[Plautus001]

I agree with you guys, I'm using the RS2x (L-pads) with the iFi Zen Dac V2 (+TrueBass) when I'm working from the office like today

I may have a pair coming in the near future... your comments were the nudge...

 

[SkyZippr]

Sorry for a vague question, but what do I gain from upgrading to SR325x or Hemp v2 as an SR80e owner? I'm interested in upgrading and done some audition to narrow it down to the 2, but I'm still hesitant because the shop I auditioned them in is fairly noisy, and I don't know if I'll get the same experience at home.

 

[Roasty]

I think I struck the wood cup lottery. loving the colours and grain!

 

[lukipela]

New headphone-day

 

[Plautus001]

Sorry for a vague question, but what do I gain from upgrading to SR325x or Hemp v2 as an SR80e owner? I'm interested in upgrading and done some audition to narrow it down to the 2, but I'm still hesitant because the shop I auditioned them in is fairly noisy, and I don't know if I'll get the same experience at home.

Go to Headfonia and Search Grado and you will find a comparison of the SR325X andvthe SR80X

 

[Sinister Whisperz]

Anyone using the Schiit Fulla E to drive thier Grados? I'm still narrowing down the options, I was also considering the Magni and an apple dongle combo but that will require me to buy a small pure sine wave Inverter to run it at night. My cabin is entirely 12v when the sun is down.

 

[SkyZippr]

Go to Headfonia and Search Grado and you will find a comparison of the SR325X and the SR80X

Thanks! Somehow I overlooked that one. So my takeaway goes:
SR80x is "fuller, smoother, and weightier" than SR80e, and SR325x has "more immediate, forward upper midrange and lower treble" and "more weighty and overall warmer" sound than SR80x.
Hence, going from SR80e to SR325x should give me a somewhat more V-shaped, fuller, and smoother sound. Am I doing this correctly?

Then, the article also mentions that Hemp is a bit more relaxed than SR325x. Assuming Hemp v2 is identical to v1, Hemp v2 should be a kind of a middle ground between SR80e and SR325x, offering more 'wow' than SR80e but more suitable than long listening session than SR325x, is that correct?

 

[Gippy]

You might want to consider the RS2e if it's in your budget and if it's still available at your shop, as the remaining e-series stock is being liquidated to make way for the x-series. The RS2e should be around the same price as the Hemp v2 and you might like it more. Be sure to listen with the same pads on both for a fair comparison. If the PS500e or GH4 are still available, give those a try too.

 

[SkyZippr]

You might want to consider the RS2e if it's in your budget and if it's still available at your shop, as the remaining e-series stock is being liquidated to make way for the x-series. The RS2e should be around the same price as the Hemp v2 and you might like it more. Be sure to listen with the same pads on both for a fair comparison. If the PS500e or GH4 are still available, give those a try too.

Unfortunately they've been all replaced by the x variant here in Japan.

 

[Roasty]

the stock gs3kx cable is a bit short. the Grado extensions seem a bit long (12ft and 15ft).

does anyone know why the 12ft extension is 12 conductor, and the 15ft extension is 4 conductor? why the difference in number of conductors?

Anyone using Moon Audio for the extension adaptor? looking at 10ft of Silver dragon with female and male 1/4 inch socket/plug.

 

[Gippy]

The extension cable used to be included with the GS/PS models (except PS500e) and it was 12-conductor 15ft. Probably a supplier switch for the x-series cables. I'm surprised that you think the cable is short, as people have complained it's too long. The ideal portable cord length is 4ft, but the cable is 6ft.

 

[Plautus001]

Thanks! Somehow I overlooked that one. So my takeaway goes:
SR80x is "fuller, smoother, and weightier" than SR80e, and SR325x has "more immediate, forward upper midrange and lower treble" and "more weighty and overall warmer" sound than SR80x.
Hence, going from SR80e to SR325x should give me a somewhat more V-shaped, fuller, and smoother sound. Am I doing this correctly?

Then, the article also mentions that Hemp is a bit more relaxed than SR325x. Assuming Hemp v2 is identical to v1, Hemp v2 should be a kind of a middle ground between SR80e and SR325x, offering more 'wow' than SR80e but more suitable than long listening session than SR325x, is that correct?

Most people report SR325X has more bass than most other Grado besides Hemp...the SR325X has more treble than Hemp, but less than "e" versions.

I did not like SR325E, but SR325X is my current favorite.

 

[Stevko]

Anyone using the Schiit Fulla E to drive thier Grados? I'm still narrowing down the options, I was also considering the Magni and an apple dongle combo but that will require me to buy a small pure sine wave Inverter to run it at night. My cabin is entirely 12v when the sun is down.

Hel is Great

 

[Menkau-ra]

Will Grado ever do a Black Friday sale?

 

[jonathan c]

Will Grado ever do a Black Friday sale?

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