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Nov 19, 2022 at 12:41 PM Post #57,497 of 65,588
I'm on the fence about getting an preowned RS2e or a new RS2x, does anybody have an opinion about it? Thanks.

RS2x if you prefer the "X series" tuning. RS2e if you prefer the classic Grado sound.

I’m not sure yet but I’m planning on getting a set of the rs2x soon!

You will not disappointed trust me, the RS2x is a fantastic headphone. I like them more than the RS1x.
 
Nov 19, 2022 at 12:51 PM Post #57,498 of 65,588
Amp recommendations for Hemp?
With dac inside.

Musicality is the name of the came, not ultimate resolution.

Edit: dac withusb input.
 
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Nov 19, 2022 at 1:03 PM Post #57,499 of 65,588
Nov 19, 2022 at 1:07 PM Post #57,500 of 65,588
It’s nice up here in the north, I got sr60, sr60i, sr125i, sr225, ms1 and ms1i, all NOS, for 90 dollars from a shop.
 
Nov 19, 2022 at 1:21 PM Post #57,501 of 65,588
I'm on the fence about getting an preowned RS2e or a new RS2x, does anybody have an opinion about it? Thanks.
Same here, but leaning towards RS2x as I like what I have read about it. However, I still wonder if RS1x is worth the jump, slots into my collection better.

From what I have been able to piece together, RS2x is still a Grado, but a bit more tame than RS2e and has "some" bass, but less than hemp and 325x. More of a musical and live headphone.

From what I have read, RS1x has comparedly less bass than most of the above, but has amazing details and very good soundstage. It will also punish you for using bad files, low bit rate.

These suspicions are my impressions after reading all the various reviews here and other places. I am sure someone will disagree and that is fine. If you can correct any errors I have made in my assumptions, please let me know.
 
Nov 19, 2022 at 1:23 PM Post #57,502 of 65,588
Nov 19, 2022 at 2:24 PM Post #57,504 of 65,588
Amp recommendations for Hemp?
With dac inside.

Musicality is the name of the came, not ultimate resolution.

Edit: dac withusb input.
EarMen TR-Amp or Angel FTW! If it is musicality, dynamic and punchy low end.
 
Nov 19, 2022 at 3:34 PM Post #57,505 of 65,588

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Nov 19, 2022 at 4:58 PM Post #57,506 of 65,588
Same here, but leaning towards RS2x as I like what I have read about it. However, I still wonder if RS1x is worth the jump, slots into my collection better.

From what I have been able to piece together, RS2x is still a Grado, but a bit more tame than RS2e and has "some" bass, but less than hemp and 325x. More of a musical and live headphone.

From what I have read, RS1x has comparedly less bass than most of the above, but has amazing details and very good soundstage. It will also punish you for using bad files, low bit rate.

These suspicions are my impressions after reading all the various reviews here and other places. I am sure someone will disagree and that is fine. If you can correct any errors I have made in my assumptions, please let me know.

It's a very good description of the RS2x and RS1x. The RS2x sound like a mix of the RS1x and the Hemp. It's my favorite Grado from the "X series".
 
Nov 19, 2022 at 5:22 PM Post #57,507 of 65,588
It's a very good description of the RS2x and RS1x. The RS2x sound like a mix of the RS1x and the Hemp. It's my favorite Grado from the "X series".
Thank-you, but I'm scared 😨 that my wallet may soon be lighter.
 

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