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I wouldnt know, I only use Grado cushions.
Yes, I know. @Benno1988 was specifically speaking about the GH1 & 2 so I thought you were referring to those models.I said "most Grado models"
Joaquin Dinero
500+ Head-Fier
Geekria makes a variant on the L pads that are very comfortable and won't screw up the sound. They're a little larger than stock, but not quite fully over ear.
Benno1988
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Thanks. Probably aim for the G-Cush size for whatever I go. Need big pads.
Tossing GH2 and GS1000e at the moment. Anyone own both?
Tossing GH2 and GS1000e at the moment. Anyone own both?
Rebel Chris
100+ Head-Fier
After seeing the bushmills Grado, I wonder when a non limited closed Grado will arrive. In ear and wireless grado have become reality, a closed back headphone would be nice.
Still dreaming of a GH2 closed back headphone.
How does the bushmills sound?
Still dreaming of a GH2 closed back headphone.
How does the bushmills sound?
ParaLoganGrado
100+ Head-Fier
I think a closed-back GH2 would be very hard to tune even remotely similar to the open back version. I can hold my hand 1cm away from the grills on mine while listening and not only notice midrange reflections, but the midbass changes. If you completely cover the hole with something soft like a napkin (pourous?) it seems to decrease the punch they are known for. If I completely block them off with a solid drink coaster, they sound like absolute dog-spit. In order to sound decent I think the cups would need to be huge with a ton of damping, which would mean more weight, more expensive Cocobolo, and a hefty price tag. Maybe a GH5 and be a mix of the limited edition Heritage series and the Statement series? Or perhaps they could make a similar looking closed version with a different driver that has a different Qts and VAS.
EDIT: Also, I think the bushmills version is semi-open somewhere. Sorry didn’t mean to be a Debby Downer.
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elvergun
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I'm somewhere in between: I think the GH2 sounds fantastic with the G cushions, and it also sounds fantastic (perhaps a little better) with the L pads.
I only use G pads with my GH2. I think paraphernalia is right in saying that the G pads change the sound profile, which is a good thing since I like the resulting profile.
The Bushmills is semi open around the circumference of the cups. Hard to see, though.
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I agree 100%.
johanchandy
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Waiting on grado to make a GS500 version of the hemp lol, that would be something grand
gregorya
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Joaquin Dinero
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$840 for the Hemp DeluxeWould likely cost a grand or so too...
Rebel Chris
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Well I mean with the looks of the GH2. Sound is different of course. Is more like the ZMF Verite open and closed. Well, I think Grado can make a beautiful and good sounding closed back.
EvEst
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What's the consensus here on the HF3 headphones? They seem like a good deal for wood Grados.
Joaquin Dinero
500+ Head-Fier
They're fantastic. A lot like The Hemps, perhaps not as much bass but a little cleaner up top. Or I'm just imagining that. But definitely like the Hemps. Similar size, and feel.
ParaLoganGrado
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This song just gives absolute chills on the GH2s:
With the LCD2-Closed, it sounds well produced and mixed but loses the emotions
With the LCD2-Closed, it sounds well produced and mixed but loses the emotions
