[logwed]

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Does the HF2--with its sexy, sensual metal exterior--look less goofy on human heads?
 

Unlikely, soldier. They stick out farther.

 

[Rainbow Randy]

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Unlikely, soldier. They stick out farther.

But in a good way?

 

[DouglasQuaid]

You asked if they look less goofy, he said unlikely.  That means it's in a bad way.

 

[JIGF]

Well, I cancelled the order. Going for the HD800 instead.

 

[Drumonron]

Just a thought...didn't read the entire thread so I don't know if I'm repeating another's thoughts but what about the poor folks that bought the B stock of the 1st batch in desperation to get a pair?  What consolation do they get?
 
Hopefully, Grado's considered this....it's simply distasteful, the whole concept leaves a bad taste....sorry....love Grado's and Love Head-fi but....

 

[JIGF]

At the end of the B unit problems Todd said that those who bought it and did not get it would have a guaranteed position in any future sale, which is now.

 

[Darksyde]

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At the end of the B unit problems Todd said that those who bought it and did not get it would have a guaranteed position in any future sale, which is now.

At the $350 B-stock price?

 

[sampson_smith]

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At the $350 B-stock price?

Of course not.

 

[Darksyde]

Then that's hardly a consolation >.<

 

[JIGF]

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Then that's hardly a consolation >.<

Yep.

 

[DouglasQuaid]

Considering the quality control at Grado, most everything they sell should probably be classified as B-stock.  I don't think I've ever seen a pristine pair of RS1s, even with an anal owner.  Looking at the HF2, over 95% of the pairs had a serious typo and should've been sold at B-stock prices, so there's hardly a difference between the regular set and the "b-stock" pairs.  Unless you got one of the first 20something headphones that actually say Head-Fi, then you have a b-stock pair of headphones.
 
The only consideration Grado has made is making the difficult decision of having a money shower or solid platinum toilet seats.
 
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Just a thought...didn't read the entire thread so I don't know if I'm repeating another's thoughts but what about the poor folks that bought the B stock of the 1st batch in desperation to get a pair?  What consolation do they get?
 
Hopefully, Grado's considered this....it's simply distasteful, the whole concept leaves a bad taste....sorry....love Grado's and Love Head-fi but....

 

[jjinh]

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Considering the quality control at Grado, most everything they sell should probably be classified as B-stock.  I don't think I've ever seen a pristine pair of RS1s, even with an anal owner.  Looking at the HF2, over 95% of the pairs had a serious typo and should've been sold at B-stock prices, so there's hardly a difference between the regular set and the "b-stock" pairs.  Unless you got one of the first 20something headphones that actually say Head-Fi, then you have a b-stock pair of headphones.
 
The only consideration Grado has made is making the difficult decision of having a money shower or solid platinum toilet seats.
 

I agree. My HF-2 are not B-stock, yet their quality control does indeed leave quite a bit to be desired.

 

[krmathis]

Considering the quality control at Grado, most everything they sell should probably be classified as B-stock.  I don't think I've ever seen a pristine pair of RS1s, even with an anal owner.  Looking at the HF2, over 95% of the pairs had a serious typo and should've been sold at B-stock prices, so there's hardly a difference between the regular set and the "b-stock" pairs.  Unless you got one of the first 20something headphones that actually say Head-Fi, then you have a b-stock pair of headphones.
 
The only consideration Grado has made is making the difficult decision of having a money shower or solid platinum toilet seats.

Totally agree!
Besides the 20-something first pairs all the HF2 have been B-stock at the best. Just the letter typo is enough to degrade them from A-stock, and some pair have other flaws as well . . .

 

[groovizintheheart]

- *Knock Knock!!*
 
- "Who's there?"
 
- "September"
 

 

[holaquetal]

the wait is killing me