

Here's a link to the other one that sold recently. Somebody got real lucky with that one! http://www.usaudiomart.com/details/649419464-classic-grado-rs1-plus-ra1/images/1809609/

 

[BobG55]

A little change of pace this afternoon...

It's such an iconic headphone.

 

[Astral Abyss]

Sooo.... anybody care to share some pictures of their new limited edition Grado LA/OC Audio Society cans?

I apologize for not posting photos sooner. It was bad timing between having relatives visiting and finishing up my Crack+Speedball amp for my birthday (last Monday). My wife got me an expensive Chatham 6080WB (graphite plates, ceramic insulators) and I wanted to have it ready. And then of course I got hooked on listening to it and that was with my HD650 and HD800, so I got behind... Anyway... Looks like @Nickelodeon has you covered. Mine look pretty much identical.

I've got a few hours on the LA&OC 25th AE and I'm very, very pleased with them. Bargain for the price, for sure. They surpass the GS1000e easily, probably mostly due to the GS2000e drivers that they use. I do think that the mahogany wood in the GS1000e has an ever so slightly better tone to it, but this 25th AE is tuned beautifully and I have zero issues with it. There was no initial tinny sound to it like the GS1000e had upon first listen (that subsided after break in and some Earzonk G-cush). Even without any break in, this new Grado is already my favorite. Haven't tried it balanced yet. My only true balanced amp is the Ragnarok. Don't worry, I'll get to it eventually.

 

[WilliamLeonhart]

How much do these sell for? I've lost tracks of the new Grado models released after the e-series got out... There's a new "whiskey" (or alcohol-related) model recently also?

 

[tricolor]

How much do these sell for? I've lost tracks of the new Grado models released after the e-series got out... There's a new "whiskey" (or alcohol-related) model recently also?

Not sure how it works, but I think Grado releases them as a cool "marketing" tool!! Word of mouth seems to be quite sweet in this case! I think of each one of the VATs giving a special "tone", as this "excuse" works just as perfectly as with whiskey... So, they are "more of pieces of art" instead of mass produced products!

 

[HungryPanda]

Like the Brooklyn Maple tree for the GH1

 

[ruhenheiM]

How much do these sell for? I've lost tracks of the new Grado models released after the e-series got out... There's a new "whiskey" (or alcohol-related) model recently also?

$999

Not sure how it works, but I think Grado releases them as a cool "marketing" tool!! Word of mouth seems to be quite sweet in this case! I think of each one of the VATs giving a special "tone", as this "excuse" works just as perfectly as with whiskey... So, they are "more of pieces of art" instead of mass produced products!

not really true for this one, so the background story is in 2017 john grado being inducted to hall of fame in this audio club the la&oc audio society, so john made this one for the appreciation to that club, that's why people could only order the headphones via bob levy the president of that club, the announcement also being made by that club only, in this case they using social media and their own website while few of us in grado thread knew this by the post of one member who also a member in that audio club. and there are also 2 or 3 other limited items being offer with this grado, which i think comes from other people who also inducted with john grado in that year

 

[Pedro Janeiro]

@mks100

Do you think the Gh2 do a nice pair with Lyr3?
i have the same headphone but still looking for a amp / dac

 

[dwayniac]

I recently won a bid on a modded 325e. The seller had them mounted in the gold anniversary cups with a new headband and upgraded cable. My initial impression is that it sounds warmer than my Headphile 325i and that is not appealing to me. I rolled all the pads that I have,L's,G's,flats,open flats and those awful pleather Ear Zonk pads and I was still underwhelmed. All is not lost because I will just use them with a DAP since it has a 3.5mm plug.

 

[mks100]

@mks100

Do you think the Gh2 do a nice pair with Lyr3?
i have the same headphone but still looking for a amp / dac

Absolutely. I owned the Vali 2/Modi Multibit and Jotunheim w/ DAC prior to the Lyr 3 w/ Multibit DAC and used it with the SR80e and SR325e. Still currently have the SR325e and the Lyr 3 w/ Multibit DAC is a nice improvement over the Vali 2/Mimby and the Jot. Currently listening with GH2 w/ TTVJ Deluxe Pads and the Lyr 3 w/ Multibit DAC w/ Tung-Sol 6SN7 Tube from Schiit. This setup is simply the best I have ever had. Highly recommended.

 

[jaywillin]

grado actually recommends schiit amps

 

[TooFrank]

FWIW the GH2 w/TTVJ deluxe flat pads are brilliant (too) together with the Graham Slee Solo ULDE (fed by Pro-Ject pre box S2 Digital DAC)

 

[Amictus]

Strange evening. I listened to a hi-res download of Cypress Avenue (Van Morrison) on all the headphones to hand. Senn HD800, PS500, GH1 with bowls, AKG 702 professional, SR-60, GH1 with L cush, PS500 (again), back to the HD800 (where is the bass?). 13" Macbook Pro, Chord Hugo, Schiit Lyr 1, Siemens E288C. All of these cans brought something to the table, but the PS500 are back on my head and that is where they are staying. Just wonderful. Now on St Germain, "Tourist".

 

[chrischang0624]

Hi,
First of all, please forgive me for not good English
I am a newcomer to the headphone that has been joining for a month.
After a simple audition, I fall directly into the GRADO family.
Currently owns SR325e and GS1000,
I found a question when buying a new PS2000e home today.
That is the serial number is not written on wood ,
But lettering on plastic squares L and R !?
I just want to confirm if this is the original factory lettering?
Thank you for your reply