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May 21, 2021 at 7:24 AM Post #47,386 of 65,628
Seeing these, I think it was a good move for Grado to make the 325 stand out more from the rest of the Prestige line.

Seeing these, I also think we need a new "Back in Black" special edition 325, with that shiny black chrome from the PS2000e.

And a detachable cable.
Another reason why SR325 should merge with PS500

I do like the black aluminium of SR325, just not as much as the black chrome in PS2000e, chrome in PS1000e or SR325is, or the matte aluminium in PS500/PS1000/PS500e, or the brushed silver in SR325is. I just really dislike the powdered shiny silver in later SR325is and SR325e and now SR325x
 
May 21, 2021 at 7:47 AM Post #47,387 of 65,628
Can't find these gerkria g pad anywhere in amazon UK or eBay. Only the more comfy types , which still say are for gs 1000, ps 1000 etc ??
 

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May 21, 2021 at 8:44 AM Post #47,388 of 65,628
Still waiting for my schiit gear. ordered 4 weeks ago.
Should I cancel and buy the zen dac 2 or hip dac instead?
 
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May 21, 2021 at 9:00 AM Post #47,389 of 65,628
Still waiting for my schiit gear. ordered 4 weeks ago.
Should I cancel and buy the zen dac 2 or hip dac instead?
Cancel it but get the Earmen TR-Amp instead. It does the same thing as the hip-dac but plays in a totally other league.
 
May 21, 2021 at 9:01 AM Post #47,390 of 65,628
Currently with HD414 quarter pads

Beautiful :)

Pink drivers?

I got a pair with pink drivers once. Unfortunately one side was dead when they arrived. The working side sounded glorious though. I got Grado to replace the drivers, but sadly it just wasn't the same. Sold them on...
 
May 21, 2021 at 9:17 AM Post #47,391 of 65,628
New SR325x coming right along, 20+ hours and gentling well, but exciting and utterly inoffensive right out of the box. Not as bright as I might have expected, but they do make my Elex seem dark by comparison.

This morning, a leisurely pad roll, between SR325x/F, HF2/G, GH1/L. Results could easily change as they run in, but I had an itch...

F cush is new to me, but it certainly does work, and once I got the clamp right, were even fairly comfortable.

L cush, my preference on GH1 & GS2Ke, on SR325x didn't seem to change much, possibly just slightly more air, but otherwise, approximately interchangeable. To me.

I have a spare BA woolie that might be nice with these, as there's lots of top and bottom to work with, and the mids are pure Grado greatness.

G cush, my preference on HF2, GH2 & RS1e, lost the lovely, percussive bottom and too severely thinned out the mix for my taste.

These are an absolute STEAL for 300 bux. I love what they've done with the place. :D
 
May 21, 2021 at 9:22 AM Post #47,392 of 65,628
Beautiful :)

Pink drivers?

I got a pair with pink drivers once. Unfortunately one side was dead when they arrived. The working side sounded glorious though. I got Grado to replace the drivers, but sadly it just wasn't the same. Sold them on...
I believe so, although to be more precise it's probably just pink cloth. It definitely isn't the white drivers, nor the black star drivers.
 

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May 21, 2021 at 10:09 AM Post #47,393 of 65,628
New SR325x coming right along, 20+ hours and gentling well, but exciting and utterly inoffensive right out of the box. Not as bright as I might have expected, but they do make my Elex seem dark by comparison.

This morning, a leisurely pad roll, between SR325x/F, HF2/G, GH1/L. Results could easily change as they run in, but I had an itch...

F cush is new to me, but it certainly does work, and once I got the clamp right, were even fairly comfortable.

L cush, my preference on GH1 & GS2Ke, on SR325x didn't seem to change much, possibly just slightly more air, but otherwise, approximately interchangeable. To me.

I have a spare BA woolie that might be nice with these, as there's lots of top and bottom to work with, and the mids are pure Grado greatness.

G cush, my preference on HF2, GH2 & RS1e, lost the lovely, percussive bottom and too severely thinned out the mix for my taste.

These are an absolute STEAL for 300 bux. I love what they've done with the place. :D
I'm going on about 20+ hours myself. Definitely an exciting tuning, not as bright as the RS2e, closer to the Hemp, but I think a little darker then the Hemp. They have this "pop" somewhere in the bass frequencies. Not in a bad way, it just kinda creeps up on you...POP! and the bass note hits you out of the blue. Still a Grado though. Guitars still rock!! Really liking this SR325X. Wish I had a 325e to compare it too.
 
May 21, 2021 at 10:14 AM Post #47,394 of 65,628
Picked up the sr225x to add to my collection (SR60i, PS500, MS1e). So far I am loving them. Not as bright as I expected. Very detailed, crisp, and "punchy". There is just an energy to them that is hard to describe, but exactly what I was hoping for. Great punchy mid-bass with no muddyness or bloat at all. They also pair really well with my hip dac.
 
May 21, 2021 at 11:02 AM Post #47,396 of 65,628
May 21, 2021 at 11:10 AM Post #47,397 of 65,628
I'm going on about 20+ hours myself. Definitely an exciting tuning, not as bright as the RS2e, closer to the Hemp, but I think a little darker then the Hemp. They have this "pop" somewhere in the bass frequencies. Not in a bad way, it just kinda creeps up on you...POP! and the bass note hits you out of the blue. Still a Grado though. Guitars still rock!! Really liking this SR325X. Wish I had a 325e to compare it too.
Schiit yeah. First set here was Satriani, then Rippingtons, some Jeff Beck, Al DiMeola, John McLaughlin....

ATM, various Dave Matthew Band I haven't played in years, and lovin' it.

Fast, coherent little cans, these.
 
May 21, 2021 at 1:22 PM Post #47,400 of 65,628
Patience sir. It took some time before they shipped my thing, but when they did, suddenly they where on my door. Good products for minimum of bucks as well..
Cheap and good. Powerful. 1200mW/32ohm and199$
Schiit Hel2
Hope this is a good match with Grado. And all in one
 
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