[UntilThen]

The discontinued PS500e was always a very popular model. Good bass and very clear and refined. There are no plans of the PS series coming back so keep checking as they are not showing up for sale too often. I think there are a couple on classifieds right now, one used, one NIB never opened or played.

Mine below have no plans of going anywhere.

Good bass and refined clarity.

Years ago... I think it was 2017. At a local meet, I heard the PS500e and I thought to myself that this little bugger has some serious bass.

Don't tempt me yet. Let me enjoy my 325x first. This demo PS1000e unit looks so shiny.
https://addictedtoaudio.com.au/prod...5XlZB7DOx4dVKtJm0lsb7y7H8kqVYHWxoCLxQQAvD_BwE

 

[Saudan]

Just dug out my CDs collection and found this album Dires Straits. Brothers in Arms , sounds fabulous with my Rotel RCD 1572 >Gustard R26>DNA Sonett2>Grado RS2 with button

Have a listen to Sailing to Philadelphia!!

 

[UntilThen]

Have a listen to Sailing to Philadelphia!!

That's a great song that I'm listening to now.

After 3 days, I find myself prefering the more sprightly 325x over the GH1, using the same F cush pads.

 

[jonathan c]

That's a great song that I'm listening to now.

After 3 days, I find myself prefering the more sprightly 325x over the GH1, using the same F cush pads.

Weren’t you using the G-cushions on GH1?

 

[UntilThen]

Weren’t you using the G-cushions on GH1?

I was but to make it a level playing field, I listen to both headphones using the same F cush.

 

[544322]

I was but to make it a level playing field, I listen to both headphones using the same F cush.

To level the playing field you should use the kind of pads that the respective headphones originally came with. In my humble opinion

 

[UntilThen]

To level the playing field you should use the kind of pads that the respective headphones originally came with. In my humble opinion

I don't have the L cush for the GH1 and I am not about to buy it. I'm wondering if buying the ZMF Beyer pads for the Grados is a mistake. This will surely alter the sound although it will definitely be more comfortable.

 

[TheMiddleSky]

Years ago... I think it was 2017. At a local meet, I heard the PS500e and I thought to myself that this little bugger has some serious bass.

Don't tempt me yet. Let me enjoy my 325x first. This demo PS1000e unit looks so shiny.
https://addictedtoaudio.com.au/products/grado-ps1000e-professional-series-headphones?currency=AUD&variant=16064068675&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=CjwKCAjw6IiiBhAOEiwALNqncU46bccZgjSDr5Tew9jNS65XlZB7DOx4dVKtJm0lsb7y7H8kqVYHWxoCLxQQAvD_BwE

PS1000e... then Beautiful Pad is a must!

 

[UntilThen]

PS1000e... then Beautiful Pad is a must!

What is a Beautiful Pad?

 

[TheMiddleSky]

What is a Beautiful Pad?

Like a beautiful girl, but this one dedicated for grado lol.

Anyway:
https://www.beautifulaudio.biz/grado-earpads-headbands

 

[UntilThen]

Like a beautiful girl, but this one dedicated for grado lol.

Anyway:
https://www.beautifulaudio.biz/grado-earpads-headbands

Beautiful indeed and there I go rushing to buy ZMF Beyer pads.

 

[elvergun]

Beautiful indeed and there I go rushing to buy ZMF Beyer pads.

I use the Beautiful pads with my GS3000e. They do not alter the signature too much compared to the Gs.

But I will get these guys soon:
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256...2dwJCd9&gatewayAdapt=glo2usa&_randl_shipto=US

I purchased the velvet pads a couple of weeks ago (they don't fit the GS models) and they do not alter the signature at all (or a lot less than the Beautiful pads). The ones I'm waiting for are the sheepskin version. You can either spend $150 for the BA pads...or wait until I get the aliexpress pads (which cost $10) so I can report on how good (or not) they are.

I plan to purchase a set of the aliexpress pads for my GS3000e. I'm just waiting to use the sheepskin pads to see if they are as good as the velvet version.

 

[UntilThen]

I will wait for your report but I have purchased the ZMF pads and they are on their way to me. I will let you know how they sound.

 

[rocketron]

I use the Beautiful pads with my GS3000e. They do not alter the signature too much compared to the Gs.

But I will get these guys soon:
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256...2dwJCd9&gatewayAdapt=glo2usa&_randl_shipto=US

I purchased the velvet pads a couple of weeks ago (they don't fit the GS models) and they do not alter the signature at all (or a lot less than the Beautiful pads). The ones I'm waiting for are the sheepskin version. You can either spend $150 for the BA pads...or wait until I get the aliexpress pads (which cost $10) so I can report on how good (or not) they are.

I plan to purchase a set of the aliexpress pads for my GS3000e. I'm just waiting to use the sheepskin pads to see if they are as good as the velvet version.

Just bought a set too try

 

[elvergun]

Just bought a set too try

I hope you like them as much as I do.

Right now I'm using them with my RS2e -- the light weight of the headphone combined with the comfort of the pads make my RS2e the most comfortable headphone I have ever used. There is a noticeable difference (for the better) when I switch from GS3000e (with BA pads) to the RS2e. It's like resting your head on a down pillow. No more itchy ears (they almost turn the RS2e into a circumaural model). Those who hate supra-aural hadphones (I'm looking at you Resolve) should really try these pads before they dismiss all Grado models.

I also like the fact that these pads look good on a Grado (like the BA pads). Something just does not look quite right when I see a Grado with ZMF pads (but it's the sound that counts, of course). I don't know about you guys, but sometimes I find myself staring at the Grados I'm not using...appreciating their beauty and simplicity.