~ 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…
~ 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…
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?
Ordered a pair of RS-1x’s. Excited as these will be the first pair of Grado’s I’ve ever owned. I’ll post some impressions after burn-in and some time with them.
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?
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.
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 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?
~ 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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