Grado RS-2 or Sennheiser HD595

[vkvedam]

Hi,
Well I previously posted a thread with regards to my ears being getting attracated towards Grados. I had so many mixed reviews over GS1000 and quite a few have advised me to go for RS-2s instead. Now that I have filtered it down to RS-2s, I am just wondering would HD595s be preferable over these? I had HD555 for quite sometime before. Please give me your thought about HD595 over RS-2 or RS-2 over HD595.
Your opinion is highly appreciated.
Cheers...........

 

[Patu]

HD595 doesn't differ from HD555 that much. They both have quite a similar sound signature. If I was you, I'd definitely go for RS-2.

 

[Pangaea]

Its not really a fair fight.

 

[Mortalcoil]

Without a doubt ..... RS-2, no competition.

 

[Bozz_Keren]

not a really fair comparison, with HD650 it's another story

 

[papomaster]

The RS-2 and the Hd595 are not in the same league IMO, even though I only heard the RS2 for an hour or so and owned the Hd595 for about 1 year. Another can in the RS-2 price range that you could like is the Audio-Technica ATH-AD2000. It is a merge between the grado sound and the senn sound : forward midrange, tight bass, however with bigger soundstage and less bite in the highs. After having the Hd595 and the AD2000 with the same amp and DAC, I have to say the AT is a higher-version hd595 (they share the same sonic traits, the AT being better in every aspect).

Just to make you even more confused

 

[vkvedam]

Well after all these posts I have decided to go for RS-2. Would post my first impressions pretty soon. I am going to sacrifice comfort for Grado.

 

[nick20]

Quote:

Originally Posted by vkvedam /img/forum/go_quote.gif I am going to sacrifice comfort for Grado.

I found Grado to be comfortable on my head. And I wear glasses from time to time.

 

[vkvedam]

I have never worn a Grado high end model, but people always say they would become uncomfortable after couple of hours or so. But I have decided to give them a go.

 

[rockbottom]

Like many people said, the RS-2 is in a different price bracket and also, if you've already grown in on the Grado sound, the more reason to stick with it.

 

[Redo]

So long as you've listened or owned some lower end pairs of Grado headphones such as the SR80's or SR225's, the RS-2's are the way to go.

If you have little experience with Grado's, get a pair of SR225's instead.

 

[HeadphoneAddict]

My RS-2 with APS v3 re-cable is on the level of my re-cabled HD600 or STAX SR-Lambdas.

The RS-2 are soooo light-weight that I have no comfort problems with them like I had with borrowed 325i. You can always get the ttvj.com flats if you need the comfort but I think the airy soundstage will suffer even more.

 

[majkel]

IMHO:

RS2>SR325i>HD595>AD2000>SR225>SR80

My statement includes SQ and sonic pleasure, disregarding comfort.

 

[vkvedam]

Well its a good way to start with SR-225s. But after about 200-300 listening hours I would certainly go for upgrade. I would say its kind of wasting time and money. I am saving up for RS-2s. Thanks a lot for all of your valuable tips so far.