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Where would you say the HE-400 stands in this comparison? Maybe it's expected that HE-400 < HE-500, but how about HE-400 compared to HD650?

Actually HE-400 (velour) was also tested in the same round. For me HE-400 > HD-650, no question about it. If I did not have access to HE-400 the HD-650 would be my next choice. HD-650 + sufficient amp > Denon, AKG, Beyerdynamic, Grado, Ultrasone, Audio-Technica (disclaimer: of course I have not heard everything available in the world and according to my taste)
 
For me the difficult choice is between HE-400 and HE-500 paired with the fundamental economical question is it really worth the money to get HE-500 + required amp over HE-400. I hope to answer this question for myself this week

 

[jerg]

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Actually HE-400 (velour) was also tested in the same round. For me HE-400 > HD-650, no question about it. If I did not have access to HE-400 the HD-650 would be my next choice. HD-650 + sufficient amp > Denon, AKG, Beyerdynamic, Grado, Ultrasone, Audio-Technica (disclaimer: of course I have not heard everything available in the world and according to my taste)
 
For me the difficult choice is between HE-400 and HE-500 paired with the fundamental economical question is it really worth the money to get HE-500 + required amp over HE-400. I hope to answer this question for myself this week

 
If you want a more refined and "full" sound, then HE500s are worth every penny of upgrade over HE400.
 
HE400s are intentionally coloured to have a more energetic and fun presentation though, you will not get nearly as much excitement in the HE500's voicing, which is close to neutral with a touch of warmness.

 

[VitaX]

Are the ear pads that come on the RS1's known to be the most comfortable, or do most spend a little extra to get some other variation of pads?

 

[VitaX]

Bump, just curious if anyone has any suggestions for an amp to use with Grado RS1s.

 

[Gradofan2]

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Are the ear pads that come on the RS1's known to be the most comfortable, or do most spend a little extra to get some other variation of pads?

 
They sound best with the stock bowl pads (L Cushions) - others just muddy their sound.  Though, you might try the stadium pads (G Cushions), which are stock on the GS1000's and PS1000's - to add a bit more soundstage and air... but... you'll likely have to play them a bit louder to bring up the mids.  The G Cushions work very well on the PS500's, which come stock with the L Cushions.  

 

[Gradofan2]

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Bump, just curious if anyone has any suggestions for an amp to use with Grado RS1s.

 
MAD Ear+ HD is reportedly one of the best to drive them.  They do sound great with my WA6 SEm.  And... of course... the Grado RA-1 is designed for them... and... they do sound great with it.  

 

[Dubstep Girl]

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MAD Ear+ HD is reportedly one of the best to drive them.  They do sound great with my WA6 SEm.  And... of course... the Grado RA-1 is designed for them... and... they do sound great with it.  

 
another vote for the WA6-SE. worked great with my RS1, my RS1i, and my 325is,
 
isn't the RA-1 supposed to be a cmoy in a wooden box?

 

[VitaX]

I should say my budget for an amp is at most 500 dollars.

 

[haquocdung]

My HD650 doesn't sound very good with classic rock music (Rolling Stones & The Beatles), I wish it faster and more forward.
I listened to RS1 a few times with Bon Jovi music and I am quite pleased with it.

 

[VitaX]

Anymore possible amp choices for the RS1s? $500 budget at this point.