[Luckyleo]

Low end on GS3000x is substantially better in all respects than the RS1e .... IMHO

Leo

 

[xzibit1994]

Are you saying that low end on RS1e is better than on GS3000x?
I am looking for a Hemp upgrade, but I need that creamy low end that Hemp has.

GS3000x win at low end and mid, that is why GS3000x best for jazz, soul, r&b, vocal. RS1e win on high end, extended treble, laid-back mid, that is why it's best for metal, rock, classical (in my opinion).

 

[ledzep]

Tell us about the sound!

Will do just pad rolling for a bit, but first impressions are good

 

[Strat1117]

Will do just pad rolling for a bit, but first impressions are good

I can’t compare to other Grado models like the Hemp or GS3000X, but the jumbo pads definitely made the bass on the RS1e more pronounced compared to the oem L pads, while also increasing comfort. Whether the overall change in tonal balance is because the treble was lowered or the bass was elevated or something else entirely is something for the measurement boys to quibble over. I just know I’m a fan.

 

[MaiLam]

Borrowing a friend’s Mojo 2 and genuinely can’t hear a difference between it and an Apple USB-C adaptor, going to the RS1x. I’ll have a play with the cross feed modes but I was expecting at least some sort of noticeable difference.

 

[Stevko]

Grado work pretty good with an apple adapter/ipad

 

[544322]

Borrowing a friend’s Mojo 2 and genuinely can’t hear a difference between it and an Apple USB-C adaptor, going to the RS1x. I’ll have a play with the cross feed modes but I was expecting at least some sort of noticeable difference.

If you can't hear a difference you must be blessed

 

[tombrisbane]

Have been giving the RS-1x a good work out this week, really starting to appreciate what they offer, might retract my mini GS3000e comment as they’re starting to offer something different

Just remembered that I have the Dekoni velour pads as well, going to try them out on the RS-1x later.

 

[Strat1117]

Have been giving the RS-1x a good work out this week, really starting to appreciate what they offer, might retract my mini GS3000e comment as they’re starting to offer something different

Just remembered that I have the Dekoni velour pads as well, going to try them out on the RS-1x later.

Please do tell us what you think. I am quite curious about the Dekonis for my RS1e’s, although I’m considering the Elite lambskin/hybrid as opposed to the Elite velour. And be certain to include plenty o’ pics, please!

 

[majo123]

If you can't hear a difference you must be blessed

Wow I agree

 

[MaiLam]

Wow I agree

With Grados being very easy to drive, power from iPad Pro via Apple USB-C wasn’t ever a limiting factor, and the DAC inside the adapter is (from measurements at least and my ears) very good. Me and my partner did some probably not very scientific A/B blind tests and nada, nothing in soundstage, timbre, imaging, even bass we were straining so hard to hear a difference that it could easily be imagined.

 

[tombrisbane]

Please do tell us what you think. I am quite curious about the Dekonis for my RS1e’s, although I’m considering the Elite lambskin/hybrid as opposed to the Elite velour. And be certain to include plenty o’ pics, please!

Immediately warmer sound, like a more detailed Hemp super comfortable as well, I think I like them! Will put them through their paces now

 

[Strat1117]

Immediately warmer sound, like a more detailed Hemp super comfortable as well, I think I like them! Will put them through their paces now

Excellent! Are they as comfy as they look?

 

[tombrisbane]

Are they as comfy as they look?

Sure are!

 

[TheRealDz]

Immediately warmer sound, like a more detailed Hemp super comfortable as well, I think I like them! Will put them through their paces now

I have the same setup. A few comments:

1) they are extremely comfortable - perhaps even the most comfortable of any headphones I have ever felt

2) they benefit from the common tape mod - it gives just a bit more bass, as would be expected

3) strangely, they sound best FURTHER from the ear. Stock, the velours sound a bit closed in to my ears.

However, I wedged a ring shaped 3/8 inch foam spacer and rubber spacer in the space between the headphone and pad. This brought out a lot more clarity and made the balance similar to the sound of the G pad. This mod costs virtually nothing, but made a huge difference for the better.