[whirlwind]

I took a leap of faith and just bought that RS1 button (classic) with S/N 1185.
Going to have to give them some love so intend to:
1. replace the gimbals, rods with shipibo and the headband with a black turbulent labs. Have those at hand (as is lots of scratches and wear on stock gimbals and headband).
2. try to smoothen out the little imperfections in the wood near the grills and clean them (I read that lemon oil should do fine)
3. apply some black paint marker on those grills.

Excited to discover the Grado house sound from about 15 years ago......

You will appreciate those small cables too.
I used to own a semi-vintage RS1 and man it had a sweet sound, looked great and that small cable was the ticket!

 

[PhenixS1970]

Thanks all for your comments on my RS1 purchase. With a little luck they’ll arrive end of this week.

 

[tombrisbane]

Adding a 325x to my collection will take me to 325i, 325x, Hemp, GH2, RS2e, GW100

 

[Mightygrey]

Adding a 325x to my collection will take me to 325i, 325x, Hemp, GH2, RS2e, GW100

It'll be an interesting addition to that group! Thanks for the reminder that the GW100 exists, I think it'd add a lot of utility to my collection.

 

[nabwong]

1500 is a lot for a headphone full stop , maybe soon you can find one on eBay for a good price . With the new X series coming out people might be looking for a quick sale of their E Series models.

Are they making RS1x?

 

[nabwong]

Adding a 325x to my collection will take me to 325i, 325x, Hemp, GH2, RS2e, GW100

How does the hemp compare to the RS2e?

 

[tombrisbane]

How does the hemp compare to the RS2e?

I find them quite different. The hemps are much less traditional Grado sounding than the RS2e, slightly darker, more neutral but not as detailed.

Hemps are much more forgiving and you can listen to anything with them, good all rounder. RS2e is great but I find it a lot more unforgiving with something that may not be recorded as well. They’re more resolving, so it’s easier to focus on a particular instrument in the recording.

I use the hemps when I’m working from home and want to enjoy while I’m working, I use the RS2e more when I want to sit down and really focus on the music.

 

[vonspanky]

My search for a closed-back that comes anywhere close to the Hemp sound continues. Am I being unrealistic?

 

[Stevko]

Ordered a GW100 V1 from a dealer today. Demo model/like new ,with full warranty.

 

[AWS Soul]

Are they making RS1x?

I have no idea , so I wouldn't be foolish enough to even speculate such a thing . It sure would be of most interest to those who were left with a rotten taste in their mouth over the original RS1e though.
If I remember correctly I think the folk on this website nicknamed it the RS1 Frankenstein , due to it being sold as RS1i .

 

[AWS Soul]

Adding a 325x to my collection will take me to 325i, 325x, Hemp, GH2, RS2e, GW100

Nice , treat us to a photo of those 3 woodies together

 

[speCD]

I find them quite different. The hemps are much less traditional Grado sounding than the RS2e, slightly darker, more neutral but not as detailed.

Hemps are much more forgiving and you can listen to anything with them, good all rounder. RS2e is great but I find it a lot more unforgiving with something that may not be recorded as well. They’re more resolving, so it’s easier to focus on a particular instrument in the recording.

I use the hemps when I’m working from home and want to enjoy while I’m working, I use the RS2e more when I want to sit down and really focus on the music.

Try Geekria L pads on the hemps if you have a chance. Drastically improve the details.

 

[Mightygrey]

Are they making RS1x?

I'd say it's an absolute certainty.

 

[Johnscheley]

I have a GS3000e, which I love. But this week I bought an RS2e. I don't know if I should. But I decided to have another Grado option. It should arrive next Monday.

 

[tombrisbane]

Nice , treat us to a photo of those 3 woodies together

GH2’s are quite dark (and currently on my ears lol)