I tried the hemp today. Nice headphones. Good sound. Could do with a bit more low end. But overall a lot better than 325i and ms2e to me. Ears got a bit uncomfortable after a short while.
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Try to stretch the headband a little and bend the cups forward. Then you may just ignore the “uncomfortababilty” and enjoy the wonderful sound
Not sure what your budget is but I'd recommend the original ps1000 (not e) for a bit of an upgrade. If you love the Grado sound I would stick with a Grado headphone. While other headphones can be technically impressive, lots of times you'll find they just won't be as fun and engaging as Grados.
No help on the recabling, but dang those are beautiful cocobolo cups!! My GH2 cups are smaller and not nearly as figured, but not sure I can swing the extra $1K just for prettier cups!!
kmhaynes, my GS3000e’s were my endgame hp’s for a Grado hp. I’ve got a pair of RS1i’s which I really love. After many hours of break-in so the drivers could loosen up, they became nothing short of beautiful in their presentation of my music. The 3000e’s are so much better with a soundstage that is unbelievable. If you’re a Grado fanboy like I am, then the 3000e’s are what you should shoot for when you get the jing to make it happen.
Beautiful. If you ever need to offload these, I'll take them!
Someone told me once that the size doesn't matter but I still dont believe it.
That's a gorgeous pair of headphones!!Finally, after having departed with my SR325i more than 7 years ago, I am now a Grado owner again.
Besides the SR325i, I have owned the SR80, the PS500 and the GS1000. But the RS1 has always had a special place in my mind. The RS1 is for me the epitome of Grado sound. Edgy, punchy and with that nice Grado-slam and -punch. At the same time gentle and with that nice woody touch.
This time I just got it, to keep it in my collection as one my the most legendary headphones in late head-fi history. I am already in love with the Grado sound again.
