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Joaquin Dinero
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It looks cool. For that price I'd be inclined to get a dongle thats more compact.
Plautus001
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Does the EQ include a bass boost?
tkemp5513
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So I've had the GS1000x's for a week now, listening to them a good deal each day, and I enjoy them a lot. I switched from the dragonfly red to a Chord Hugo 2 and that really changed my impression of them. To answer my own question of do amps matter with Grados the answer is yes.
With the dragon fly I could only listen at lower volume where as the Hugo filled the sound and balanced it to where I could listen louder and plain enjoy the sound. I've heard people say the DFR is a little bright for Grado and that is true. The Hugo has some subtle filtering so that can help even more, as the 1000s definitely extend higher up than the 225s.
I've spent some time back with my 225x's today and it's hard to say it's a lesser headphone. I still think the 225s are so natural sounding. Voices don't produce that much high frequency so a headphone shouldn't add that to them. They can sound dry though.
One is coffee one is tea, both have caffeine in the end. The 225s are more engaging and fun where the 1000s are more fascinating in what they can do.
With the dragon fly I could only listen at lower volume where as the Hugo filled the sound and balanced it to where I could listen louder and plain enjoy the sound. I've heard people say the DFR is a little bright for Grado and that is true. The Hugo has some subtle filtering so that can help even more, as the 1000s definitely extend higher up than the 225s.
I've spent some time back with my 225x's today and it's hard to say it's a lesser headphone. I still think the 225s are so natural sounding. Voices don't produce that much high frequency so a headphone shouldn't add that to them. They can sound dry though.
One is coffee one is tea, both have caffeine in the end. The 225s are more engaging and fun where the 1000s are more fascinating in what they can do.
SomeGuyDude
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The strength of Grado is each one is made to a sound. Every line has an identity and it's not just "this one costs less."
I actually bought the 225x for my mother because it fits the kind of music she listens to and I think does it better than other members of their line.
I actually bought the 225x for my mother because it fits the kind of music she listens to and I think does it better than other members of their line.
tkemp5513
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That's awesome. I'll be seeing my dad this thanksgiving and I'll have my 1000/Hugo rig with me along with 225s. He's a home theater guy but curious how he likes some nice headphones. He uses Klipsch speakers which Steve Guttenberg describes as being Grado-like.
Sinister Whisperz
100+ Head-Fier
Is 70+70mW@32Ω sufficient to drive a pair of 325e? My new phone doesn't have a 3.5mm jack so I'm looking for a dongle.
But 30-70mW will work fine 
ekolite
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I am selling my extra set of Hemps for 225 usd in like new condition. 4 months old. With box and 1/4 inch adapter. Standard non-braided cable version. Money order only. I can ship worldwide - extra shipping cost. I was going to post a classified but if anyone is interested in the group you can message me. The reason it’s so low is because of the inconvenience of the money order option and also priced for quick sale. Message me if interested. I’m from the central United States. First come first serve. I can post on group here I have sold them to you if there any worries.
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Gippy
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Would be great to hear your impressions and comparisons between the two! It's a model that should've received far more attention, but I guess everyone was so focused on the GS3000e, which launched at the same time.
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ekolite
500+ Head-Fier
Just so hard to keep one alive for a month and a half with Grados! I have bought probably over 250 dollars of those adapters in the past 4 years with my Grados. And I am gentle with them.
Apple wanna sell more. My camera adapter from apple broke last week. Ordered a new cable from fiio instead.
Maybe a fiio dongle is a better choice
Maybe a fiio dongle is a better choice
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ekolite
500+ Head-Fier
Right. I think they are good for a short term pinch of good audio when you are without anything else. But would be better to get something that is more durable.
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