[Duckman]

The Magnum also has an incredible openness to it, whereas the LCD2 - although IMO a better headphone - feels more closed.
 
Imaging is superb.
 
I'm really enjoying it with symphonic and other acoustic music. Just can't abide kick-drum and bass guitar yet.

 

[BaboonGuy]

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The Magnum also has an incredible openness to it, whereas the LCD2 - although IMO a better headphone - feels more closed.
 
Imaging is superb.
 
I'm really enjoying it with symphonic and other acoustic music. Just can't abide kick-drum and bass guitar yet.

Agreed on the openness and imaging. It's fantastic.

 

[K3cT]

Thanks for the inputs, guys. Is the typical Grado "flatness" still there? As much as I love the HF2, one thing that became clear to me once I put the LCD2 is how it can render a sense of depth in instrument positioning that was missing in the HF2 before.

 

[raiser roofer]

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My current opinion is that the bowls take the magic out of the mids and treble, which were simply stunning with the flats. Mids become thin, upper-mids and treble sizzle a bit.
 
If I could find a way to tame the bass (with flats), they would be a keeper for me.

May I ask what particular flats you bought?
 

 

[alphaphoenix]

I would guess the flats from TTVJ.

 

[Duckman]

Yeah, sorry RR, I got em from TTVJ.

 

[hifidk]

I think left side driver of my SR325 is blown. Do you guys know if this modification can be done on very first model of SR325 (not i or is)? I am thinking about either getting this mod done or finding a pair of SR325 drivers. I don't think these drivers are easy to find though. Anyone selling their drivers? 

 

[pcf]

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I think left side driver of my SR325 is blown. Do you guys know if this modification can be done on very first model of SR325 (not i or is)? I am thinking about either getting this mod done or finding a pair of SR325 drivers. I don't think these drivers are easy to find though. Anyone selling their drivers? 

I was told that any generation of SR325 would do. The mod involves changing the drivers anyways so you should be okay.

 
 

 

[Currawong]

I could send you my drivers, as I have no use for them.  As for the mod, it is tonally quite different to the 325s, maybe somewhere between your orthos. Do you want them to be much more detailed than they are now?

 

[hifidk]

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I could send you my drivers, as I have no use for them.  As for the mod, it is tonally quite different to the 325s, maybe somewhere between your orthos. Do you want them to be much more detailed than they are now?

 
I was quite satisfied with original SR325 sound. I liked SR325i goldies but they had somewhat forward high compared to SR325 that I had. Anyway, I sent you PM regarding the drivers!

 

[SemiAudiophile]

My opinion on the Magnum, now that I've had it for a while now, is that it is a perfected SR325i. Much, much more refined and balanced throughout the spectrum. Basically took the best qualities of the SR325i and improved upon it in every way possible. Was just listening to Slightly Stoopid's Live & Direct Acoustic Roots through my Taboo and it was just heavenly. Each stroke and pluck was so palpable, the background dark, distance and imaging so realistic, I could picture myself sitting there as if I was there at their live concert. The stock cable is indeed no slouch. 

 

[sluker]

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"My opinion on the Magnum, now that I've had it for a while now, is that it is a perfected SR325i."

Interesting comment, but I don't quite know how to interpret it. Is a refined 325i worth a $400 upgrade? The combined value of $750 puts these headphones in a very competitive landscape: D7000, HE5-LE, HE-4 to name a few.
I am still waiting for my pair so I guess I will be able to answer this for myself soon. 
 

 

[DivergeUnify]

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Interesting comment, but I don't quite know how to interpret it. Is a refined 325i worth a $400 upgrade? The combined value of $750 puts these headphones in a very competitive landscape: D7000, HE5-LE, HE-4 to name a few.
I am still waiting for my pair so I guess I will be able to answer this for myself soon. 
 

Aren't all 400 dollar upgrades just "refined" versions of their lesser models?

 

[wje]

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I think left side driver of my SR325 is blown. Do you guys know if this modification can be done on very first model of SR325 (not i or is)? I am thinking about either getting this mod done or finding a pair of SR325 drivers. I don't think these drivers are easy to find though. Anyone selling their drivers? 

Send an e-mail to info@gradolabs.com - they'll respond back to you within 24 hours.  I sent my SR325i "Goldies" in late last week because I was experiencing an issue with a driver.  Even though mine were out of warranty, Grado will still take care of them.  I was quoted a price of $45.00 for the work and they'd cover the return shipping.  They're just located in Brooklyn, NY.  That's where I mailed mine in to.
 
 
 

 

[wje]

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Aren't all 400 dollar upgrades just "refined" versions of their lesser models?

Yes.  You have it essentially right.  $400 upgrades are also for those individuals with disposable income that they don't know what to do with.  Right now, there's a pair of SR325is (chrome) headphones for $235 or so - and, they have the Bilavideo mods done on them - with the exception of applying Dynamat to the back of the magnet.