marca56
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I considered this, but went with the Shibibo Audio headband and spring steel insert. Feels much better and does not move around at all. BTW, I love my Turbulent Drivers, too.
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I considered this, but went with the Shibibo Audio headband and spring steel insert. Feels much better and does not move around at all. BTW, I love my Turbulent Drivers, too.
Many thanks for your feedback and for the Turbulent links. Sounds as though the aftermarket mods make quite a difference. Guess I'll just have to get used to the weight though!
marca56
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You would be surprised ... going from all plastic to wood, metal and leather decreased the weight of my headphones. And it does sound much better than the equivalent priced stock headphones from Grado or others. I've checked and listened to quite a few alternates before going this route.
WilliamLeonhart
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That's so strange... Can you post a few pictures of your build?
This afternoon was a great day for listening to Grados!
Joe otherwise known as @ESL-1 came by my place (not the first time & definitely not the last) and brought along the PS1000, PS1000e. PS2000e, GS2000e & Sony Zr1. I've been pretty much out of touch with Grado for a while now with the exception of occasionally listening to my RS1i, GH1 or 325is, otherwise I've ventured off in search of 'different' sound signature from different headphone companies and have enjoyed the journey to say the least.
Intentions were for me to listen and compare mainly the original PS1000 being I was missing them very much lately due to selling mine off and was interested in purchasing another pair. In the past I've owned the PS1000 (3x) the PS1000e, & the PS2000e. I've also owned the GS1000i & GS1000e which were just not to my liking. Well, let me say, much to my surprise, I will not be buying a PS1000 after hearing the GS2000e. Simply put, the GS won me over hands down, immediately, and I can't wait to be the proud owner of these exciting, lively, realistic headphones.
Joe, great getting together again and enjoying each others company doing what we enjoy. Thank you very much for the opportunity to listen and decide which Grado suites my tastes best this time around. I appreciate it very much, and look forward to the next time.
Drum role, please for @ESL-1 in deep though while listening to the Susvara.
Joe otherwise known as @ESL-1 came by my place (not the first time & definitely not the last) and brought along the PS1000, PS1000e. PS2000e, GS2000e & Sony Zr1. I've been pretty much out of touch with Grado for a while now with the exception of occasionally listening to my RS1i, GH1 or 325is, otherwise I've ventured off in search of 'different' sound signature from different headphone companies and have enjoyed the journey to say the least.
Intentions were for me to listen and compare mainly the original PS1000 being I was missing them very much lately due to selling mine off and was interested in purchasing another pair. In the past I've owned the PS1000 (3x) the PS1000e, & the PS2000e. I've also owned the GS1000i & GS1000e which were just not to my liking. Well, let me say, much to my surprise, I will not be buying a PS1000 after hearing the GS2000e. Simply put, the GS won me over hands down, immediately, and I can't wait to be the proud owner of these exciting, lively, realistic headphones.
Joe, great getting together again and enjoying each others company doing what we enjoy. Thank you very much for the opportunity to listen and decide which Grado suites my tastes best this time around. I appreciate it very much, and look forward to the next time.
Drum role, please for @ESL-1 in deep though while listening to the Susvara.
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wormsdriver
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Looks like a heck of a good time gents! Looks like both of you have a good mix of gear to offer the other for a good mini meet, congrats!This afternoon was a great day for listening to Grados!
Joe otherwise known as @ESL-1 came by my place (not the first time & definitely not the last) and brought along the PS1000, PS1000e. PS2000e, GS2000e & Sony Zr1. I've been pretty much out of touch with Grado for a while now with the exception of occasionally listening to my RS1i, GH1 or 325is, otherwise I've ventured off in search of 'different' sound signature from different headphone companies and have enjoyed the journey to say the least.
Intentions were for me to listen and compare mainly the original PS1000 being I was missing them very much lately due to selling mine off and was interested in purchasing another pair. In the past I've owned the PS1000 (3x) the PS1000e, & the PS2000e. I've also owned the GS1000i & GS1000e which were just not to my liking. Well, let me say, much to my surprise, I will not be buying a PS1000 after hearing the GS2000e. Simply put, the GS won me over hands down, immediately, and I can't wait to be the proud owner of these exciting, lively, realistic headphones.
Joe, great getting together again and enjoying each others company doing what we enjoy. Thank you very much for the opportunity to listen and decide which Grado suites my tastes best this time around. I appreciate it very much, and look forward to the next time.
Drum role, please for @ESL-1 in deep though while listening to the Susvara.
Thank you. Yes, it's nice to have a nice mix to offer each other.
Thanks for the awesome photos! Love the look of the GS-3000s...and they sound great! I'm still loving my PS2000e, SR325e and GR10e...awesome headphones!
@MacedonianHero
You're welcome, Peter. And yes, awesome headphones!
Those are actually the GS2000e, I haven't had the opportunity to hear the 3000e, but I was so amazed with the 2000e that I have to have it.
You're welcome, Peter. And yes, awesome headphones!
Those are actually the GS2000e, I haven't had the opportunity to hear the 3000e, but I was so amazed with the 2000e that I have to have it.
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Just a little side note;
I actually had no interest in hearing the GS2000e, but at the last minute asked Joe if he had then to bring them along just for the hell of it.
These blindsided me like a freight train. Funny that I expected these to not even qualify (for my taste from past series) and how wrong I was, and so glad I didn't pass on the opportunity to hear them. Strange how things can turn out when least expected too.
I actually had no interest in hearing the GS2000e, but at the last minute asked Joe if he had then to bring them along just for the hell of it.
These blindsided me like a freight train. Funny that I expected these to not even qualify (for my taste from past series) and how wrong I was, and so glad I didn't pass on the opportunity to hear them. Strange how things can turn out when least expected too.
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Torn between the GS3000e or the PS2000e. I have the Luxman P-750u, and Moon Neo 260D as source.
Have you had the opportunity to compare GS3000e & GS2000e? I know it may seem like overkill, but being I already own the WA33, the GS2000e paired incredibly well being driven by it. It was pure bliss, a match made in heaven too me. The GS-X is also an incredibly match, just 'different', of course. By no means would I be going out to buy the WA33 if I'd heard the combo elsewhere. but again, I already own it, so...
tlainhart
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@MacedonianHero
You're welcome, Peter. And yes, awesome headphones!
Those are actually the GS2000e, I haven't had the opportunity to hear the 3000e, but I was so amazed with the 2000e that I have to have it.
Joseph - what was it about the GS2000e that beat out the PS2000e for you? I ask, as a GS2000e owner, that after hearing the PS2000e on loan, I had the opposite reaction. The ability of the PS2000e to get into the mix - I was hearing detail that I didn't hear on the GS2000e. Perhaps too much of a good thing?
Haven't heard the GS2000e. I did own a GS1000 a few years back but haven't had the opportunity to try the latest models. Would you say that the GS3000e is warmer sounding than the GS2000e? That's the impression I get from comments that I've read elsewhere. I may give the PS2000e a miss due to the weight.
