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Mar 31, 2024 at 8:33 PM Post #65,146 of 65,608
I found a deal for a new pair of old stock GS2000e, about $1300. Is this worth it?
YES! Without question! I have both the GS2000e and the current flagship, GS3000x. I prefer the GE2000e, as to me it is brighter and more spacious while having good bass. However, there are several who discount the GS2000e as having a “wonky” response, so I may be in the minority or off in left field. I also have the Grado “forever” flagship, the PS2000e, which I would place ahead of both.

Oh, and I have 22 other Grados! See my signature for a link to comparison of some.
 
Mar 31, 2024 at 9:46 PM Post #65,147 of 65,608
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Grado 325i with 325x drivers and new version of x-series cable (left, below).
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Grado assured me that my 325’is’ would be repaired with ‘e’ series drivers. Instead they installed x-driver and x-cable. Im not too mad assuming 325x driver because the new x-cable they installed is much improved over my old 325x’s cable. Anyways, 325ix sounds awesome! Will compare against 325x later but presumably same sound assuming same driver. The drivers look identical at least. Grado did not inform me of repair details.

I sent in a blown vintage 325 around same time as you and realized today that I might have the same cable as you, it measures about 5mm thick. Is this any indication of the 4 conductor cable vs the 8?
 

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Mar 31, 2024 at 10:30 PM Post #65,148 of 65,608
I sent in a blown vintage 325 around same time as you and realized today that I might have the same cable as you, it measures about 5mm thick. Is this any indication of the 4 conductor cable vs the 8?
Grado customer support was mum on the subject when I asked how to differentiate cables and drivers.

325x cable on left, “80x” cable on right:
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Ill try asking Grado for some clarification, again. Will update.

I did a quick cable diameter measure with naked eye and ruler, sorry no calipers. 325x ~7mm, “80x” ~5mm.
 
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Mar 31, 2024 at 10:39 PM Post #65,149 of 65,608
Grado customer support was mum on the subject when I asked how to differentiate cables and drivers.

325x cable on left, “80x” cable on right:
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Ill try asking Grado for some clarification, again. Will update.
If you go to '4ourears.com' or to 'gradolabs.com', scroll down in the Prestige Series section, 325x is described as having 8-conductor cable while 80x is described as having 4-conductor cable.
 
Mar 31, 2024 at 11:15 PM Post #65,150 of 65,608
If you go to '4ourears.com' or to 'gradolabs.com', scroll down in the Prestige Series section, 325x is described as having 8-conductor cable while 80x is described as having 4-conductor cable.
So youre saying they replaced Mr.Sneis’s 8-core cable with a 4-core cable?

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@Mr.Sneis Try messaging Grado customer support. When I did the same in your situation they advised me to send to them for evaluation and for possible correction. Ive not followed through yet. I was going to compare my “80x” vs 325x first…
 
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Mar 31, 2024 at 11:22 PM Post #65,151 of 65,608
So youre saying they replaced Mr.Sneis’s 8-core cable with a 4-core cable?
No. That is indeterminate for me. Mr. Sneis sent in a vintage 325. I do not know what core cable was originally used in that.
 
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Apr 1, 2024 at 12:31 AM Post #65,153 of 65,608
YES! Without question! I have both the GS2000e and the current flagship, GS3000x. I prefer the GE2000e, as to me it is brighter and more spacious while having good bass. However, there are several who discount the GS2000e as having a “wonky” response, so I may be in the minority or off in left field. ***I also have the Grado “forever” flagship, the PS2000e, which I would place ahead of both.***

Oh, and I have 22 other Grados! See my signature for a link to comparison of some.
*** 🫡 🇺🇸
 
Apr 1, 2024 at 4:31 AM Post #65,154 of 65,608
YES! Without question! I have both the GS2000e and the current flagship, GS3000x. I prefer the GE2000e, as to me it is brighter and more spacious while having good bass. However, there are several who discount the GS2000e as having a “wonky” response, so I may be in the minority or off in left field. I also have the Grado “forever” flagship, the PS2000e, which I would place ahead of both.

Oh, and I have 22 other Grados! See my signature for a link to comparison of some.
Arghhhh... I found a new set of ps2000e on sale here. I have a serious syndrome now...
 
Apr 1, 2024 at 4:56 AM Post #65,156 of 65,608
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Apr 1, 2024 at 5:55 AM Post #65,158 of 65,608
I am wondering if these are legit. Seems to have a 3.5mm plug and 1/8” adapter. Thought these ones came with an 1/8” plug.

Any thoughts

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Don't know if anyone mentioned yet but the early version was the larger tip. With the flexible short adapter to use for 3.5m . The newer , E , version was when they went 3.5m direct , then with a gold adaptor. Your grado don't show the , E , . But they could be the early. 325is . Silver . The early , E , really. They look genuine
 
Apr 1, 2024 at 8:18 AM Post #65,159 of 65,608

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