[joseph69]

It’s more the lack of serial number that is the most concerning.

So, I’m still a little on the fence on the chrome SR325is cans I bought.

What makes you so "concerned" about the serial# anyway? The serial# is inscribed around the edge of the driver housing. Are you 100% sure you looked well enough? And maybe Grado doesn't provide a serial# for replacement drivers being they're not a finished product? You've received feedback on why the (e) drivers might have been installed (two times) and now it's the serial# that is "concerning" you. If you're "on the fence" with your headphones and feel something isn't right--then why not return them instead of not enjoying them?

 

[grungychamois]

Fair enough. Thank you for the advice.

 

[SkyZippr]

There are two things that people say about Grados.

1. They all sound the same.
2. They sound the same regardless of what kind of DAC/amp you use.

From my personal experience, #1 is immediately debunked by comparing RS1x and RS2x. Also my beautiful Hemp seems to be an outlier within the Grado family.

 

[joseph69]

Fair enough. Thank you for the advice.

You're welcome--just enjoy them.

 

[jonathan c]

Grado Hemp / Schiit Vali 3 is a stunningly, stupefyingly great combination!

For a h/p/a expenditure in the $200-$250 area (amp + upgrade tube), it's hard to imagine anything better .

 

[username643827]

Grado Hemp / Schiit Vali 3 is a stunningly, stupefyingly great combination! For a h/p/a expenditure in the $200-$250 area (amp + upgrade tube), it's hard to imagine anything better .

Hmm didn't know they relased a new Vali... maybe I'll get a stack from schiit Vali 3 + modi + loki mini, any thouths?

 

[jonathan c]

Hmm didn't know they relased a new Vali... maybe I'll get a stack from schiit Vali 3 + modi + loki mini, any thouths?

I have not listened via Modi, Loki mini. I imagine that the trio would be an excellent sonic - besides visual - match.

 

[joseph69]

Grado Hemp / Schiit Vali 3 is a stunningly, stupefyingly great combination!

I'm not surprised.
I used to own the original Lyr and it was an excellent combo with my PS1000. I also tried my new PS1000 with my original Magni/Modi and they sounded great.

 

[ESL-1]

I'm not surprised.
I used to own the original Lyr and it was an excellent combo with my PS1000. I also tried my new PS1000 with my original Magni/Modi and they sounded great.

I still own my original Lyr and found it a very nice match with most all of my Grados along with other brand phones in the collection.

Maybe I should put it on the Classifieds and give a Grado fan a great synergy at small dollars.

Congrats again on tracking down that early PS1000 that you had been looking for.

 

[username643827]

There is a local listing for me for the OG GS1000 for 300 euros, should i get it?

 

[Plautus001]

There is a local listing for me for the OG GS1000 for 300 euros, should i get it?

I commented last week that I think the RS2x is much better, but the next day I spent 5+ hours enjoying my GS1000 OG... Still a great headphone

 

[username643827]

I commented last week that I think the RS2x is much better, but the next day I spent 5+ hours enjoying my GS1000 OG... Still a great headphone

RS2x is like double the price and the condition looks pristine

 

[jonathan c]

I commented last week that I think the RS2x is much better, but the next day I spent 5+ hours enjoying my GS1000 OG... Still a great headphone

• .... the rewards (blessings) of owning more than one headphone .
• An overall Head-Fi (and Grado Fan Club!) question: how often is a listening session preceded by the thought: "What do I feel like listening with?"
• Those two words determine what is the best headphone at that time!

 

[ESL-1]

Thanks Jonathan.

And not to forget the very important what music am I to listen to?

In days of old with LPs being my main source I would sometimes put on a record to play while I decided which record I really wanted to hear.

At least back then I only had one headphone set up, a Stax SR-Xmk3 and one set of speakers, Quad ESL57 (a reveal of where my Head Fi name came from). ESL = Electrostatic Loudspeaker.

I always liked
electrostatics.

Enjoy that Music!

 

[Jbucla2005]

I'm enjoying the Grado SR-125x's a lot with a FiiO K7 right now.