[ParaLoganGrado]

The only Grado I want to hear right now is the Hemp. The Grado HF3 was fantastic. I'm told the Hemp is as good or better. I regret returning the HF3 for sure.

I was one of the last legs of the TTVJ HF3 loaner tours, meaning it was broken in (and didn't look, sound, or [yecch] smell broken or damaged.) First few days after being used to the mellow, liquidy GH2 were a very tough transition. HF3 seems to have barely any material being played below 60-70Hz -- what's there is super clean and (at least the harmonics of the primary) were audible, giving it good texture. But MAN -- combine that with the even lighter-than-normal Grado bass-level was a tough adjustment. Eventually my ears adjusted and helped fill in the gaps (mainly a total lack of sub-bass, as well as a pretty good lack of lower-mids) -- around the male vocal register give or take. What that means though, is that I was able to unconsciously pull those details out that might have been over emphasis ed on my GH2s or maybe that I just liked the tuning more.

I'll say that they work magic with female vocals and some strings -- violin and viola being the ones that stood out to me. Oh, and fret noise on an acoustic recording was fun to listen for! However, if you loved the HF3 as much as you say, I'm thinking the Hemp is probably gonna take a lot of adjustment considering it's got EXTRA amounts of the things I thought were missing from the HF3.

 

[Gippy]

Good show otherwise though?

I demoed some of the headphones Audio Excellence brought. No Grado, sadly. Got to try an Audeze LCD-X paired with a McIntosh MHA200 amp (USD $2500). Sounded very neutral and buttery smooth. Easy to listen to. But it felt less comfortable on the head, and it felt like it was lacking the last degree of energy and excitement that Grados provide.

 

[ESL-1]

In the spirit of Halloween iHeart radio has several "scary" podcasts for a limited time.

To make that REALLY a don't miss situation is the fact that the stories are done as Binaural recordings, they really sound Very Good with all that extra ambiance and sense of space. ESPECIALLY if you never have heard a Binaural recording check it out for that fact alone. Link is below.....

https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1119-13-days-of-halloween-72473749/?autoplay=true&pr=false&sc=email&pname=national&cid=programming&keyid=Email:+13+Days+of+Halloween+Podcasts+2021+(10/19/2021)&campid=Variant+1

Be warned, you might just get blown away. I hope everyone gives them a shot. Creepy Real.......

Enjoy

 

[TooFrank]

I dont think The Hemp is better, per se, just a little different. The Hemp is a little bassier, HF3 is a little more sparkly and trebly. Depends on what you like.

Agree, think that the HF3 has got too little attention compared for example with the hemp.

 

[jmb239]

I think the HF3 sounds pretty good with flat pads.

 

[Joaquin Dinero]

I think the HF3 sounds pretty good with flat pads.

Ima have to try that. Does that bring up the bass a little ?

 

[jmb239]

Ima have to try that. Does that bring up the bass a little ?

It definitely does.

 

[ondert]

Hello guys, how is GH3 compared to RS1e or RS2e?

 

[Joaquin Dinero]

Hello guys, how is GH3 compared to RS1e or RS2e?

GH3 is a nice little headphone but I'm not sure its any better than an 80e or 80x. The mid-sized wood models are a clear step up, any of 'em.

 

[ondert]

GH3 is a nice little headphone but I'm not sure its any better than an 80e or 80x. The mid-sized wood models are a clear step up, any of 'em.

Oh, I was expecting more. There is still stock for this in a Canadian reseller then wanted to learn more.

 

[iFi audio]

That iDSD Micro Signature for CAD $700 (USD $570) is an absolute steal but my old Black Label is still good enough.

micro iDSD Signature would be a noticeable step up (and a slight move to the faster side considering how it sounds), but micro iDSD BL still holds strong. If you're happy with it, enjoy!

 

[lukipela]

 

[elira]

Very confusing…

 

[movinIron]

In the spirit of Halloween iHeart radio has several "scary" podcasts for a limited time.
…

https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1119-13-days-of-halloween-72473749/?autoplay=true&pr=false&sc=email&pname=national&cid=programming&keyid=Email:+13+Days+of+Halloween+Podcasts+2021+(10/19/2021)&campid=Variant+1

Be warned, you might just get blown away. I hope everyone gives them a shot. Creepy Real.......

Enjoy

‘Abandon all hope, ye who enter‘ (attended by a heavy creaking door).
I‘m not much into radio plays, but this is fun stuff.
Love the sound stage. Try to resist searching for the fly which is buzzing round your head…
When I finished bringing the kids to bed (at 3:00 a.m. I guess…) I will definitely listen to the other parts.
Phone, Micro iDSD and GH3 are prepared.

 

[ESL-1]

‘Abandon all hope, ye who enter‘ (attended by a heavy creaking door).
I‘m not much into radio plays, but this is fun stuff.
Love the sound stage. Try to resist searching for the fly which is buzzing round your head…
When I finished bringing the kids to bed (at 3:00 a.m. I guess…) I will definitely listen to the other parts.
Phone, Micro iDSD and GH3 are prepared.

Good to hear, I hope more people check it out, especially if you never listened to a binaural recording with headphones. Very impressive & fun.