[sonicx2218]

I wonder how soon until Grado starts doing detachable cables. Can't be far behind. I think its the last thing modders do they haven't picked up

Yea, I love mine, but untangling them is a nightmare. Fingers crossed the next line has them.

 

[j0val]

Looks nice! I def prefer their look to my RS2x. I was wondering if you had any initial takes on the headphones? I'm thinking of grabbing the RS1x to compare with the RS2x but haven't heard enough people talk about them yet.

My quick initial impression is that they’re the best Grado I’ve owned so far. Compared to my last owned pair, the GH4, they’re definitely a step up.

The RS1x has a more natural sound to them. The timbre on guitars and pianos is amazing. It’s a slightly darker sound, but not as dark as a PS500e from what I can remember. Instrument separation is still good, but it still doesn’t quite have a large/wide soundstage (does any Grado?).

If Grado could make the RS1X sound with a larger soundstage and great imaging, I feel like it would be perfect to me. I have a 3rd party g cushion on the way, so maybe that will help with the soundstage.

Aside from the sound, they also look and feel great. Also, the new Grado smell is slightly nostalgic for me.

 

[ESL-1]

They look very promising. What is drawing me back to the Vorzuge the most is it’s ability to sit Under my phone attached with Velcro and has a rechargeable battery that lasts 10 hours. I am probably going to get two amps as I usually would have my amp on longer than that through the day. And hate having to wait for my tunes.

Two portables that I have that are ver good with Grados. The ALO Continental v5 is an amazing small amp and definitely likes Grados. Build quality is superb and it can handle any but my most inefficient phones. Rechargeable batteries with ten hours of play time. A second an less expensive good match is the HeadAmp Pico Power. It uses two 9 volt batteries and gives a lot of playtime on a set. When done all you need to do is replace the batteries, no waiting for recharge time. I like that especially if I am traveling. The Fostex HPV-1 is more of a transportable due to it’s larger size and needs recharging after about 10 hours. Jude had introduced that to me at one of the local meets several years ago.

My quick initial impression is that they’re the best Grado I’ve owned so far. Compared to my last owned pair, the GH4, they’re definitely a step up.

The RS1x has a more natural sound to them. The timbre on guitars and pianos is amazing. It’s a slightly darker sound, but not as dark as a PS500e from what I can remember. Instrument separation is still good, but it still doesn’t quite have a large/wide soundstage (does any Grado?).

If Grado could make the RS1X sound with a larger soundstage and great imaging, I feel like it would be perfect to me. I have a 3rd party g cushion on the way, so maybe that will help with the soundstage.

Aside from the sound, they also look and feel great. Also, the new Grado smell is slightly nostalgic for me.

Don’t forget they will be evolving as you get playtime on them. Mine have a fairly good soundstage with my amps that have extra good synergy with Grados. My usual feeling is you start to hear differences at 50 hours and at 100 hours they should be showing their full potential. The PS2000e was the exception, it was still improving at 200 & more hours.

I just got a RS2x and expect to be doing some comparisons over the weekend. Will probably throw the Hemp into the mix. I very much like what I am hearing so far with the x models.

Congrats and enjoy the ride….

 

[ESL-1]

A few photos that I forgot to attach on my earlier post about portable amps, just realized they did not attach originally.

 

[YtseJamer]

I just got a RS2x and expect to be doing some comparisons over the weekend. Will probably throw the Hemp into the mix. I very much like what I am hearing so far with the x models.

That'd be great if you could compare the Hemp vs the RS1x/RS2x. I'm still very happy with the Hemp, but I have to admit that I'm very tempted to order the RS1x.

 

[ESL-1]

Yea, I love mine, but untangling them is a nightmare. Fingers crossed the next line has them.

I found once you get them straightened they will usually not get tangled so easily if you make sure neither cup rotates!S you handle them, same method I used on all my previous Grados. I actually like the new jacketed cable, I have several models with them.

 

[sonicx2218]

I found once you get them straightened they will usually not get tangled so easily if you make sure neither cup rotates!S you handle them, same method I used on all my previous Grados. I actually like the new jacketed cable, I have several models with them.

I should take time aside to fix mine, but I'm just paranoid about messing them up lol. Mine arrived super tangled out of the box.

 

[sonicx2218]

My quick initial impression is that they’re the best Grado I’ve owned so far. Compared to my last owned pair, the GH4, they’re definitely a step up.

The RS1x has a more natural sound to them. The timbre on guitars and pianos is amazing. It’s a slightly darker sound, but not as dark as a PS500e from what I can remember. Instrument separation is still good, but it still doesn’t quite have a large/wide soundstage (does any Grado?).

If Grado could make the RS1X sound with a larger soundstage and great imaging, I feel like it would be perfect to me. I have a 3rd party g cushion on the way, so maybe that will help with the soundstage.

Aside from the sound, they also look and feel great. Also, the new Grado smell is slightly nostalgic for me.

Thanks for the initial take! Curious to hear if you've tried either the RS1/2e or the RS2x? I like my RS2x, but they are definitely more reserved than the RS2e and while I'm glad they gain more detail/soundstage in the trade off, I was kind of hoping the RS1x would be just a bit more lively vs. analytical.

 

[TooFrank]

Does any of you know where (who) to mod your Grado's to obtain the possibility of using a balanced cable. I'm in Europe. Thanks

 

[punkmanmatthew]

The hemps have 44mm drivers right?

 

[joeq70]

The hemps have 44mm drivers right?

Yes, they do.

 

[j0val]

Thanks for the initial take! Curious to hear if you've tried either the RS1/2e or the RS2x? I like my RS2x, but they are definitely more reserved than the RS2e and while I'm glad they gain more detail/soundstage in the trade off, I was kind of hoping the RS1x would be just a bit more lively vs. analytical.

I tried the RS2e awhile back, but it’s been too long to remember what they sounded like.

I’m curious to know how the RS1x compares to the GS3000e.

 

[ekolite]

Yeah will be really interesting what they do with the pro and statement series.

 

[Gippy]

Does any of you know where (who) to mod your Grado's to obtain the possibility of using a balanced cable. I'm in Europe. Thanks

Buy the connectors (XLR4 male and female) and then get any electronics repair shop with a soldering iron to do it for you.

 

[ESL-1]

I tried the RS2e awhile back, but it’s been too long to remember what they sounded like.

I’m curious to know how the RS1x compares to the GS3000e.

I will try to get to a little duet going with these two. I better start “warming up” the GS3000e in preparation.