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I've listened to nothing but sr80is for 2 years, then upgraditis kicked in and I purchased the DT880s and HD650s. Neither of them could compare to my lowly sr80i IMO.
Those Akgs do classical really really well imho, I keep a pair of Q701's just for classical (not a fan of them for anything else unless I eq them or do the bassport mod). The only Grado I've heard that could come close was the GS3000e, I actually felt like it's a q701 merged with a Grado, very similar to the q701 in many aspects for classical music(large soundstage, instrument focus, incredibly quick, excellent separation and they render string instruments marvelously) and is far more versatile overall, does far more genre's better. Haven't heard the GS1000e unfortunately.I already have the AKG 702. I also own the sr325e. I was wondering if the GS1000e was not like a mix of the two...Neutral and large soundstage...
Beautiful simplicity. Love it.
This is my main work "rig". It sounds great, I can take it with me all around the house all day, and if I accidentally sit on it and break it I wont be too upset.
Just today, I was listening to a Grateful Dead show with my PS1000s and it felt kind of meh, so I switched to my 325e. In that context, I enjoyed the 325e more. There's just something about those mid size Grados that goes so well with a live rock show. That immediacy, that sense that you''re right up on stage with the band. The big G cup models dont quite give you that. They're more like you're out in the lawn section, having a good time with some music in the background. But I love the big G cup models with other music. If I'm listening to say, a jazz big band, those huge earcups fill up with sound and there's no way the smaller size models can match that. So yea, they're different experiences, and its natural that one would prefer or the other. I'm not selling my PS1000s, or my Hemps But I love those models with other music. Tomorrow is my jazz day and I'm sure the PS1000s will redeem themselves. |
I also owned the PS1000, the original & from memory [which isn’t the best thing to rely on] I liked them better than the PS1000e. In my earlier post which you’re replying to, I mention that I purchased the PS1000e the first time, two or three years ago [see, memory is fallible] and eventually sold it. Afterwards I eventually purchased the original PS1000 and I remember liking it better than the PS1000e. I sometimes wish I had kept them. My personal opinion is that you’re wise not selling your PS1000 because it’s a damn good headphone, better than the PS1000e IMHO.
Just today, I was listening to a Grateful Dead show with my PS1000s and it felt kind of meh, so I switched to my 325e. In that context, I enjoyed the 325e more. There's just something about those mid size Grados that goes so well with a live rock show. That immediacy, that sense that you''re right up on stage with the band. The big G cup models dont quite give you that. They're more like you're out in the lawn section, having a good time with some music in the background.
But I love the big G cup models with other music. If I'm listening to say, a jazz big band, those huge earcups fill up with sound and there's no way the smaller size models can match that.
So yea, they're different experiences, and its natural that one would prefer or the other.
I'm not selling my PS1000s, or my Hemps
But I love those models with other music. Tomorrow is my jazz day and I'm sure the PS1000s will redeem themselves.
The question is whether you prefer the PS500e over the PS1000e, using the same pads for both. The 50mm driver Grados (RS1e and up) have the midbass hump at 150hz. This makes the sound fuller, but can cause a sense of "muddiness" if you're coming from a traditional 40mm driver Grado, which typically has the midbass hump at 90hz. (The PS1000 used the 40mm driver.) That's why I always recommend people audition any 50mm driver Grado first because it might not be a good fit for you.
Exactly. Anyone compared directly RS2e with f-pads vs Hemp (f-pads stock)? If not, then I will have to buy RS2e to try myself. $
I'm sure they will.Tomorrow is my jazz day and I'm sure the PS1000s will redeem themselves.
Me too.I also owned the PS1000, the original & from memory [which isn’t the best thing to rely on] I liked them better than the PS1000e.