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Looking forward to your findings @TheRealDz
Indeed - just ordered 2 new headbands for my GS2k and RS1XThere is always turbulent labs
Just bought a used set of Hemps. The optional extra's were a set of pads and a turbulent headband in teal. I chose stock. I did wonder about the pads, but I want to try them stock.Indeed - just ordered 2 new headbands for my GS2k and RS1X
You just did not want to be caught with a teal headband ! …Just bought a used set of Hemps. The optional extra's were a set of pads and a turbulent headband in teal. I chose stock. I did wonder about the pads, but I want to try them stock.
I have both the ER4 XR and SR. For a couple years I've been using the XR's because the SR's seemed too rolled off bass-wise. But since owning the RS1x's, I've gone back to my ER4 SR's. Now, the ety XR sometimes sound too bass heavy , and the lower mids a little muddled. I like that the RS1x's bass doesn't bleed into the mids. The ER4 SR, which is leaner than the XR, still has a lot more bass than the RS1x. So, if the SR, which measures flat to 20 hz has more bass than the RS1x, then the Grado's are just not living up their reference name - but they are still a fun listen!They sound similar in that they both prioritize agility over tactility, and quality over quantity. Ie, they are both good at texture and being able to quickly start and stop bass notes. But the Etys dig deeper, replaying the lowest octaves (especially with the red filters). The Etys can't compete with dynamic driver designs, which give you a more sustained tactile "feel" from bass notes. But unfortunately the RS1x has even less of this feel...
Owned 4xr for years and loved those iems ... my solid go to .I have both the ER4 XR and SR. For a couple years I've been using the XR's because the SR's seemed too rolled off bass-wise. But since owning the RS1x's, I've gone back to my ER4 SR's. Now, the ety XR sometimes sound too bass heavy , and the lower mids a little muddled. I like that the RS1x's bass doesn't bleed into the mids. The ER4 SR, which is leaner than the XR, still has a lot more bass than the RS1x. So, if the SR, which measures flat to 20 hz has more bass than the RS1x, then the Grado's are just not living up their reference name - but they are still a fun listen!
Thanks for this honest feedback. It makes me even more curious and I need to hear them some day. I am not yet sure if I will dare to make the full investment in a new pair right now. It is a hefty price for such a specialized headphone.They sound similar in that they both prioritize agility over tactility, and quality over quantity. Ie, they are both good at texture and being able to quickly start and stop bass notes. But the Etys dig deeper, replaying the lowest octaves (especially with the red filters). The Etys can't compete with dynamic driver designs, which give you a more sustained tactile "feel" from bass notes. But unfortunately the RS1x has even less of this feel.
As I mentioned above, you just need to know what you are getting with the RS1x; it simply does not reproduce the quantity of deep bass that you get from competing designs. But once again, I am OK with that in exchange for what you DO get.
That said, I am not done yet in trying to extract more bass. I am going to reterminate mine once my XLR connector is delivered later today - which has the potential to improve the bass. And I am still experimenting with different pads, which dramatically changes the bass response (but so far only with the unacceptable cost of ruining the midrange).
What's wrong with teal?!You just did not want to be caught with a teal headband ! …
Cobalt is nice. I just purchased a Hiby R5 Gen 2 and I rarely use my Cobalt.My first real dac/amp was the Dragonfly Black. Bought in 2016. Sold it in 2017 after I bought 250ohms cans.
Considering to go back to basic.
Anyone tested the new Cobalt?
But looks like 50% like it and the other 50% hate it
For Grados it's definitely overkill in terms of power. I use it on Eco gain (which is less than "Normal"). If you have a collection of headphones including some hard to drive it's definitely worth it. I use it drive Argons, Aryas, Sundara, AKG K702, HD 600 among others... Those all need way more power than Grados.So you like the idsd @Knee Deep In Epoxy ?
Has considered many times. But a bit pricy..
But all in one and much power is nice