[maclrc]

I've read a lot about how new cable (e.g. black dragon) can improve HD650s, etc.

Is something similar for Grado RS-1s. If so:

1) Where can you get it done? (I'm in the UK)
2)Is it worth it?

 

[FallenAngel]

Most people would not recable RS-2 or RS-1 because it's VERY easy to damage them. Usually people send the cable to Grado Labs for installation on new drivers.

 

[G-man]

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Originally Posted by FallenAngel /img/forum/go_quote.gif Most people would not recable RS-2 or RS-1 because it's VERY easy to damage them. Usually people send the cable to Grado Labs for installation on new drivers.

or get it done by a professional (there are many websites that offer that, like the ones that actually sell the recable) still whats better than getting it done by grado themselves.

 

[TheMarchingMule]

apuresound.com

 

[CrazyRay]

You could give Moon Audio a call.

http://www.moon-audio.com/index.htm

Grado RS1 with 10' Silver Dragon

 

[G-man]

that cable looks dangerously fragile...

 

[FallenAngel]

Yes, they do exist, but like I said, a lot of "professionals" won't do it themselves. Headphile doesn't do RS-1/RS-2 recables and the last and only Moon-Audio cable I've seen was sent to Grado for cable installation.

 

[maclrc]

Is it possible to improve SQ significantly by re-cabling?

 

[G-man]

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Originally Posted by FallenAngel /img/forum/go_quote.gif Yes, they do exist, but like I said, a lot of "professionals" won't do it themselves. Headphile doesn't do RS-1/RS-2 recables and the last and only Moon-Audio cable I've seen was sent to Grado for cable installation.

well then there you go. send it grado.

 

[M0T0XGUY]

Quote:

Originally Posted by G-man /img/forum/go_quote.gif or get it done by a professional (there are many websites that offer that, like the ones that actually sell the recable) still whats better than getting it done by grado themselves.

You then pay for the cable, new drivers and possibly an installation charge. It adds up quick.

 

[espire]

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Originally Posted by maclrc /img/forum/go_quote.gif Is it possible to improve SQ significantly by re-cabling?

That is a very subjective question. Science tells me that it doesn't make an audible difference, and I trust science. However, I'm not at the 'level', so to speak, where I have the gear or the trained ear to know. Many will tell you that the difference is phenomenal.

 

[FallenAngel]

Quote:

Originally Posted by espire /img/forum/go_quote.gif That is a very subjective question. Science tells me that it doesn't make an audible difference, and I trust science. However, I'm not at the 'level', so to speak, where I have the gear or the trained ear to know. Many will tell you that the difference is phenomenal.

Yep, the "science camp" says they "can't make an audible difference" - full quote, audiophiles say there's a drastic difference in every possible component.

My ears tell me there's a difference and I do enjoy sitting down with somebody who doesn't believe in cables and chilling over a couple of beers while listening to a few different interconnects that all look the same, have different wires inside and try to tell if they sound the same. So far, I nobody has left my table without saying they're different, yet they all "work" so science gets blown to ****.

 

[John E Woven]

If you believe in that sorta thing, sure, by all means, cables are the most important thing ever.

Or you could not believe in them at all and that all cables sound the same.

 

[maclrc]

Thank you for your input all.

I've decided that it probably isn't worth the hassle of changing the cable given the expense involved (new cable, new drivers, Grado's fee, shipping to US and back, etc.).

Maybe something to consider with different cans. Alternatively I could always swap my Grado extention cable for a different one out on demo and see if I can hear an improvement