Harry Manback
500+ Head-Fier
Sorry for the post bomb - I've placed a wanted ad in the classifieds for a PS500 or PS500e if anyone wants to sell or trade.
I think you suck at using them , LOL, just kidding. Agree that SMC jacks are not the easiest to work with but I think it has more to do with the design of the jack since I've found some are much harder to work with than others. I do like the mini-XLR but mainly for use in Beyers since the existing cable hole is too large for SMC jacks.Either the SMC connectors I have suck, or I suck at using them. I much prefer mini-xlr. Much easier to solder (both plug and jack), and easier to use. To each his own!
Maaan, at the VERY LEAST Grado needs to make sure their TOTL headphone comes out with not only identical twin drivers, lol but everything else needs to be impeccable! That damn 12 conductor cable comes a mess more often than not! C'mon Grado!I've had like 4 grados in my life without problems, pulled the trigger for the PS2000e and they arrived damaged so sad. The damage is in the gimbal of the left cup, seems like it was improperly attached. The thing that goes to the headband is detached from the thing that goes to the ear cup, essentially the gimbal is split in two pieces. Filled a return for an exchange so I hope it doesn't take too long to get a replacement.
It brings up the mid bass and mids and slightly tames the upper mids and lower treble. Balances and smooths things out nicely.Do you find that the earzonk L-cush boosts the bass compared to the grado L-cush?
Grados have an unique sound, it's open and detailed. What I like the most is that when you wear them you don't perceive changes in the sound around you. You may think that happens with all open back headphones, but in reality even between open back headphones that degree of transparency is different. So imagine you put them on and the acoustics of the room you are in are unaffected and then you start to add music to the mix. That at the end translates to a perception of natural sound. Other than that most Grados have a very similar sound signature, so they sound alike. The mids are clear, the treble can be a little harsh (depends of volume, source, amp, Grado model, etc), and the bass is clear but subtle. You should try them, entry level models are not that expensive and have good quality.This thread is too long to apprehend what is unique to Grado headphones.
Anyone tell me what is the nature of Grado among mirad of headphones?
I never had Grado.
It seems you guys have secrete treasure shared among only here.
Well said, I like to add that most are quite easy to mod such as different ear pads since the stock pads can be an issue for some and different ear pads will let one do some fine tuning of the sound along with providing better comfort, IMO.Grados have an unique sound, it's open and detailed. What I like the most is that when you wear them you don't perceive changes in the sound around you. You may think that happens with all open back headphones, but in reality even between open back headphones that degree of transparency is different. So imagine you put them on and the acoustics of the room you are in are unaffected and then you start to add music to the mix. That at the end translates to a perception of natural sound. Other than that most Grados have a very similar sound signature, so they sound alike. The mids are clear, the treble can be a little harsh (depends of volume, source, amp, Grado model, etc), and the bass is clear but subtle. You should try them, entry level models are not that expensive and have good quality.
What you said is basically linearity that allows superimposing any combination of tone.Grados have an unique sound, it's open and detailed. What I like the most is that when you wear them you don't perceive changes in the sound around you. You may think that happens with all open back headphones, but in reality even between open back headphones that degree of transparency is different. So imagine you put them on and the acoustics of the room you are in are unaffected and then you start to add music to the mix. That at the end translates to a perception of natural sound. Other than that most Grados have a very similar sound signature, so they sound alike. The mids are clear, the treble can be a little harsh (depends of volume, source, amp, Grado model, etc), and the bass is clear but subtle. You should try them, entry level models are not that expensive and have good quality.
What you said is basically linearity that allows superimposing any combination of tone.
This means again Grado can handle very large band like orchestral music, where many phones have difficulty to handle without congestion.
My phones are for classical orchestral music, and I am not sensitive for sound stage but sensitive for congestion or coherence of the complex passage of the music outburst.
Does it justify Grado?