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Apr 18, 2023 at 4:34 AM Post #59,941 of 66,242
Garmin Hemp!

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Apr 18, 2023 at 5:11 AM Post #59,942 of 66,242
What would you think ? Would there be much difference between the orig Sr325. ( not , I, not , E, ) compared to the Gold Sr325i. Or pretty much the same ? Thanks in advance . Mart.
 
Apr 18, 2023 at 8:14 AM Post #59,943 of 66,242
Apr 18, 2023 at 11:18 AM Post #59,945 of 66,242
What would you think ? Would there be much difference between the orig Sr325. ( not , I, not , E, ) compared to the Gold Sr325i. Or pretty much the same ? Thanks in advance . Mart.
Here is what I found (Higher numbers are better):
 

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Apr 18, 2023 at 11:41 AM Post #59,946 of 66,242
@ruthieandjohn, your ‘motto’ reminds me of this jazz trumpeter’s:
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[Blue Note: March, 1975.] 🤣
 
Apr 18, 2023 at 12:50 PM Post #59,947 of 66,242
My new balanced cable arrived today for my modified 325x
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Now enjoying Deep Purple made in Japan
 
Apr 18, 2023 at 2:58 PM Post #59,948 of 66,242
I bought next Grado's - Alessandro MS1x - new version. I hope to be able to compare them with my friend's 80x soon.
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At this time I compared them with my Hemp
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This is translate my polish review of this:
The first impression is excellent. As it's an X series, there's no need for a long burn-in time, and the bass is there right out of the box. After a few hours, they burned in a bit, and I had to lower the volume a bit. They sound really good, and they surprised me. I also compared them to the Hemps. Here, you can hear the difference, especially when you put on Alessandro after the Hemps. To be fair, I also put on flats on the MS1x. The difference? Hemps have more space, a more saturated and detailed sound, a fatter and better bass. These aren't astronomical differences, but when I put on Alessandro after Hemps, I felt like it was a leaner sound. Of course, without direct comparison, I can't fault these headphones; they sound great, and you can listen to them for hours. They perform very well in their intended role - headphones that were meant to be 'relaxing,' for listening to music in the background, without delving into details.
 
Apr 19, 2023 at 1:19 AM Post #59,952 of 66,242
I went to the shop to pick up the Harmony earpads for my Susvara. Whilst there, I thought why not audition some headphones. So I ask to audition Caldera with Auris Nirvana and Chord Hugo TT2 and Mscalar. Damm Caldera sounded great. More meat and body than my Susvara.

Then I ask to audition Grado 325x and I plug it into the same amp and dac combination. It was a moment of - You can't be serious ! The energy, clarity and impact charged through my body and Dire Straits is revitalized again. :) So Caldera was forgotten as I became immersed in Grado sound. I tried 325e, RS1x but it's the 325x that I come back to always. There's presence ! Mid range will send shivers down your spine and that treble. It's like honey.

So I went home with the 325x and paid AUD$399 for it and the Harmony pads cost me AUD$199.... that's outrageous.

The equipment when I was having an afternoon of fun.

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Apr 19, 2023 at 1:30 AM Post #59,953 of 66,242
I went to the shop to pick up the Harmony earpads for my Susvara. Whilst there, I thought why not audition some headphones. So I ask to audition Caldera with Auris Nirvana and Chord Hugo TT2 and Mscalar. Damm Caldera sounded great. More meat and body than my Susvara.

Then I ask to audition Grado 325x and I plug it into the same amp and dac combination. It was a moment of - You can't be serious ! The energy, clarity and impact charged through my body and Dire Straits is revitalized again. :) So Caldera was forgotten as I became immersed in Grado sound. I tried 325e, RS1x but it's the 325x that I come back to always. There's presence ! Mid range will send shivers down your spine and that treble. It's like honey.

So I went home with the 325x and paid AUD$399 for it and the Harmony pads cost me AUD$199.... that's outrageous.

The equipment when I was having an afternoon of fun.

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Did you try it from the Auris Euterpe there. Would be interesting to know the synergy between Euterpe and Grado as a more affordable option.
 
Apr 19, 2023 at 1:40 AM Post #59,954 of 66,242
Did you try it from the Auris Euterpe there. Would be interesting to know the synergy between Euterpe and Grado as a more affordable option.

No I did not because Nirvana driving 325x is so good.... I knew then it will sound just as good with my own amp Odyssey. :)
 

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