[gregorya]

I agree with him about the cables and the pads (don't like them...I know some people do).

The only problem I have with the cable is that they are "pre-kinked" from the factory, due to the method of packaging. Considering the price, this really is pretty poor performance.

The cable is fine until it is boxed... the older style boxes were superior in this regard as they allowed the cable to be coiled for packing.

 

[SomeGuyDude]

The only problem I have with the cable is that they are "pre-kinked" from the factory, due to the method of packaging. Considering the price, this really is pretty poor performance.

The cable is fine until it is boxed... the older style boxes were superior in this regard as they allowed the cable to be coiled for packing.

That happens with a bunch of cables. They're fine on their own but get mucked up in packing. Definitely annoying as hell but as long as they "relax" over time, all's well.

 

[funkymartyn]

Rs2e with fiio m7 using the senn adapter with a couple of amp bands works OK

 

[ruinedx]

Ended up going with this for my case clearance issues
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0793JQH9...abc_E0NPFXZTXVXDYQD5D5KP?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

 

[funkymartyn]

Ended up going with this for my case clearance issues
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0793JQH9...abc_E0NPFXZTXVXDYQD5D5KP?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

Good style.. but long for what I need to be honest. I like the short adapter. .

 

[ruinedx]

Good style.. but long for what I need to be honest. I like the short adapter. .

Yeh but this right angle. Shortest decent right angle I could find

 

[Gippy]

The only problem I have with the cable is that they are "pre-kinked" from the factory, due to the method of packaging.

The expensive ones aren't, but that's because 1) they're in larger boxes; 2) the 12-conductor cable on the expensive models is so thick that it can't be kinked easily.

 

[SomeGuyDude]

Grado still insisting on using those bigass cables that can't even detach is one of the most irksome things, but I guess that's part and parcel of dealing with an artisanal company.

 

[elira]

Grado still insisting on using those bigass cables that can't even detach is one of the most irksome things, but I guess that's part and parcel of dealing with an artisanal company.

I like their cables, they are very nice.

 

[SomeGuyDude]

I like their cables, they are very nice.

Well that's wonderful but the thing is everyone is stuck with them rather than having the option.

I will never, in as long as I live, understand why "I would like the option to use something else" causes people to immediately go "well I like it just the way it is!" Cool. You could keep using them, while other people could put on a different one.

 

[elvergun]

The only problem I have with the cable is that they are "pre-kinked" from the factory, due to the method of packaging. Considering the price, this really is pretty poor performance.

The cable is fine until it is boxed... the older style boxes were superior in this regard as they allowed the cable to be coiled for packing.

I also think that weight is a problem. I can live with Grado cables...but I'm always wishing I could change them to something more flexible.

One positive thing about Grado cables is that they will last forever. The cables of two of my Beyerdynamics (T5p and DT1350) disintegrated on me. I had to send the T5p for a recabling job and I "replaced" the DT1350 cable myself.

 

[ruinedx]

Grado still insisting on using those bigass cables that can't even detach is one of the most irksome things, but I guess that's part and parcel of dealing with an artisanal company.

I don't mind the big cables they tangle less easily

 

[gregorya]

The expensive ones aren't, but that's because 1) they're in larger boxes; 2) the 12-conductor cable on the expensive models is so thick that it can't be kinked easily.

True, but many of the models in the smaller boxes aren't exactly cheap.

Again, i'm a fan of their cables but not a fan of their updated small box, only because it forces the cable to be kinked. It makes for a less impressive first impression/presentation of an otherwise excellent product.

 

[JaquesGelee]

I put one on my ears and listen to it for a while. Then change to the other one and try to compare the sound with the first one. If necessary go back and forth some times.

Little Prankster?

And again, i would never compare an open and a closed back headphone. Why? Cause i know before that it is an absolute different soundstage/ signature. Not compareable in my opinion in this deep. I would rather compare changed cushions, driver, wood or metal cups.

But at the end it is absolutly up to you what you are doing with your headphones...

 

[ruinedx]

Little Prankster?

And again, i would never compare an open and a closed back headphone. Why? Cause i know before that it is an absolute different soundstage/ signature. Not compareable in my opinion in this deep. I would rather compare changed cushions, driver, wood or metal cups.

But at the end it is absolutly up to you what you are doing with your headphones...

Except the HD820 which is the only closed back I've heard that sounds more open than most open backs