[geremy]

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Originally Posted by vvanrij /img/forum/go_quote.gif Exactly, and 2 of these solder points end where? O right, in the same spot.

Well sort of. Instead of having the wire connect to a single spot on the pad the connection is now twice the surface area as before (2 wires soldered). Also, the area of connection to the 6.5 mm plug is also probably larger. From an inductance standpoint, there is certainly a benefit to doing it this way.

 

[vvanrij]

Don't you actually make the chance of interference larger by enlarging the surface? (at least if you would keep the same insulation)

 

[PhaedrusX]

interesting...if i'm not mistaken, the extra wires would allow the Grados to go balanced by simply re-terminating the plug, rather than requiring a wholesale re-cable job.

with the proliferation of balanced gear, maybe Grado is paving the way for optional factory-direct balanced cabling.

as for the other changes, if Grado claims they are merely cosmetic, i'm inclined to believe them. these are tough economic times, and these alterations could simply be cost-cutting measures.

if actual improvements were made, i can't see what Grado would have to gain by concealing them.

 

[iriverdude]

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Originally Posted by Pangaea /img/forum/go_quote.gif This is by no means a bad looking HP.

Is that a third party headband?

 

[vvanrij]

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Originally Posted by PhaedrusX /img/forum/go_quote.gif interesting...if i'm not mistaken, the extra wires would allow the Grados to go balanced by simply re-terminating the plug, rather than requiring a wholesale re-cable job. with the proliferation of balanced gear, maybe Grado is paving the way for optional factory-direct balanced cabling. as for the other changes, if Grado claims they are merely cosmetic, i'm inclined to believe them. these are tough economic times, and these alterations could simply be cost-cutting measures. if actual improvements were made, i can't see what Grado would have to gain by concealing them.

Thats exactly what I was thinking, its 'almost' balanced, but almost is the same as not

 

[Pangaea]

Its a beyer headband.

 

[Shoreman]

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Originally Posted by PhaedrusX /img/forum/go_quote.gif with the proliferation of balanced gear, maybe Grado is paving the way for optional factory-direct balanced cabling.

Tell me again the advantage of balanced? I thought I once knew, but if I did I forgot.

 

[washa]

I was thinking of getting the SR80 that went on sale for about the same price as a retail SR60. But now i'm wondering whether to get the SR60i or the SR80 as both can be had for the same price at the moment.. What do you guys think?

Hi by the way xD

 

[Shoewreck]

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Originally Posted by washa /img/forum/go_quote.gif I was thinking of getting the SR80 that went on sale for about the same price as a retail SR60. But now i'm wondering whether to get the SR60i or the SR80 as both can be had for the same price at the moment.. What do you guys think?

I'd go for "i". Keep in mind that using bowls instead of comfies virtually turns SR60 into SR80.
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Hi by the way xD

Welcome to Head-Fi! Sorry about your wallet.

 

[malldian]

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Originally Posted by Shoewreck /img/forum/go_quote.gif I'd go for "i". Keep in mind that using bowls instead of comfies virtually turns SR60 into SR80.

Not really..

 

[Grimspoon]

A recent purchase of the GS1000 from StereotypeAudio in Canada turned out to be the GS1000i.

That's the only Grado on their site that requires a special order though, it was shipped from Quebec before it was dispatched to me.


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Originally Posted by Cankin /img/forum/go_quote.gif ^ more pictures please!! EDIT: I emailed the Canadian distributor and asked them about when will the new Grado line available, they replied: "The answer is within 45 days."

 

[washa]

Ah, thanks for the input Shoewreck, but I actually i just went ahead and bought the old SR80 from that sale. It was the bass that i was looking for in the Grado's and I figured that even if the SR60i did improve in sq, there probably wouldn't be much improvement in the bass. They would save that for the SR80i. This is what i was thinking anyway, but I could be wrong lol

 

[MacedonianHero]

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Originally Posted by yukihiro /img/forum/go_quote.gif I thought I read that the cable was only changed on a few of the new ones. I think I saw another picture of the new silver 325i's and they had the thinner cables like the goldies. I'm sure if Grado says it was all cosmetic. I guess, but I still think they should change the model numbers. The SR-60 isn't an SR-60 anymore in my eyes. They should retire the name and change the numbers for a "new" Grado line. I think that would cause more "buzz" online and everywhere else.

I picked the the 325is and the differences are:
New and improved drivers
Cable is now twice as thick

Overall = better sounding headphones.

 

[MacedonianHero]

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Originally Posted by Grimspoon /img/forum/go_quote.gif A recent purchase of the GS1000 from StereotypeAudio in Canada turned out to be the GS1000i. That's the only Grado on their site that requires a special order though, it was shipped from Quebec before it was dispatched to me.

I've bought from these guys too in the past...great prices, awesome service and great customer support. I definitely recommend them!

 

[Shoreman]

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Originally Posted by MacedonianHero /img/forum/go_quote.gif I picked the the 325is [snip] Overall = better sounding headphones.

How so?