[grawk]

I'm not really a wordy reviewer, but it boils down to maker's signature sounds, really. The K701s are very nice, good bass, good detail, good space, very hi fi. The RS-1s have better energy, and that amazing midrange that nothing else has. The HHF1s are somewhere in between, with grado energy, and the additional space that the deeper cups brings to the table, but without the lush rs-1 midrange.

 

[wolfen68]

Interesting. I've found the RS-1's to be more spacious than HHF-1's, with the HHF-1's sounding much more "weighty" and full. The RS-1's definitely win on detail though....

I heard the K701's at a meet and I like them as well.....but they're not a Grado, that's for sure.

 

[grawk]

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Originally Posted by wolfen68 Interesting. I've found the RS-1's to be more spacious than HHF-1's, with the HHF-1's sounding much more "weighty" and full. The RS-1's definitely win on detail though.... I heard the K701's at a meet and I like them as well.....but they're not a Grado, that's for sure.

The fun thing about hhf1s is they all have their own personality

 

[Andrea]

So we have the true Grado antagonist. Huh, Sennheiser? Nah, AKG it is!

 

[Bobs]

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Originally Posted by wolfen68 Interesting. I've found the RS-1's to be more spacious than HHF-1's, with the HHF-1's sounding much more "weighty" and full. The RS-1's definitely win on detail though....

Having compared these headphones for quite some time now, I would probably describe them like this:

I find the RS-1 a more analytical/serious can. Sound seems "narrower" and more focused. I agree about detail, they easily win here. Bass goes deeper and seem a bit more controlled.

HHF-1`s i find more open, airy and warm, I`m feeling more surrounded by the music. They sacrifice some of the analytical qualities of the RS-1 for a more fun sound. I find myself enjoying the music more with these since the RS-1 makes me focus on details.

I cant seem to find the perfect pads for the RS-1`s. They are a bit thin sounding with regular bowls and too compressed and bassy with flats. I currently prefer them with reversed bowls, but it`s still not a perfect match.

The HHF-1`s sound perfect with regular bowls, no need for swapping.

They both pack a big punch in the bass department, the difference is that the HHF-1`s have almost the same impact with bowls as the RS-1`s with reversed bowls, giving you a bigger soundstage without losing out on the bass.

I probably suck at describing how a headphone sounds, but those are my thoughts on the subject. I really enjoy both cans, but i find myself spending more time with the HHF-1`s at the moment.

 

[wolfen68]

I should have added that after my lengthy comparisons...I picked the HHF-1 as my keeper.....

 

[tyrion]

I love my HHF-1's but in the end, I keep reaching for my 650's and HE60. A part of me wants to sell them and pick up the GS-1000.

I think Bobs hit it head on with his comparison of the HHF-1 and RS-1. It pretty much mimics my feelings. Given the choice between the RS-1 and HHF-1, I think I would always pick the HHF-1. They are just more fun to listen to.

 

[MD1032]

This is killing me! What are the HHF-1's?

 

[tyrion]

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Originally Posted by MD1032 This is killing me! What are the HHF-1's?

 

[MaxAudioMax]

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Originally Posted by tyrion

Does that "Y" connector fix the grado's ominous twisting problem? I might just get my grados headphiled [size=xx-large]JUST[/size] for that reason

 

[tyrion]

It has it's own little twisting issues but not a problem.

 

[robm321]

Wow, I've never heard an HHF-1, but it must sound great if that many prefer it to the RS-1. I'd be confused about what to do if the GS-1000 wasn't coming out. I think (no guarantee) it will take Grado to the next level. But I guess we'll have to wait and see.

One thing for sure, those HF-1s look damn nice.

What's the HH stand for?

 

[Blitzula]

I'd assume Headphile is the first H.

 

[Clarity]

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Originally Posted by robm321 What's the HH stand for?

HHF-1 = Headphile Head-Fi 1

 

[milkpowder]

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Originally Posted by grawk I'm not really a wordy reviewer...

Thanks for your review. It has made it very clear for me that I should go straight for the RS-1. I had the SR325i until a few days ago. The heavy cups and brightness just wasn't for me. I then picked up a pair of K701 and the SR325i was gone in a flash. Is the RS-1 more balanced sounding? Does it have the same SR325i bass that I loved and now miss? Is the top end much better controlled?