[Mistertaz]

Hi!
 
There seems to be a lot of discussion regarding the differences between the vintage Grado RS1 and the new Grado RS1i, and from all the threads I've read, the general consensus is that the vintage ones are slightly more mid-centric and a little more coloured, but the new ones have newer drivers which are slightly more refined and have a wider (perceived) bandwidth / frequency response.
 
People also seem to think that recabling the RS1 (usually with Moon Audio cables) seems to be a worthwhile upgrade.
 
Given that both upgrades are usually (perhaps excessively) enthusiastically endorsed by the respective owners, which one would likely be a better option? Anyone with actual experience regarding the two?
 
Thanks for any opinions!

 

[justie]

BUMPS im interested in this as well

 

[rhythmdevils]

It depends on which vintage RS1, there are a few.  You'll have to be more specific. 

 

[pcf]

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It depends on which vintage RS1, there are a few.  You'll have to be more specific. 

Don't start.

 

[rhythmdevils]

 

[TwoTrack]

I am really loving my RS1is...damn do they need lengthy break-in though.  Not to sound like a broken record but they get stringed instruments perfect.  I don't have any vintage ones to compare to so I'm not helpful there. 

 

[Mistertaz]

Heh... Preferably the easier to find vintages. Perhaps the late buttoned or unbuttoned ones?

 

[pcf]

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Heh... Preferably the easier to find vintages. Perhaps the late buttoned or unbuttoned ones?

In my opinion those are not vintage and not better the RS1i.
 
 

 

[idletime1213]

The "vintage" RS1 that most people mention will often cost into the $1k realm. Those are the true vintage and not the "older" RS1 like the unbuttoned ones. At that price though, unless you're a really big fan of Grado headphones, many other current offerings might be a better choice.
 
 

 

[pcf]

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The "vintage" RS1 that most people mention will often cost into the $1k realm. Those are the true vintage and not the "older" RS1 like the unbuttoned ones. At that price though, unless you're a really big fan of Grado headphones, many other current offerings might be a better choice.
 

Not to worry. I haven't seen a pair of true vintage RS1 for sale anywhere for a long long time. It is not a choice anyone has to make.