RS1 real or fake?

[raid517]

OK I got a good price on a pair of Grado RS1's. Call me paranoid though - but I am curious if there is any possibility they could be fakes?

What are the true Grado RS1 aficionados impression of the presentation of the Grado RS1's on this site?

http://www.ornec.com/product/images/100005

The box looks a bit cheap and nasty to me.

Also I don't recall seeing a serial number printed anywhere on the box, or on any of the documentation.

Further, the headband looked a bit cheaper and nastier on the RS1's than I expected and looked more as though it were made of PVC than leather. Nor do I remember did it show any of the larger hand type stitching that appears to be evident on older models. (I didn't look at them very long before returning them - so I don't recall this for sure).

What makes me think they are Grados is that they suffered from the 'Grado grattle' in exactly the same (left hand side) phone that other RS1 owners have reported.

I think it is very unlikely that they are fake. I think I am just uber suspicious by nature - and some of the things I have read here and elsewhere have put me on edge. Possibly they might have a slightly inferior fishing for the Chinese market - but then again I don't know. Some folks say that the RS1's can sometimes have a bit of an untidy finish anyway.

That is the problem with hand made stuff I guess - it can often have very variable quality.

Machining was invented to get rid of the inconstancies in hand made products.

GJ

 

[discord]

That's real. That is also the box.

 

[PsychoZX]

That box is the normal box that the RS1s come in. The headband should be leather. Can you take some pictures of the headband on the pair you have?

 

[saturnine]

100% real. Yes, the packaging looks cheap, most don't have serials, and the headband construction quality varies. If any of these things concern you, either live with it or get a Senn

 

[raid517]

No I can't take a picture of the headband, as I have returned them to the store to try to get the grattle resolved. But I will take you guys word for it that they are real.

In any case I do recall being distinctly unimpressed with the headband.

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most don't have serials

Well that's odd, as I got an email about an hour ago from Grado asking me for the serial number 'on the box.'

As for the box. I am hoping for replacements in about 10 days - so I would very much like a much better box for them. Does anyone know where I might be able to buy some kind of minature briefcase for them, that would accomodate the RS1s and perhaps my 60GB Ipod Video too?

GJ

 

[MD1032]

They're definitely real pictures, in fact, I like the finish on this RS-1.

 

[Bob_McBob]

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Originally Posted by raid517 The box looks a bit cheap and nasty to me.

 

[nmculbreth]

They're legit. The pizza box isn't so bad if you keep it in the basement.

 

[discord]

Quote:

Originally Posted by raid517 The box looks a bit cheap and nasty to me.

Just wait until you see the box for the prestige series..

 

[stewtheking]

They look like mine. But that price is INCREDIBLE. I paid about £150 more than that for an ex-dem pair!!!!!

I am officialy sulking.

 

[cheechoz]

Yep, my box had the serial number in it to. That's the real deal!!!

 

[Salt Peanuts]

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Originally Posted by stewtheking They look like mine. But that price is INCREDIBLE. I paid about £150 more than that for an ex-dem pair!!!!! I am officialy sulking.

That would be because they're NOT authorized Grado dealer. They also threatened to sue this forum a while back.

 

[squall2072]

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Originally Posted by Salt Peanuts That would be because they're NOT authorized Grado dealer. They also threatened to sue this forum a while back.

Who Grado?

 

[Chri5peed]

Can't call Grado's themselves 'cheap & nasty', those RS1s are $700. Just nasty.

I'd take $700 headphones sounding good as an expectation but I'd also expect them to have the build-quality and style of top notch gear.

 

[raid517]

Well so far I have nothing but good things to say about this (Ornec) company. Their service has been genuinely exceptional.

Anyway does anyone know where I can buy a better box?

Like I said I quote like the idea of some kind of small leather briefcase that I can put my Ipod in too.

GJ