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Nov 27, 2021 at 11:55 PM Post #49,696 of 65,046
~ Out of curiosity, I plugged the Grado RS-1x (nominal impedance: 38 ohms) into the Woo Audio WA2 - an OTL tube headphone amplifier with a presumably high output impedance (the actual value is unavailable). I did not expect much compatibility…
~ Surprise, Surprise! The pairing sounded great! There was no massive FR deviation due to impedance mismatch. There was no bass “bloat” which bled into upper bass / lower midrange. Air, detail, extension we’re all there! and with fuller stronger bass. What I heard was akin to what the ZMF Atticus delivers.
~ This fun research will continue with different recordings…
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Nov 28, 2021 at 12:09 AM Post #49,698 of 65,046
~ Out of curiosity, I plugged the Grado RS-1x (nominal impedance: 38 ohms) into the Woo Audio WA2 - an OTL tube headphone amplifier with a presumably high output impedance (the actual value is unavailable). I did not expect much compatibility…
~ Surprise, Surprise! The pairing sounded great! There was no massive FR deviation due to impedance mismatch. There was no bass “bloat” which bled into upper bass / lower midrange. Air, detail, extension we’re all there! and with fuller stronger bass. What I heard was akin to what the ZMF Atticus delivers.
~ This fun research will continue with different recordings…8D624C28-4909-4108-90C4-02D28C4DBF43.jpeg
Very nice
 
Nov 28, 2021 at 1:46 AM Post #49,699 of 65,046
I have an old pair of SR80s, pre letter, that are my favorite headphones.

Is the change in the x models a significant improvement? Is it worth it do you think to get some SR80xs, or is it so similar I should just stick with what I’ve got?

Would getting a somewhat pricier model make much difference, like 125x or 225x? The 225x is about as much as I can justify spending. Or are these all so similar that the 80xs would be the best choice value-wise?
 
Nov 28, 2021 at 4:07 AM Post #49,701 of 65,046
I have an old pair of SR80s, pre letter, that are my favorite headphones.

Is the change in the x models a significant improvement? Is it worth it do you think to get some SR80xs, or is it so similar I should just stick with what I’ve got?

Would getting a somewhat pricier model make much difference, like 125x or 225x? The 225x is about as much as I can justify spending. Or are these all so similar that the 80xs would be the best choice value-wise?
225 is the best you can buy in the prestige series
 
Nov 28, 2021 at 5:27 AM Post #49,704 of 65,046
But I have to say that my iFi Pro iCAN really does fill these out!
Setting are; Tube mode, low gain, volume around 9:00, 20Hz bass boost and just a little bit of 3D fun.

Thanks! Also, with Grado GH2 these would be pretty much my settings minus 3D. I like their imaging just the way it is :wink:
 
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Nov 28, 2021 at 5:32 AM Post #49,705 of 65,046
I have an old pair of SR80s, pre letter, that are my favorite headphones.

Is the change in the x models a significant improvement? Is it worth it do you think to get some SR80xs, or is it so similar I should just stick with what I’ve got?

Would getting a somewhat pricier model make much difference, like 125x or 225x? The 225x is about as much as I can justify spending. Or are these all so similar that the 80xs would be the best choice value-wise?

If you can only justify spending for an SR225, you might not be on the right message board.
 
Nov 28, 2021 at 7:24 AM Post #49,706 of 65,046
I have an old pair of SR80s, pre letter, that are my favorite headphones.

Is the change in the x models a significant improvement? Is it worth it do you think to get some SR80xs, or is it so similar I should just stick with what I’ve got?

Would getting a somewhat pricier model make much difference, like 125x or 225x? The 225x is about as much as I can justify spending. Or are these all so similar that the 80xs would be the best choice value-wise?
I’d say it’s worth to make the jump to the 225x or 325x or maybe get a used 325e that’s like new.
 
Nov 28, 2021 at 8:14 AM Post #49,707 of 65,046

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Nov 28, 2021 at 8:18 AM Post #49,708 of 65,046
I’d say it’s worth to make the jump to the 225x or 325x or maybe get a used 325e that’s like new.
Yes. 80e is ok, but 325 or 225 is much better. Worth the extra money.
 
Nov 28, 2021 at 11:44 AM Post #49,710 of 65,046
~ Out of curiosity, I plugged the Grado RS-1x (nominal impedance: 38 ohms) into the Woo Audio WA2 - an OTL tube headphone amplifier with a presumably high output impedance (the actual value is unavailable). I did not expect much compatibility…
~ Surprise, Surprise! The pairing sounded great! There was no massive FR deviation due to impedance mismatch. There was no bass “bloat” which bled into upper bass / lower midrange. Air, detail, extension we’re all there! and with fuller stronger bass. What I heard was akin to what the ZMF Atticus delivers.
~ This fun research will continue with different recordings…8D624C28-4909-4108-90C4-02D28C4DBF43.jpeg
I have the same results with the Feliks Audio Espressivo OTL tube amp as well. Kinda like my Mac Computer.... It just works
 

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