Yes, the RS1x in the photo was a prototype of the final design. Therefore the tan headband and no full printing on cocobolo ring. Other than that these are the final variant and the exact same sound of the production version that is currently shipping.
Same situation on the RS2x. You will see the ring actually says RS2e. Like the RS1x prototype this is sonically identical to the final product that is shipping from Grado. The two of them were on loan. I still have the RS1x in my possession.
I'm sequestered in my Mother's house waiting for our new home to be built. Downgraded from a Lyr 3 w/ Multibit and Ragnorak 2 w/ Modi Multibit to a Vali 2+ w/ Modi Multibit. I have been listening for 20 minutes so no break in or pad swapping just yet. I knew in the first few seconds they were special (to me). Will try to articulate how they sound in a helpful matter as they break in. Stay tuned. Thank you.
So far we have had two people with two reactions (more than impressions). But what I gather is that it's positive. Definitely feel relieved and hopeful.
Also definitely not the reactions everyone had when the RS1e was first released-- which was utter confusion. What happened to the treble???
So far we have had two people with two reactions (more than impressions). But what I gather is that it's positive. Definitely feel relieved and hopeful.
Also definitely not the reactions everyone had when the RS1e was first released-- which was utter confusion. What happened to the treble???
Give me a few days to be more reasonable. I've been waiting for this can for ~ 10 years. Couldn't afford the RS1i at the time. Once I could afford a RS1, the initial impressions of the RS1e scared me away. I've had the RS2i, the GH2s, wanted the Hemps, thought about the GS1000e, etc. Only listened for about an hour. It's like they took everything I love about Grado headphones and made them all have a baby.
...oh by the way. The only reason I purchased a heat gun from Harbor Freight several years ago was because of the old cable. Every headphone I purchased from Grado had a kink or a bend that would give me an aneurysm. Spinning cups incessantly to no avail. Yes, I would love a detachable cable so I could upgrade to an AudioQuest or (insert brand here) other higher end cable. Barring that happening, it is a step forward.
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