Grado Hemp....If I may be BLUNT, these are DOPE! Definitely HI-fidelity.
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Kerouac
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Grado Hemp....If I may be BLUNT, these are DOPE! Definitely HI-fidelity.
Yes! DOPE these definitely are!!!
So, how would I know? Well, almost 2 weeks ago I visited a local HiFi shop. I went there because I was interested in a Quad Era-1 that I noticed on their site.
Although the Quad sounded really good imo, it also turned out to be uncomfortable for me. As they also had some Grado demo models over there, I thought 'Why not give them a try, while I'm here'. Btw, auditioning was done from a TEAC HA-501 amp, which I also happen to have at home.
So at first I tried the SR325, and although it certainly didn't sound bad to my ears, it also didn't 'WOW' me. After that I tried the RS2 which I had (and sold after some months) in the past. After some minutes of listening I remembered why I sold it... Just not my 'signature cup of tea' I guess. Then I noticed The Hemp and that one immediately put a big grin on my face, once the music started. TLDR: I thought it sounded great!
Now, as I posted yesterday, I still have a PS500 (original) over here, and I'm not totally sure if the Hemps signature would bring something completely new to the signature table compared to that one. But atm I'm seriously thinking about getting The Hemp as well, as I just can't get it out of my head. From memory: it had a full sound (incl. some good lows) and might even deliver (not totally sure though, as I couldn't A-B test that) more details than the PS500. Soundstage and imaging was also pretty impressive imo.
On the other side: after some research I also noticed some (used but almost new looking) GH2s in the EU, for about the same amount as a new Hemp. Can anyone, who has heard them both, please shine a light on the differences between the GH2 and Hemps (and which you preferred + why) signatures? Thanks in advance and happy listening!
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