[qua2k]

Replacement Dekoni pads arrived today. These are not ideal from a fit perspective on my 50mm RS1x cans. I struggled to get these on. They are super comfortable and the sound is relatively unchanged. Happy with my purchase. Hopefully Dekoni will make an updated version with a better fit for 50mm drivers and a similar width to the L Cush. I know that's picky. Happy these exist.

Have you tried bending the headband a bit? I bet if the headband was a bit flatter at the top with the bend more towards the sides to adjust for the thicker pads it would fit better.

 

[Zachik]

A question for the Grado experts and collectors here:
Being new to Grado, I already got myself a plastic Grado (325x) and a wood Grado (PS1000i).
Looking for a metal Grado next... can someone compare PS500e vs. PS1000e vs. PS2000e please?

 

[Heyyoudvd]

I had the same problem that another user had with the Hemp wood becoming whitish over time as the Hemp dried out. I wanted to oil the wood but since the wood is a hemp composite I wanted to be super careful as I was fearful the hemp fibers may expand too much and separate from the resin. As such, I used as little of the oil I could and used a mild oil used for cutting boards. This fixed the issue marvelously. My hemp looks new. later I also tried cheap Old English Wood Lemon Oil, this worked really well as well. So I think conditioning the hemp wood is fine if done sparingly and expensive oils aren't required as well.

That was me with the whiteish Hemp. And yeah, the oil worked very well. I applied just a tiny bit, rubbed it all over, let it dry for 20 minutes, and then used a cloth to wipe it away. And then I did a second layer a day later using the same technique. It worked great. The key was to use very little oil on a cloth, rub it in fully, and then thoroughly rub away any excess. The oil I used was called Livos oil, which is the oil the Grado dealer uses.

 

[Stevko]

A question for the Grado experts and collectors here:
Being new to Grado, I already got myself a plastic Grado (325x) and a wood Grado (PS1000i).
Looking for a metal Grado next... can someone compare PS500e vs. PS1000e vs. PS2000e please?

Plastic 325x?

 

[Zachik]

Plastic 325x?

My bad... I guess it is made of metal, but definitely not like the PS series...

 

[Stevko]

325x is perfect. metal and leather. you can use it for decades. Owns a pair 325 from 2003. still good.
no wood that dry out...

 

[Blazer39]

have anyone tried the new Pokemon x Grado headphones?
there seem to be wood and aluminum version (and free 80x with each purchase?)

 

[mks100]

These don't change the sound at all? I would have thought that since they were cushions they'd absorb, dampen almost like comply for IEMs.

They do in a similar fashion to the G Cush. I can't listen to the L Cush for more than 30 minutes comfort wise. The slight reduction in treble and mid range energy is a happy trade off for the improvement in comfort in my opinion. The Dekoni may reduce the treble and mid range energy even further but they are so difficult to put on that I struggle to pad swap with them. I own S Cushions, L Cushions, G Cushions, TTVJ Deluxe Flat Pads, HD414 Pads and now the Dekoni Fenestrated Sheepskins. The G Cushions are still my preference followed by the Dekoni. I have owned the original 125, 80e, 325e, RS2i, RS2e, GH2, & HF3. The RS1x is by far my favorite.

 

[mks100]

Have you tried bending the headband a bit? I bet if the headband was a bit flatter at the top with the bend more towards the sides to adjust for the thicker pads it would fit better.

I would but the clamping force would be too loose for the G Cushions (which I still prefer).

 

[JaquesGelee]

That was me with the whiteish Hemp. And yeah, the oil worked very well. I applied just a tiny bit, rubbed it all over, let it dry for 20 minutes, and then used a cloth to wipe it away. And then I did a second layer a day later using the same technique. It worked great. The key was to use very little oil on a cloth, rub it in fully, and then thoroughly rub away any excess. The oil I used was called Livos oil, which is the oil the Grado dealer uses.

Do you have pictures of this named issue?

 

[RPKwan]

Pulled the trigger on a pair of new GS1000i. Tested the PS1000e, GS2000e and GS1000e yesterday and the PS1000e was incredible. Pretty much the sound I've been looking for. But it's way too heavy to enjoy for longer than 1hr.

I then remembered they had a GS1000i and @carboncopy kindly told me of the sound signature and how it was rare. Went back to the shop, tested and loved it. Not as lush as the PS1000e, as I still liked it better but the GS1000i is lighter and cheaper.

Thanks for all the help

 

[Zachik]

Pulled the trigger on a pair of new GS1000i. Tested the PS1000e, GS2000e and GS1000e yesterday and the PS1000e was incredible. Pretty much the sound I've been looking for. But it's way too heavy to enjoy for longer than 1hr.

I then remembered they had a GS1000i and @carboncopy kindly told me of the sound signature and how it was rare. Went back to the shop, tested and loved it. Not as lush as the PS1000e, as I still liked it better but the GS1000i is lighter and cheaper.

Thanks for all the help

Does that mean you're selling your PS1000e now?

 

[RPKwan]

Does that mean you're selling your PS1000e now?

I never had one.

 

[Heyyoudvd]

Do you have pictures of this named issue?

See this post:

https://www.head-fi.org/threads/grado-fan-club.530965/post-16743191

I also updated my situation in post #50,492 and #50,843 in this thread.

 

[Zachik]

Still looking to add a PS series Grado to my collection...
Has anyone compared PS500e vs. PS1000e vs. PS2000e?