Update on my Grado situation. As many know I settled on the GH3 (and the Hemp.) I've been loving both. But in this post I want to focus more on the GH3 because it doesn't get that much love.
I feel like it's the Ultimate Prestige Series headphone. No less, and no more, in the best way possible. It keeps the S Cushion of the SR 60e/80e/125e with the detail in sound quality of the SR325e (I believe it's the same driver!.) Looking at frequency graphs, the GH3's closest in tuning to the SR60e which makes sense because of the cushion, and how in the press release they mentioned how they took inspiration from the original prestige line up (100,200,300.)
A lot of numbers and model names being thrown around here. But I love them. I wanted a headphone with the traditional Grado House sound to counter the Hemp, and these fit the bill. They have most of the energy that I loved from the Prestige line, but without the listening fatigue. It has much of the refinement that you get higher up the line (RS2e), but with the Prestige drivers and tuning. For me.. it's the ultimate Prestige Series headphone. It pairs with HEMP nicely, and it has effortless comfort because I love the S Cushion. The Norwegian Pine is beautiful to look at too. In the future I'll try other higher end Grados, but in terms of comfort and what I'm looking for right now the two I have are great for me.
edit: I'll keep my RS2e profile picture for posterity lol