[David222]

GH2 sold out. How about GH4 or GS3000e. The latter has massive discount from another shop.

https://addictedtoaudio.com.au/products/grado-gs3000e-statement-headphones?currency=AUD&variant=12488489369717&utm_medium=cpc&utm_source=google&utm_campaign=Google Shopping?utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=surfaces&utm_content=surfaces_across_google&gclid=CjwKCAiAzKqdBhAnEiwAePEjknzgxzBNT-nddmROgEIC5xkoNcjjhHWB_BeTNuHdb0lVa0Eqg2wF3RoCqnkQAvD_BwE

Recently added the 3000e to my stable....a wonderful delight.

If you could swing those GS3000e's, I hear nothing but great stuff about them!

+1 Great cans.

 

[subha033]

Also, try this with Grados: Anoushka Shankar – Lasya

 

[gimmeheadroom]

Recently added the 3000e to my stable....a wonderful delight.



+1 Great cans.

What's that little streamer?

 

[gimmeheadroom]

Thank you very much for your answer. Despite being very curious about the 80x (can always purchase it down the line) it seems that the HD 25 could be the best choice for the purpose I intend. I was aiming for the SE that can still be found and comes with the velour pads instead of the fake leather.

Cheers!

Be careful not to buy the edition that has the single headstrap. Until very recently, this headphone had different drivers and was not made for music listening.

 

[David222]

What's that little streamer?

streamer is an Aurender N100H https://www.enjoythemusic.com/magazine/equipment/0216/Aurender_N100H_X725_Review.htm

Has built-in LPS - very well isolated from the rest of components - also has a chache / memory - so when I pull a new album (or track) from Qobuz the unit on-the-fly caches the music on local memory - then playback begins with the benefit of "local file" vs. continued streaming over internet (all happens near instantly).

It's a bit larger / deeper in person than appears in photo I posted - fantastic piece of gear - a bit pricey, but the juice is worth the squeeze on this one.

 

[Snake0IL415]

I love how the holidays brings the family together <3

As you can tell -- I'm a fan of Grado. Although, I can't really stand them in stock form. I generally upgrade the headband with a turbulentlabs variant, pads are mostly ZMF except for the Hemp, which has the Dekoni Custom Fenestrated Velour, and a mini-XLR removable cable mods done by @genesyndrome/u/genesyndrome - except the sr325 OG, which I did myself while @genesyndrome took a break.

The turbulentlabs headband is probably the one mod I could live with out, but it does really help with comfort and I think looks really cool! Grados are light, so the stock headband is fine, but the TL headband is still a noticeable and worthwhile upgrade.

ZMF pads have been a game changer for me. You may need to experiment a bit to find the right pairing for each can. For example, the vegan suede with the Auteur with the large adapter, really tamed the hot top end on the RS-1x. Stock Grado pads hurt my ears after an hour or so, due to the pressure that is put on my ear cartilage and the G variant never sits right on my head and doesn't pair well with most Grados to my ears. ZMF pads fix that.

I can't recommend @genesyndrome enough. They're the only person I would trust with modding my Grados at this point. They're very professional, they care deeply about doing quality work, and pricing is very fair.

 

[emorrison33]

Thank you. It is definitely enjoyable to listen with. Airy, spacious, wondrous soundstage. Jaunty!

I extremely like your monikor for the Hemp (as you've posted before). JAUNTY! They are indeed

 

[TooFrank]

Everytime I take Grado out of the box, I would ask myself, 'Why do you keep it in the box?' It always surprised me at how good it sound.

Have a Merry Grado Christmas all.

Merry Christmas too - You've got all the lights, but where is the tree

 

[TooFrank]

In these winter months, with heating going, do not forget conditioning of your wooden Grados…

Thanks - forgot which date of the months works best BTW in my part of the world, I have to look for a different brand than yours. Probably an oil to be used for furniture etc...

 

[Strat1117]

Thanks - forgot which date of the months works best BTW in my part of the world, I have to look for a different brand than yours. Probably an oil to be used for furniture etc...

I’m a fan of Dunlop 65 guitar polish…

 

[TooFrank]

FWIW: I have several (=too many) Grados (incl. the new RS1X), however, had the GH2 for some years, and invested early on in the BA pads. They've got "flat" and Silvian from BA recently supplied me with new foam(s). I cannot express how happy I am. They simply remains my goto Grados. Haven't heard either the GH1 or GH4 though, but I don't believe either could turn me over

 

[Strat1117]

FWIW: I have several (=too many) Grados (incl. the new RS1X), however, had the GH2 for some years, and invested early on in the BA pads. They've got "flat" and Silvian from BA recently supplied me with new foam(s). I cannot express how happy I am. They simply remains my goto Grados. Haven't heard either the GH1 or GH4 though, but I don't believe either could turn me over

Beautiful wood, but how much do we have to pay Clooney for the cameo??

 

[TooFrank]

Beautiful wood, but how much do we have to pay Clooney for the cameo??

That was just my (bad) superposition to get a bit of attention....Clooney is normally doing coffee or watches....Would be fun though to see him with a pair of HPs

 

[Shane D]

FWIW: I have several (=too many) Grados (incl. the new RS1X), however, had the GH2 for some years, and invested early on in the BA pads. They've got "flat" and Silvian from BA recently supplied me with new foam(s). I cannot express how happy I am. They simply remains my goto Grados. Haven't heard either the GH1 or GH4 though, but I don't believe either could turn me over

A man after my own heart. The new foam was the pads being re-born.

 

[UntilThen]

Merry Christmas too - You've got all the lights, but where is the tree

I wasn't going to show the tree but since you ask. This is Norwegian Pine and those 2 are my head-fi assistants with very sharp hearing. I should have put headphones on their heads.