[CrazyRay]

Hello,
I have never heard the Grado GS1000’s.
What do you think the difference would be compared to headfile’s Grado Elite’s?
Night and day or very similar?

 

[jax]

Those look like Headphile cans. Aren't those based from a 325i? They certainly are gorgeous.

Why don't you ask Larry at Headphile how they might differ?

 

[CrazyRay]

Sorry, I meant Headphile.

 

[CrazyRay]

You are correct jax.

Grado Elite... Wide tops, deep version with multiple layers of Ebony and Bloodwood with matching end tips, splitter, CJC on the 2.0 meter BlackGold to Neutrik 1/4" plug, with domed stealth screens. Rare Joe Grado red lettered headband with black rod locks, new flat pads (and bowls).
Drivers current Grado, 325i tweaked by HEADPHILE.

 

[jax]

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Originally Posted by CrazyRay /img/forum/go_quote.gif Sorry, I meant Headphile.

Well, I can't comment directly as I'm sure that changing the housing will change the presentation of the 325i driver. I own GS1000's and can say that they don't sound anything like the few Grado's I have heard in the Prestige series. I could only hazard a guess based on the differences in those stock drivers, but I don't think that would be a fair assessment. I can comment on what GS1000's are like and have posted as much here. I recall someone else here posting about owning those Headphile cans - you'd really have to find someone who's actually heard both (of course). Anything less is speculation - that's why I thought Larry would be the perfect resource to comment. I'll be curious to hear experienced opinions on this as well.

 

[BushGuy]

Two minor points:

Larry uses the term "Elite" to signify those headphones that were built with all of the best stuff (Neutrik plugs, splitter, CJC, a non-basic cable choice etc) and two or more woods.

A great many Hf-1 owners availed themselves of the Headphile mods. - incl. a version with a larger (deeper) shell...........while I wasn't able to get HF-1 from Todd at the time .........if you use H.Fi Search Function you will come up with a great many mentions and opinions of owners as to their differences in sound.

I have had 2 HF-2 converted to The Vixen and have no desire to listen to HF-2 in its' original form. (again, search function is your friend).

 

[subtle]

Well for starters, one uses a 325i driver and the other a GS1000 driver. So their sonics are probably very different from each other.

While Headphile creates some beautiful looking headphones, I could never justify paying the prices they charge for them.

 

[MacedonianHero]

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Originally Posted by subtle /img/forum/go_quote.gif Well for starters, one uses a 325i driver and the other a GS1000 driver. So their sonics are probably very different from each other. While Headphile creates some beautiful looking headphones, I could never justify paying the prices they charge for them.

But man do they look really cool!

 

[CrazyRay]

They look even better on the custom stand that I had made for them by Steve Tice.

 

[Blackmore]

Well, look doesnt mean a ****.

 

[CrazyRay]

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Originally Posted by Blackmore /img/forum/go_quote.gif Well, look doesnt mean a ****.

What’s with the negative attitude Blackmore?

 

[Kees]

I never heard this particular Headphile grado, but I've modded my 325is extensively (also with deep cups) and now also own a Grado Magnum. I also own the GS1000.
Main difference was always that the GS1000 are much more laid back and much more spacious. The 325is are always more forward and have a smaller soundstage. Bass in the GS1000 probably goes deeper, but I know that modded 325is can have plenty of bass too, just not as deep as the GS1000. Overall the GS1000 will sound more refined and sophisticated.

 

[jax]

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Originally Posted by Blackmore /img/forum/go_quote.gif Well, look doesnt mean a ****.

Finally someone who doesn't give a toss about appearance! Looks like I found someone who will take my adult-sized cowboy jammies - you'll be the life of the party, I'm sure. It'll be kind of expensive to ship them all the way to the Netherlands, but I'm glad they'll go to good use.

 

[tim3320070]

I'll take 'em...

 

[krmathis]

I have never heard the Headphile Grado Elite. But have heard the stock SR325i and the GS1000.
They sound quite different. The GS1000 have noticeable more bass extension and wider sound/head-stage. If the Grado Elite inherited the SR325i sound then I would expect the same to still stand.