[ParaLoganGrado]

I don't think I'll ever sell my GH2s. They're not perfect, but dammit if they don't sound good with just about everything. My cocobolo has darkened a lot but you can still see the grain, I consider it kind of like aging

 

[joseph69]

I have to second the gs3000e recommendation. It's a phenomenal headphone and it's light enough that its size doesn't really matter.

I posted my gs3000e for sale: https://www.canuckaudiomart.com/det...00e-for-sale-with-turbulent-labs-xl-headband/

Just curious as to why?
I'm asking because I've had the GS3000e for a couple of weeks now, and they were supposed to return to their owner this afternoon, but I still have them and I'm finding I have mixed impressions from time to time with them.

 

[Gippy]

He stated earlier that he preferred the Hemp's immediacy over the GS3000e, which is more laid-back due to the G pads. Putting the F pads on the GS3000e allegedly makes it too dark. And he's EQ averse.

I'm still waiting for my local shop to get in the Hemp to demo. I'm on the other side of the fence: I love the GS3000e's monster soundstage width when paired with my Pro iCAN, and don't think the Hemp has much of a fighting chance. But I'll have to wait and listen for myself...

 

[joseph69]

He stated earlier that he preferred the Hemp's immediacy over the GS3000e, which is more laid-back due to the G pads. Putting the F pads on the GS3000e allegedly makes it too dark. And he's EQ averse.

I'm still waiting for my local shop to get in the Hemp to demo. I'm on the other side of the fence: I love the GS3000e's monster soundstage width when paired with my Pro iCAN, and don't think the Hemp has much of a fighting chance. But I'll have to wait and listen for myself...

Although I've been following the thread, I definitely missed that. Thank you.

 

[donlin]

Although I've been following the thread, I definitely missed that. Thank you.

Just FYI, I also had the GS3000e for a while but ended up getting rid of them. Tone and timbre are high priority for me and in that regard I couldn’t love the 3000e. I absolutely love the Hemp though. Pretty much for the same reasons stated above. The immediate, tonally just right midrange and is a big part of the hemp magic. Although the treble and bass are pretty special as well. The flat pads are a big contributor.

 

[Bonesy Jonesy]

Just FYI, I also had the GS3000e for a while but ended up getting rid of them. Tone and timbre are high priority for me and in that regard I couldn’t love the 3000e. I absolutely love the Hemp though. Pretty much for the same reasons stated above. The immediate, tonally just right midrange and is a big part of the hemp magic. Although the treble and bass are pretty special as well. The flat pads are a big contributor.

To my ears I find the tone and timbre from my GS3000e's to be perfect and one of the best headphones I have owned and heard. The GS3000e (like the GS1000e, GS2000e, PS1000e and PS2000e) are very sensitive to what equipment you connect them to as they are all highly resolving (more so as you go up the Grado chain). You therefore need to find the best equipment that matches the sound you like.

 

[donlin]

To my ears I find the tone and timbre from my GS3000e's to be perfect and one of the best headphones I have owned and heard. The GS3000e (like the GS1000e, GS2000e, PS1000e and PS2000e) are very sensitive to what equipment you connect them to as they are all highly resolving (more so as you go up the Grado chain). You therefore need to find the best equipment that matches the sound you like.

Agree about equipment matching and the Hemp is the sound I like. Same as the GS3000e is the sound you like.

 

[elvergun]

I found some cheap G pads (supposedly authentic) on Amazon...but they ship from a far away land (buyer beware).

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007Q2O6KK/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=A1ZRHDDS46C53P&psc=1

 

[Edward777]

I kinda miss my Grado SR-60s (before the i and e series came out). I kept them until they literally fell apart, and then bought a Sennheiser HD600 (along with a Schiit stack) once I realized they weren't coming back. I wonder if I will ever dip my toes into Grado waters again. An irrational part of me wants to buy one of every model of theirs, since I like that they go up in numbers, but I can imagine that, say, an SR-80e is very close to an SR-125e.

 

[elvergun]

GH2 vs RS2e Update

I was amazed at this -- the RS2e actually has more sub-bass than the GH2.

So far: RS2e > GH2 > Hemp



I sent the Hemp back but the GH2 is going nowhere. They will have to pry it from my cold dead hands.

 

[534743]

I was amazed at this -- the RS2e actually has more sub-bass than the GH2.

I noticed that when listening to trap. The RS2e really has very deep bass, more than the PS500e. The 500e has fatter mids though which makes for a more compact sound image.

 

[ResidentAlien]

So I purchased the hybrid ear cushions and headband from beautiful audio.biz fir my SR325e’s. Part foam part Merino I believe. Do different colours too. No they aren’t cheap. Think set me back 175 dollars but must say they are super soft and comfortable. Last night I listened for four hours straight with them and at no time did I get head or ear fatigue from wearing them. I’m a glasses wearer too and didn’t feel any pressure from the cushions at all like I did with the stock pads. As for the sound, to my untrained ear I thought they seemed to ever so slightly enhance the bass whilst taking away some of the harshness in the highs giving a slightly more balanced sound. Really glad I got these for my SR325e’s. Super happy with them.

 

[thebigcanman]

Just FYI, I also had the GS3000e for a while but ended up getting rid of them. Tone and timbre are high priority for me and in that regard I couldn’t love the 3000e. I absolutely love the Hemp though. Pretty much for the same reasons stated above. The immediate, tonally just right midrange and is a big part of the hemp magic. Although the treble and bass are pretty special as well. The flat pads are a big contributor.

hmm. I been interested in some GS3000e as an upgrade from my RS2E. But reading this maybe not. The thing I like most about the RS2E is that rich timbre and tone - you know, when listening to a live instrument actually sounds like there is somebody playing it - they sound like a single driver horn speaker, or like Zu Audio Omen speakers in that regard. I love the RS2E sound, but of course, am always looking for more of everything that they offer. Doesn't seem like there is a headphone offering this out there

 

[elvergun]

I noticed that when listening to trap. The RS2e really has very deep bass, more than the PS500e. The 500e has fatter mids though which makes for a more compact sound image.

Yeah, the RS2e is amazing. But so is the GH2...and from what I've read, the PS500.

 

[elvergun]

I love the RS2E sound, but of course, am always looking for more of everything that they offer. Doesn't seem like there is a headphone offering this out there

I'm in the same boat.

So far, the Hemp and the GH2 have not been able to best the RS2e. I would love to try the GH1 next...but I'm afraid I'll like it too much and I'll end up with too many Grados since I will not be able to sale any of them.