Plautus001
Headphoneus Supremus
On my desk, I use the Grado SR325X most often with solid state and my GS1000 with tubes.That’s helpful, thanks! Will be auditioning some new Grady’s as well, as complementary to a closed back.
On my desk, I use the Grado SR325X most often with solid state and my GS1000 with tubes.That’s helpful, thanks! Will be auditioning some new Grady’s as well, as complementary to a closed back.
Grado sounds great with external amps!I have a 325e and am delighted with it, does it sound fuller and fuller attached directly to my dap ibasso dx220 instead of my desktop gustard dac and burson has 160, grado sounds bad with external amps?
I love this can - was my office can for about 1.5 years. Loved it.The earlier Mr. Speakers TOTL Alpha Prime will work well in this capacity and it usually is in the range of $500 to a bit more second hand. I love the look and the finish and they really sound quite open for a closed back. They also have an upgrade cable that really works well on it. I have that but since getting a higher performing WireWorld cable I will be eventually selling the Mr. Speaker's VIVO upgrade cable I have that fits a number of Dan Clark models and really makes a difference,
Forgot to mention...I'm looking for a closed back headphone, and yes, apart from one specific model a couple of years ago, there's not much to be found in the Grado line-up. Still, when I was in the market for a headphone many years ago (8 or so?), I tried a couple different brands and Grado was by far the best sounding to my ears. I think it was a 325something, but really can't remember. But I do remember that I liked Grado the most and also remeber I compared with a AudioQuest Nighthawk, which was sounding bass heavy and dark.
In the end I bought a AKP 271MKii, which turned out to be quite uncomfortable. Haven't used it much, and sold it.
Anyway, two questions: did the Grado sound change (much) since 8 years with the newer models? Also, what closed back headphones do Grado lovers usually have (if any?). Don't say that special edition Grado's!
what amps for 325e?Grado sounds great with external amps!
Typically more detailed, better transients, and more control and body to bass.
The experience of others may vary.
An easy recommendation is the Schiit Asgard 3 as it never let's me down, but I have not listened the the 325e with tubes.what amps for 325e?
I recently sold a set of head of headphones that I actually described as having a Grado type sound. They were made by Kennerton and sold through Underwood HiFi as the LSA HP-2's. Very good at mids and above with great separation. A Very nice headphone, but not what I was looking for in a closed back.I'm looking for a closed back headphone, and yes, apart from one specific model a couple of years ago, there's not much to be found in the Grado line-up. Still, when I was in the market for a headphone many years ago (8 or so?), I tried a couple different brands and Grado was by far the best sounding to my ears. I think it was a 325something, but really can't remember. But I do remember that I liked Grado the most and also remeber I compared with a AudioQuest Nighthawk, which was sounding bass heavy and dark.
In the end I bought a AKP 271MKii, which turned out to be quite uncomfortable. Haven't used it much, and sold it.
Anyway, two questions: did the Grado sound change (much) since 8 years with the newer models? Also, what closed back headphones do Grado lovers usually have (if any?). Don't say that special edition Grado's!
1) Slightly but not substantiallyAnyway, two questions: did the Grado sound change (much) since 8 years with the newer models? Also, what closed back headphones do Grado lovers usually have (if any?). Don't say that special edition Grado's!
A nice SS like the Asgard is a great pairing for the sr325.An easy recommendation is the Schiit Asgard 3 as it never let's me down, but I have not listened the the 325e with tubes.
I last listened to the SR325e with a JDS element in a store and I didn't like them as much as the SR225e
”They also share a lack of big bass, like a Grado.”I recently sold a set of head of headphones that I actually described as having a Grado type sound. They were made by Kennerton and sold through Underwood HiFi as the LSA HP-2's. Very good at mids and above with great separation. A Very nice headphone, but not what I was looking for in a closed back.
But if you want a closed back Grado, I think they come pretty close. They also share a lack of big bass, like a Grado.
1) I like the Shipibo pads on my RS1x for the same reason. Switching to fully over the ear pads helps to seal in those deep bass juices and tames the highs a bit. For most Grado models this is an appropriate adjustment.Ok - here I am one more time, singing the same song... but with a new verse...
