[ssingh0]

these sound like they were made at home, especially after going back and forth between the k701's. rs-1's sound hollow, and the bass doesn't sound good generally. not a refined sound at all.

I can see how some people feel they give a more immediate and intimate sound, because the soundstage is crap, artificial, and hollow, they are very detailed but they're not very musically coherent vs the k701, 650, etc.

(with mpx3 slam, and well burnt in)
(anyway this is more to note my initial impressions, so don't attack me for, what if a newb read your impressions, missed the holy grail, i'd be your fault)

 

[darkninja67]

How much you looking to sell them for??

 

[jbloudg20]

Have you ever heard a Grado before? If not, then that was a really really stupid investment.

If you have heard one, then you could have determined that the Grado house sound is not for you. To each his own.

 

[Jahn]

No worries, some people don't think the MPX3 mates well with Grados (do a search) - something about a thin sound and indistinct bass. You might have a similar experience. On the other hand, folks really seem to love Senns with that amp, so you might want to do a swap with someone for a HD650 and change.

 

[kramer5150]

The Grado sound is an acquired taste... Some like it others do not.

Initial impressions are wierd... I for one have grown to generally not trust them, even MY OWN initial impressions.

What kinds of music are you listening to them with? I prefer them for Rock, metal, blues and country, and thats about it. For jazz, new-age, classical and DVD movies I prefer my HD580 and A250.

Garrett

 

[F107plus5]

Yup; if we all had the same hearing, then there would only be one can manufacturer with one model!!

.....and then we'd have nothing to forum about!!

 

[akwok]

I, too, found the RS-1s to sound like crap after switching from the K701s.

 

[Zoide]

Have you tried reversing the bowls?

Btw, I really liked the thread title

 

[ssingh0]

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No worries, some people don't think the MPX3 mates well with Grados (do a search) - something about a thin sound and indistinct bass.

woops, forgot about tube rolling. I remember the 650's didn't sound too great with some. I need the right tube for the magic.

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Have you tried reversing the bowls?

uh huh. some stuff sounds like it's in a bad resonating chamber. first experience with wood phones. reversing made it worse

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Have you ever heard a Grado before? If not, then that was a really really stupid investment.

225, 325, 325i, ms2, ms-2i

liked most of those.

thanks for inputs. maybe I should have waited a little to post such nonsense!

 

[darkninja67]

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Originally Posted by ssingh0 maybe I should have waited a little to post such nonsense!

I would not call your opinion nonsense. Maybe a bit rushed though?

(not a RS-1 owner)

 

[Audiofiler]

Quote:

Originally Posted by ssingh0 these sound like they were made at home, especially after going back and forth between the k701's. rs-1's sound hollow, and the bass doesn't sound good generally. not a refined sound at all. I can see how some people feel they give a more immediate and intimate sound, because the soundstage is crap, artificial, and hollow, they are very detailed but they're not very musically coherent vs the k701, 650, etc. (with mpx3 slam, and well burnt in) (anyway this is more to note my initial impressions, so don't attack me for, what if a newb read your impressions, missed the holy grail, i'd be your fault)

Regarding your comment to the RS-1's artificial soundstage-- As Grado cans typically do not bear the largest soundstage VS other phones out there..and from my experience and feedback, the soundstage is somewhat hypothesized and not altogether accurate with the K701's...
interesting!

 

[robm321]

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Originally Posted by ssingh0 these sound like they were made at home, especially after going back and forth between the k701's. rs-1's sound hollow, and the bass doesn't sound good generally. not a refined sound at all. I can see how some people feel they give a more immediate and intimate sound, because the soundstage is crap, artificial, and hollow, they are very detailed but they're not very musically coherent vs the k701, 650, etc. (with mpx3 slam, and well burnt in) (anyway this is more to note my initial impressions, so don't attack me for, what if a newb read your impressions, missed the holy grail, i'd be your fault)

Give it some time - rushed opinions don't always last. The RS-1 is about musicality and prat - the K701 is nuetral and airy - what exactly were you looking for the RS-1 to do? sound like your K701? You never read that the RS-1 has a smaller soundstage then most phones?

 

[Solude]

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Originally Posted by ssingh0 and the bass doesn't sound good generally. not a refined sound at all. they're not very musically coherent vs the k701, 650, etc.

Nods, they couldn't hold a candle to the Senn 650 in my rig either. Now just need to decide if I give AKG a go with the 701 or hit up Zu for a Mobius

 

[GoRedwings19]

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Originally Posted by ssingh0 these sound like they were made at home, especially after going back and forth between the k701's. rs-1's sound hollow, and the bass doesn't sound good generally. not a refined sound at all. I can see how some people feel they give a more immediate and intimate sound, because the soundstage is crap, artificial, and hollow, they are very detailed but they're not very musically coherent vs the k701, 650, etc. (with mpx3 slam, and well burnt in) (anyway this is more to note my initial impressions, so don't attack me for, what if a newb read your impressions, missed the holy grail, i'd be your fault)

I don't see why you would be attacked if you found you didn't like the sound of the Rs-1's. You don't like them and you have every right to state that just as much people who do like them.

Although I can see Zanth and the Rs-1 sniper crew quickly entering this thread

 

[tkam]

Haha, this thread should be good. Time to get some popcorn and enjoy the show