[jonathan c]

Gratz on a fun purchase @jonathan c! I've had these for over a year now, and they continue to be a freakin' blast to listen to. Initially, the attached cables and constant twisting drove me crazy, so I installed this mod: https://www.beautifulaudio.biz/grado-cable-adapter - it made a huge difference. Turned them from a fun occasional headphone to a daily driver. Can't recommend the mod enough- came with great instructions as worked exactly as advertised.

Hope you enjoy the Hemp!

Thank you…the Hemp will have three Grado siblings (and quite a few others!) in my home study. That adapter is fascinating …

 

[johanchandy]

Gratz on a fun purchase @jonathan c! I've had these for over a year now, and they continue to be a freakin' blast to listen to. Initially, the attached cables and constant twisting drove me crazy, so I installed this mod: https://www.beautifulaudio.biz/grado-cable-adapter - it made a huge difference. Turned them from a fun occasional headphone to a daily driver. Can't recommend the mod enough- came with great instructions as worked exactly as advertised.

Hope you enjoy the Hemp!

This looks amazing! Do you have pictures of yours?

 

[JollyJ]

This looks amazing! Do you have pictures of yours?

I happened to be listening to them right now, so I took a break and snapped a couple shots. Lighting isn't great, but hopefully this helps:

 

[johanchandy]

I happened to be listening to them right now, so I took a break and snapped a couple shots. Lighting isn't great, but hopefully this helps:

Thank you soo much, that looks excellent!

 

[Joaquin Dinero]

I happened to be listening to them right now, so I took a break and snapped a couple shots. Lighting isn't great, but hopefully this helps:

That mod looks so natural. It's almost as if Grado should just make them that way in the first place.

 

[dr cornelius]

Question for RS1x owners - as the headphones break in, does the bass response make an appearance? If I remember correctly, the bass improved after my RS2e's broke in, and I'm hoping the same will happen with the RS1x. Thx!

 

[emorrison33]

I'm considering upgrading from my Grado RS1i's to Grado GS1000e, would I notice much of a difference? If so, how big?

I never heard the RS1i, but my guess is, more "air" with the GS1000e
Edit to add: Moving up in the line is very small, but noticeable increments

 

[Thoeri]

I have a question.. If I buy replacement earpads for a Grado headphone, will they be able to fit any Grado as long as they fit one of them?

 

[YtseJamer]

Question for RS1x owners - as the headphones break in, does the bass response make an appearance? If I remember correctly, the bass improved after my RS2e's broke in, and I'm hoping the same will happen with the RS1x. Thx!

No, sorry it's not going to happen. You should try the tape mod if you want to add a little bit of heft and body.

 

[carboncopy]

I never heard the RS1i, but my guess is, more "air" with the GS1000e
Edit to add: Moving up in the line is very small, but noticeable increments

There is a big difference between the models with G pad and L pad. No small thing in my experience. Less direct sound with the G, it does not have the drive as the smaller ones. I am listening to the GS1000i now. They are really big soundig with lot of space, but completly different caracter as my RS2e and even further away from the HEMP. You have to try it and give it time. I couldn't get it just after several weeks.

 

[carboncopy]

No, sorry it's not going to happen. You should try the tape mod if you want to add a little bit of heft and body.

That's no good news. Ist the RS1x really so lean?

 

[emorrison33]

There is a big difference between the models with G pad and L pad. No small thing in my experience. Less direct sound with the G, it does not have the drive as the smaller ones. I am listening to the GS1000i now. They are really big soundig with lot of space, but completly different caracter as my RS2e and even further away from the HEMP. You have to try it and give it time. I couldn't get it just after several weeks.

Agreed! I have the GS1000e, Hemp & RS2e. They are defintely different. The original poster was asking if the difference was great between RS1i and the GS1000e. I just wouldn't say a big difference. It's up to him if the difference is worth the cost. I know going from the RS2e to the GS1000e was worth the cost difference.

 

[Joaquin Dinero]

I just got these new Shipibo pads. I'm taking them for a spin on my SR60e.

OH. MAH. GAWD. I dont think I can go back to any other pads.

They are now the most comfortable headphones I've ever had the pleasure of trying on. The pads are, just barely, over the ear (for me at least) which has the effect of noticeably pumping up the bass. The mids / highs are perhaps a little tamer or it's just the extra bass balancing everything better.

SR60e (any flat pad model really) normally have a super energetic RAHHHHHHH! FRONT ROW! vibe. These are more like you're back a ways in the sweet spot of the pavilion. The front row can be fun for awhile, but sooner or later you need to refill your beer and soak everything in.

A Prestige Series model with these pads and a lightweight detachable cable would be the best selling headphone in the universe.

 

[funkymartyn]

I have a question.. If I buy replacement earpads for a Grado headphone, will they be able to fit any Grado as long as they fit one of them?

All fit any ok. The original grado range , S , flat, L doughnut, and G large over ear , fit all the Sr range and RS range . And the GS & PS larger phones which use the G ......all good . And other cheaper brands like Geekria also ok.

 

[JollyJ]

I just got these new Shipibo pads. I'm taking them for a spin on my SR60e.

OH. MAH. GAWD. I dont think I can go back to any other pads.

Are these the pads you have in the pic? https://www.shipibo.audio/product-page/shipibo-audio-earpads ?
They look quite sumptuous!