Have posted in the past that the sr325x are the first Grados that I liked... mentioned that everything I tried below those in the Prestige line, just could not get into them...
I am still here because, I happened to like the 325x A LOT. In order to try the new X series drivers, along with the 325x also ordered the sr80x, with the same results as before... fine for some music, but either extremely piercing that I could not stand them with some music or a distinct lack of bass with other music... they went back into the box and was happy that at least had a success with the 325x...
On a whim, ordered replacement pads for the sr80x - Geekria Comfort pads and installed them with the big opening outwards - that is most of the driver uncovered...
Hrrm - weird... I don't hate them now! Not as nice as the 325x, but not piercing anymore... and I think I hear more bass... basically, don't hate them now; trying them as my everyday "listen while working" cans. Given that sound is highly subjective, and the most important part of a scientific study is the sample size... I want to ask the general Grado group.
1.- Has anyone gone thru the same experience? Not sure if the same thing happens with ALL pads (Grado brand and otherwise) that uncover the whole driver... has anyone else gone from agreeing with me (piercing, lack of bass) on the shortcomings to agreeing with me on the effect of the open pads (actually kind of nice)?
2.- If so, is this something most sr80x owners do?
3.- If so, then why would Grado ship those with such unflattering pads?
4.- Could I expect the same with the sr125x or sr225x - upgradeatis! My upgradeatis sick self wants something further from the entry level! hehe
Thanks for your time - do apologize if this doesn't make sense
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I own and have owned a few grado, I own 80x and 325x ... I think out of the box the 80x were at times a bit piercing but either burn in or brain burn in has settled them , I think there fantastic cans for the price as anyone who knows me here know I have stated a few times....Ok - here I am one more time, singing the same song... but with a new verse...
Have posted in the past that the sr325x are the first Grados that I liked... mentioned that everything I tried below those in the Prestige line, just could not get into them...
I am still here because, I happened to like the 325x A LOT. In order to try the new X series drivers, along with the 325x also ordered the sr80x, with the same results as before... fine for some music, but either extremely piercing that I could not stand them with some music or a distinct lack of bass with other music... they went back into the box and was happy that at least had a success with the 325x...
On a whim, ordered replacement pads for the sr80x - Geekria Comfort pads and installed them with the big opening outwards - that is most of the driver uncovered...
Hrrm - weird... I don't hate them now! Not as nice as the 325x, but not piercing anymore... and I think I hear more bass... basically, don't hate them now; trying them as my everyday "listen while working" cans. Given that sound is highly subjective, and the most important part of a scientific study is the sample size... I want to ask the general Grado group.
1.- Has anyone gone thru the same experience? Not sure if the same thing happens with ALL pads (Grado brand and otherwise) that uncover the whole driver... has anyone else gone from agreeing with me (piercing, lack of bass) on the shortcomings to agreeing with me on the effect of the open pads (actually kind of nice)?
2.- If so, is this something most sr80x owners do?
3.- If so, then why would Grado ship those with such unflattering pads?
4.- Could I expect the same with the sr125x or sr225x - upgradeatis! My upgradeatis sick self wants something further from the entry level! hehe
Thanks for your time - do apologize if this doesn't make sense
v
1) I like the Shipibo pads on my RS1x for the same reason. Switching to fully over the ear pads helps to seal in those deep bass juices and tames the highs a bit. For most Grado models this is an appropriate adjustment.
2) Pad swapping is a fundamental part of the Grado experience. Tally up what % of the posts on here are about pads. Some folks are going to tell you that you're "killing the Grado sound!!!!" And some folks (like me) are going to agree with your preferences.
This was a great post. If I could give it more than a "like", I would.
3) Why Grado does what it does is one of those mysteries of the universe that we may never know . . . like what happens after we die or why people listen to Nickelback. They sell tens of thousands of headphones every year and keep us talking about them 24-7 so they're onto something.
4) I dont think you're going to notice much difference with any of the Prestige Series models, at least I dont. But they're cheap enough . . . so why not collect them all!