[carboncopy]

The Shipibo gimbals not only make a Grado look outstanding, they also make the headphone feel substantial and solid when you hold them in your hands.

Right. It’s a standard upgrade for every Grado for me.

 

[maggiesbrother]

Hi - i've seen the topic of re-cabling for Grados covered a lot here, but what about re-sheathing/sleeving (?) existing Grado cables? I'm not interested in having a different sound signature, just a lighter more flexible cable. Also, not interested in trying to retrofit the cups of my Rs2es for detachable ones. Nor am I interested in spending $200-$300 to have it done.

I thought I saw someone selling a pair that they had re-sleeved with paracord but I can't seem to find it now. Anyone recall seeing that or knowing how it was done?

Thanks

 

[544322]

Look what the cat dragged in!

 

[SomeGuyDude]

Man, why is every Grado so damn pretty lol. That's definitely one I don't think I would enjoy sonically but gah. Just look at the thing.

 

[CJG888]

Sorry, deleted.

 

[elvergun]

Look what the cat dragged in!

Those...

...are...

...pretty!!!!!!

 

[CJG888]

I bet they sound as good as they look.

 

[SomeGuyDude]

I wonder, am I the only one who tightens his Grados? Seems like everyone talks about having this mega loose fit where they're just gently resting but I got mine where the band is barely taking any weight. I dunno, I just enjoy the "hold" I guess.

 

[544322]

I bet they sound as good as they look.

They sound very good, totally like a Grado but 'tube-y' and even the PS500e seems shrill compared to the Whites.

 

[Valens7]

I recently snagged a HF3 from @elvergun (excellent seller and helpful guy) on the heels of purchasing a Hemp from TTVJ. So I will be posting some more detailed impressions comparing these two headphones in the near future...

My original goal was to compare the HF3 with TTVJ’s Deluxe flat pads and the Hemp with its F-Cushion pads, then decide which I preferred between the two and put the model I preferred less on the classifieds. I will probably still do that but I am enjoying the HF3 with its L-Cushion pads more than I expected. Despite the bass and lower mids being lower in level than I’m used to, this upward slope (as I hear it) yields a rather engaging timbre that excels with jazz and acoustic guitar

Of course, none of that is news to Grado fans! But the Hemp and HF3 are my first experience with the brand, excluding an unfortunate demo with a PS500 years ago. Glad to report that I’m enjoying these two way more

 

[CJG888]

They sound very good, totally like a Grado but 'tube-y' and even the PS500e seems shrill compared to the Whites.

It’s just a shame you can’t see the wood grain...

 

[SomeGuyDude]

They sound very good, totally like a Grado but 'tube-y' and even the PS500e seems shrill compared to the Whites.

Wait, really? I thought the Whites were a lot more treble focused since they were tuned specifically for that album. I'm very curious now.

 

[544322]

Wait, really? I thought the Whites were a lot more treble focused since they were tuned specifically for that album. I'm very curious now.

Yeah i expected a treble overkill that would shred my ears. Treble is there for sure but it's surrounded by lots of midrange and bass. It's really like listening through a tube amp.

Maybe it's my 50 years old ears? Or the Chord Mojo? I am at 150 hours burn-in time. Will report back when i reached 200 hours. This headphone has changed its sound already twice during burn-in, so we'll see. But i doubt it will change much after so many hours.

 

[kmhaynes]

Speaking of the Hemps, mine are now sporting the Shipibo rods & gimbals with a Turbulent XL headband in Coffeee. A nice little upgrade if I do say so myself.

Nice! I'm waiting for Shipibo to get the black blocks and gimbals back in stock for my RS2e. I can see your gimbals are the "slim" version -- are your rod blocks the slim version as well?? Kinda looks like it. I am probably leaning toward the normal size for both just for the slightly more "heft" appearance.

 

[544322]

It’s just a shame you can’t see the wood grain...

I know it's not the same but when held them in my hands for the first time the left driver fell out of the cup because it was obviously not properly glued. So i could see the inside of the cup which looked pretty uneven and "hand-made"