jonathan c
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SkyZippr
100+ Head-Fier
I think others may have asked this before, but what is the closest thing to a closed-back Hemp?
Grados own closed back?
What closed back? I don’t think they’ve ever had a true closed back.
clundbe1
100+ Head-Fier
Nearest will be Grado Bushmills 
Grado Bushmills weren’t completely closed.
They had an opening nearby all the way around the cup.
I had a pair many years ago.
If you want a closed back with similar sound to Grado how about the Beyer T5p?
I own a Astell & Kern version the T5p 2nd Generation and I’m happy with them.
I don’t know if they’re tuned differently from the standard T5p but they do come with a cable that’s made from copper, silver plated copper and pure silver.
There very easy too drive and have a bass boosted clean sound.
They had an opening nearby all the way around the cup.
I had a pair many years ago.
If you want a closed back with similar sound to Grado how about the Beyer T5p?
I own a Astell & Kern version the T5p 2nd Generation and I’m happy with them.
I don’t know if they’re tuned differently from the standard T5p but they do come with a cable that’s made from copper, silver plated copper and pure silver.
There very easy too drive and have a bass boosted clean sound.
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Shane D
Headphoneus Supremus
I bought a set of headphones from Underwood HiFi called LSA HP-2's. They were a beautiful pair of closed backs for a pretty good price. They were a little light in the bass for me though and not what I was looking for in a closed back.
However I thought the sound was Very similar to the Grado sound. By the time I sold them I was referring to them as being "like" closed back Grado's.
However I thought the sound was Very similar to the Grado sound. By the time I sold them I was referring to them as being "like" closed back Grado's.
jonathan c
Headphoneus Supremus
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Joaquin Dinero
500+ Head-Fier
I really like the Final Sonorous line as far as a Grado-y closed back. They have nice sparkly treble; forward mids; adequate bass. Also super easy to drive. Just like a Grado. They also have a nice, lightweight, detachable cable which would be perfect for a Grado in some parallel universe where Grado wasn't so stubborn.
FYI, I have the Sonorous II and VI. Can't vouch for the III or IV.
Joaquin Dinero
500+ Head-Fier
Aren't those basically the same as the Kennerton Gjallarhorn ? There's lots of gushing about them over on the Kennerton thread, if I'm not mistaken.
I also have the Kennerton Magni which I like but are more warm and bassy than Grado-y.
Slade01
1000+ Head-Fier
I can vouch for the VI. You are right, they are very Grado like in that respect.
Shane D
Headphoneus Supremus
Some people compare them to the Gjallarhorns, but I hear they are a lot bassier.
I found the LSA HP-2's a nice all round headphone, but a little bass light. A beautiful looking and sounding headphone. Also, light and comfortable. I went a different way for closed backs.
SkyZippr
100+ Head-Fier
Thank you all for the replies. Unfortunately, LSA HP-2, T5p, and Sonorous are all too heavy for my fragile neck. I'm sorry should've mentioned that, as I was hoping to find something under 300 grams.
So I'm changing my question, is there any lightweight closed-back that you guys enjoy as a companion for your Grado's (or in particular, Hemps)? It doesn't have to have a Grado-like sound signature.
So I'm changing my question, is there any lightweight closed-back that you guys enjoy as a companion for your Grado's (or in particular, Hemps)? It doesn't have to have a Grado-like sound signature.
