[unbiased]

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Originally Posted by Artemio /img/forum/go_quote.gif I got mine just one week ago, and enjoy them greatly when at home. I have been listening to details I didn't know in music I've been listening to for years. I also love their looks, I really believe these are keepers.

Looks real nice Artemio! What color is the lettering ink on those RS-1's? In the picture they look kind of light, not black. Are thy gold or silver lettering?
Looks like you got a real nice set for a good price!

 

[silverrain]

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Originally Posted by Varma /img/forum/go_quote.gif They are light compared to my old SR325i.

That is what I found, also -- makes them more comfortable to wear.
I was surprised. Different wearing experience, for sure.
Sound good, too, of course!

 

[silverrain]

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Originally Posted by unbiased /img/forum/go_quote.gif I just cannot put these things down they make all my music sources sound so enjoyable!

And think how many times you are listening, and say "Wow! I never heard THAT in this song before!"
Insane details!

 

[hawkhead]

One thing that I have found (compared to the 325i) is that my ears get hotter - small price to pay though

 

[Artemio]

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Originally Posted by unbiased /img/forum/go_quote.gif Looks real nice Artemio! What color is the lettering ink on those RS-1's? In the picture they look kind of light, not black. Are thy gold or silver lettering? Looks like you got a real nice set for a good price!

They look black, but with the flash it is revealed to be lighter or at least, not as deep.

The sad part is that I now notice how bad my car speakers sound with some music... time for an upgrade I guess.

 

[Turner_Brown]

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Originally Posted by Varma /img/forum/go_quote.gif Got my new Grado RS1 ( new design ) this afternoon. Just after four hours of burn-in they already sound amazing. Just imagining how they are going to sound after 100 hours of burn-in. They are light compared to my old SR325i.

What is all this talk about "new design"? I've been away for awhile.

Got mine, new, 3 years ago:

 

[silverrain]

There have been at least TWO changes in that time.

 

[Turner_Brown]

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Originally Posted by silverrain /img/forum/go_quote.gif There have been at least TWO changes in that time.

do tell. Can you point me to pics of the "new design"?

 

[Rav]

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Originally Posted by Turner_Brown /img/forum/go_quote.gif do tell. Can you point me to pics of the "new design"?

The cable cut out on the O ring is now square instead of rounded, and just recently Grado have removed the button and changed the text to 'Grado Reference Series RS 1' around the rim.

 

[Rav]

Some decent pics in this thread:

http://www.head-fi.org/forums/showth...light=redesign

 

[silverrain]

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Originally Posted by Rav /img/forum/go_quote.gif The cable cut out on the O ring is now square instead of rounded, and just recently Grado have removed the button and changed the text to 'Grado Reference Series RS 1' around the rim.

And also an earlier type-font change, as well.

 

[Inzane]

I received mine yesterday, haven't had a chance to give them a real listen but hopefully I will this weekend.

The redesigns are not as bad as people think they are, im shure theyll grow on people soon.

 

[snejk]

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Originally Posted by Inzane /img/forum/go_quote.gif I received #6120 yesterday, haven't had a chance to give them a real listen but hopefully I will this weekend. The redesigns are not as bad as people think they are, im shure theyll grow on people soon.

I'm one of the few that think the new design looks good (although I have the previous "last of the old" designs). Congrats on your purchase, may it bring you many hours of happy listening!

 

[lerio]

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Originally Posted by Inzane /img/forum/go_quote.gif I received #6120 yesterday, haven't had a chance to give them a real listen but hopefully I will this weekend. The redesigns are not as bad as people think they are, im shure theyll grow on people soon.

No more the wood round plate on the grille witn RS-1 written on it

That's criminal, hopefully i bought mine before that change

 

[BigAmish]

This thread is yet one more example of why I really need to stop visiting head-fi.org. Now I am seriously considering saving my pennies for one of these & a Mapletree Ear+ Purist HD tube amp! It will take a while, but I love the Grado sound & suspect I should just cut to the chase & get the RS-1s as a terminal upgrade from my MS-1s. Curse you GlendaleViper for planting the idea in my brain!

Anyhow, a couple of questions to the RS-1 users:

(1) Although the RS-1s have gone through several physical changes over the years, I have gotten the impression (from my searches) that sound quality has not been adversely affected. Is this true?

(2) Has anyone tried applying oil/wood conditioner treatments to the RS-1 driver casing exterior in an attempt to darken it up? Or is this thought just plain wacky?

(3) The Mapletree tube amp seems to be the preferred head-fi choice of amp with the RS-1s. Why not the Grado RA-1 amp? I was under the impression that Grado Labs pretty much made these for use with the RS-1s in mind.

Sorry if any of these questions are particularly n00bish!