HF-2 update

[Navea]

Got mine yesterday # 333. Just love it!. But 147 USD Tax really hurts

 

[BushGuy]

I've got a bit more than 300 hrs on my HF2. Originally I pegged them as equal but different than RS-1. Now, I'm clearly preferring them over RS-1 for most music. Playing them now with HP-2 also plugged into same amp.........they're more like Hp-2 juniors with a perspective that lies in-between HP2 and RS1. Using a very good tube amp that is new and just burning-in. Impressive.

Addition: In terms of Bass - when comparing it to RS1 - the HF2 is more "right" or correct to my ears. Treble extension? When played on their own - you don't exclaim it is less than RS1.

 

[revolink24]

The thing with the HF2 is it's still a Grado, but is more pleasantly "warm" that most Grados, so they are great for listening for extended periods. The detail is still there, the brightness is still there, the brashness is there, but it all feels so much smoother.

 

[BushGuy]

There is a problem. They're addictive and so may be declared illegal. Get 'em, and hide 'em along with your cigars, and Absinthe.

 

[West726]

Just got an email that mine, order # 6054, shipped today.

 

[revolink24]

Congratulations, let the tunes flow, and enjoy them during the 10 hours or so adequate burn-in took me

 

[ABathingApe]

Mine shipped Friday... now the horrible wait to Canada begins

 

[Covenant]

Question, does anyone know if the HF-2 are the standard Grado 32Ohm impedance? I can't find specs for them anywhere.

 

[roy_jones]

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Originally Posted by Covenant /img/forum/go_quote.gif Question, does anyone know if the HF-2 are the standard Grado 32Ohm impedance? I can't find specs for them anywhere.

Good question- I found it odd that there was a review in the comparisons thread stating that they're significantly "louder" than the HF-1's. I suspect they're 32ohms, but who knows. I think the new cable may be responsible for any change on that level.

 

[ABathingApe]

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Originally Posted by Covenant /img/forum/go_quote.gif Question, does anyone know if the HF-2 are the standard Grado 32Ohm impedance? I can't find specs for them anywhere.

Grado special editions don't come with specs.

 

[bass_nut]

got my HF-2 unit#261 last week. brown box opened (and resealed) by Philippine Customs while Grado box remained sealed

it is now part of my Grado/Alessandro family

straight out of the box SQ quite impressive through Little Dot mk ll amp (set on gain 7, Mullard ef91/ef92 driver tubes, 6N6P amp tubes)... my friend and i feel HF-2 perform like a hybrid between MS2i and MSPro

tons of thanks sir Todd and sir John

 

[Covenant]

Quote:

Originally Posted by ABathingApe /img/forum/go_quote.gif Grado special editions don't come with specs.

I know, but I figured if anyone would know, Todd would.

 

[wink]

Measure the resistance with a multimeter and and it should be about the right value.
I just measured my HD600, SA5000 and SR60 and the DC resistance is the same as the impedance specified.

 

[jiaza]

Dear Todd,

My order is #6143. Am I still on the waiting list? hope i'm in shipping list!

Many thanks

Regards,

 

[Covenant]

Quote:

Originally Posted by wink /img/forum/go_quote.gif Measure the resistance with a multimeter and and it should be about the right value.

I don't actually own a multimeter