[tombrisbane]

i really hope it is good.

Hope you they suit you!

I’m absolutely loving mine, they’ve combined everything I love about the GS3000e with just enough of the X series traits to create what I think is their ultimate headphone after three days.

 

[oryan_dunn]

I haven’t heard they are discontinuing the Professional series, is this the case. It’s a shame if they are as the PS2000e is what I’m saving up for and aiming for when I retire.
Kev

The weight surpringly was not the issue on the Grado end. The last components they had they put into the older Chrome cups they had leftover from the PS1000 series and sold them as B stock for just under $2000, super deal but those are probably gone.

I like many I was scared off initially or at least worried in regard to the large metal cups weight. When I finally had a friend’s PS1000 for week I found that my worries we’re for naught as once properly fitted and positioned I found the weight was not a factor unless you started to jump and dance around.
This past weekend I spent a good part of the day listening to the PS2000e without any discomfort or fatigue. The wider leather strap was also a good idea.

I have not heard of any plans for a new PS series but am hoping that might change with time. I am anxious to try the GS3000x again for more than a few days. Might even make a good set of comparisons between the two.

It looks like some of those PS2000e B stock are still available.
https://4ourears.com/products/b-stock-ps2000e

 

[Snake0IL415]

It looks like some of those PS2000e B stock are still available.
https://4ourears.com/products/b-stock-ps2000e

I really enjoyed the PS2000e when I heard it at CanJam Socal 2019. A part of me wants to pull the trigger on one of these but hesistent as I want to see what the "x" version will be like.

 

[Snake0IL415]

Does anyone know a good Grado mod/repair person? I have a few items Grados I want to get fitted with removable mini-xlr jacks. I worked with a great guy I met on Reddit, but he's been out of commission for awhile now. I can DIY it myself -- but with some of the higher end/vintage stuff I'm hesistent as I'm still a bit n00bish.

 

[jonathan c]

Does anyone know a good Grado mod/repair person? I have a few items Grados I want to get fitted with removable mini-xlr jacks. I worked with a great guy I met on Reddit, but he's been out of commission for awhile now. I can DIY it myself -- but with some of the higher end/vintage stuff I'm hesistent as I'm still a bit n00bish.

Ledzep, in this very thread, seems quite accomplished in this respect!

 

[jonathan c]

Enjoyable, fun, satisfying!

 

[Snake0IL415]

:I

You had two statements: Grado do not need amp because they are 32 ohms (unless you need coloration)

1) 32 Ohm is the impedance of the headphone. Voice coil construction, membran stiffness, membran material, dampings...even the cup...they all factor in the sensitivity for an electroacoustical transducer (it is not a resistance to simply use Ohm's law to calculate).

2) Amp as a "coloration". Which means - again - oversimplify things. Has enough power, then OK. That's about the 70-80's when the transistors came and suddenly we had the perfect amplifiers because they had power and help trendemous negative feedback they THD measuerement was super with a stable sine wave. Actually engieneers know much-much more about the topic...started with transient intermodulation distorsion from Otala (which is very basic knowledge nowadays but was esoteric back then), then correct use of feedback (role of the number of nested amplification stages), thermal instabilities in semiconductor circiuts (modulation of the signal through the warming up-cooling of the input capacitance of transistor/FET). I don't know...if you are interested start with some Nelson Pass white papers. If you wan't to go more deeper then maybe the distorsion management white papers from Audiopax (lot of math though). Actually cheap amplifiers distort the signal as much as a sloppy old tube amp, we just happen to measure a specific set of parameters and on those set of parameters they are probably better. In others much worst.

Bonus: every amplifier works in a way, that it modulates the power with signal, that's the output. To suggest that the quality of the power delivery has nothing to do with the percieved sound is...intresteing. Maybe no PSU then in amplifiers? Or PSU yes, but not that complex? How complex?

I am by trade an ee, I wrote my diplome on audio amplifier design. I have no business interest here and I do not make anyobody buy anything.

Thank you for this - well written with some great information.

Ledzep, in this very thread, seems quite accomplished in this respect!

@ledzep any interest in doing some repairs/mods? or even some guidence on how to work with vintage RS-2 buttons?

 

[peterinvan]

Updated family photo

SR325 | SR325x | Hemp | GW100 v2
RS2e | GH2 | RS-2X
GS3000e | GS3000X | RS-1X

Impressive collection.

Do you grab different headphones depending on the music you are playing?

 

[jonathan c]

I really enjoyed the PS2000e when I heard it at CanJam Socal 2019. A part of me wants to pull the trigger on one of these but hesistent as I want to see what the "x" version will be like.

…doubtful…

 

[jonathan c]

Besides fantastic weather / workout, it is this kind of day…

 

[thebigcanman]

For what its worth, there is a Melos SHA-1 on USAUDIOMART right now.

That is supposedly the original and the ultimate Grado headphone Amp available

 

[Shane D]

Just trying my new G-Cush pads on my Hemp's today. Working through the new RHCP album. Pretty good!

The pads are Very different from the knock off's. They are so stiff that will never "hug" your ears tight, but I pushed them in a bit and am adjusting to the sound.
Super different from the stock pads as they basically put the driver right against your ear. I find that with the stock pads I have to lower the volume and even then the sound can be a little harsh/bright sonetimes. The BA pads are great on the Hemp, but they don't do anything better or different than the GH2's.

I am liking this sound now after I adjusted. I think tomorrow I will plug in the GH2's with their BA pads and the Hemps with these. My Violectric V220 takes two 1/4" plugs at once, so it will be a great tool for an all day comparison covering a wide range of music.
I LOVE this hobby!

 

[ESL-1]

I really enjoyed the PS2000e when I heard it at CanJam Socal 2019. A part of me wants to pull the trigger on one of these but hesistent as I want to see what the "x" version will be like.

For what its worth, there is a Melos SHA-1 on USAUDIOMART right now.

That is supposedly the original and the ultimate Grado headphone Amp available

I love mine and it loves Grados so my recommendation is high. If anyone looks into it make sure it is without any issues, they were not the most rugged of build quality.

The Melos does very well with a wide range of phones I have not just my Grados. It is quite the ticket for my HP1000, HP2 though.

SHA-1 on bottom of rack, silver.

 

[ESL-1]

Besides fantastic weather / workout, it is this kind of day…

Ah, I can hear it now….

Enjoy

 

[ESL-1]

…doubtful…

I agree with @jonathan c, I really doubt there are currently any plans for a new PS series.

I love my PS2000e and would highly recommend you grab a silver chrome B-stock PS2000e while you can.