jonathan c
Headphoneus Supremus
.... 'midfi' is not necessarily 'hell' .... there are sub-expectation / subpar / substandard pieces of audio gear at all price levels ....
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Not to mention some really exceptional options in the mid-fi category <=$1k. For my personal preferences I'd take my Atticus over most TOTL headphones on the market for pure musical enjoyment. I'm sure many people in this thread feel similarly about their Grados!.... 'midfi' is not necessarily 'hell' .... there are sub-expectation / subpar / substandard pieces of audio gear at all price levels ....
The idea of switching directly from ZMF to Grado being sort of like getting out of the jacuzzi and jumping straight into an ice bath is kind of appealing to me
jonathan c
Headphoneus Supremus
..... in dissimilar fashion, I cannot say that I would relish switching directly from Mantovani With Strings to Marilyn Manson !! 
Amazing, how did you know that Mr. Manson has just hired a string section to integrate with whatever it is he does...... in dissimilar fashion, I cannot say that I would relish switching directly from Mantovani With Strings to Marilyn Manson !!
He does his good works in supporting the makers of Cosmetics.
username643827
100+ Head-Fier
Finnally got the SR325x and the RS2x. 
I liked the L pads on the SR325x more than the F pads, the F pads seemed the a little darker and more bassy while the the L pads brought out the mids and the highs a little bit more. These are my first grados and i LOVE them. Looking foward modding them. 
I liked the L pads on the SR325x more than the F pads, the F pads seemed the a little darker and more bassy while the the L pads brought out the mids and the highs a little bit more. These are my first grados and i LOVE them. Looking foward modding them.
Decided to order the 225x last night as my first Grado, thanks for all the help everyone! The 325x seemed like a really great choice but after reading some more I thought the 225x might have just a slightly more preferred tonality for me with some additional weight and cost savings.
Coming from my Verite and Atticus, it'll probably take me a little bit to acclimate to the Grado sound once they get here, but I'm excited to see if I end up loving that sound or if its crispness will scare me away haha. Hopefully it'll be the former and I'll join the ZMF + Grado fan camp along with several other people here
Please let us know your impressions.
Finnally got the SR325x and the RS2x.
Wow, this two beasts at the same time. In comparison, you will need more time and pacience with the RS2x, but it's so rewarding and unique.
Guts390
100+ Head-Fier
This is true. And tbh. I love all my headphones..... 'midfi' is not necessarily 'hell' .... there are sub-expectation / subpar / substandard pieces of audio gear at all price levels ....
Plautus001
Headphoneus Supremus
RS2x did take quite a while to "break in" +50 hours - they are still improving a little over a year later
Luckyleo
Headphoneus Supremus
The "X" headphones seem to take a VERY long time to break in. I think it's worth the time. Many headphone enthusiasts will listen to a new find for a day or two and if they don't like it, they return it. If they do that with the RS2x or RS1x they will have missed out on something special. IMHO
Leo
Leo is so right, breaking it in will start showing audible changes fairly soon but as Leo pointed out you need to keep going. As a general rule I figure 100 hours will get you to the happy place but keep track and use some favorite well recorded tracks for gauging the evolution. My PS2000e was still evolving at close to 300 hours.
Be assured this is not a trait specific to Grado as I have done the same with all my phones as I’m sure most of you have or should.
Obviously I am quite the firm believer in break in with a number of audio gear which comes from having been in retail audio for over 20 years. I even would rufuse to sell a broken in demo as I would only have to put the time in all over again when I put a brand new piece up.
So listen to Leo……
Guts390
100+ Head-Fier
Understandably, most people don't believe in break in at all. But I share this experience. Grado in general has a longer break in period than most. But trying to explain this to anyone who believes it's a fabrication will usually lead to you being insulted. So I have given up. Their loss!
HWB3
1000+ Head-Fier
Looking forward to my RS2x's getting even better because I like them now.
Plautus001
Headphoneus Supremus
Exactly! Great now, amazing later..
gingerchoco
New Head-Fier
My personal EQ for GH2:
Preamp - 7dB for both
Stock L pads:
Low shelf 60hz, +4dB gain, 0.71 Q
Peak 9,500hz, -3dB gain, 2.4 Q
Just adding bass and lowering a minor peak on this one.
G pads:
Low shelf 60hz, +4dB gain, 0.71 Q
Peak 300hz, +2dB gain, 0.3 Q
Peak 2,200hz, +5dB gain, 1.41 Q
Peak 7,500hz, -5dB gain, 2.1 Q
Love the comfort of G cush but personally find it unlistenable without EQ. There's a massive boost to 7~8khz area causing sibilance and suck-out of mids with the added distance of the driver from your ears making it sound thin.
EQ is like salt & pepper, adjust to taste.
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