[Zombie_X]

Hi,
 
A used HD600 or HD580 would be the exact opposite sound. The HD580 can be had for as little as $130 while the HD600 can be as cheap as $200. They both sound the same so why not go with the HD580?

 

[VALIENTE]

Since Grado headphones are very bright sounding, you must consider to pair it with a dark sounding headphone like Sennheiser HD650 maybe and others. 

 

[obobskivich]

If you want a dark, on-ear, etc presentation the ATH-ESW9 will do it. I don't know that you could further away sonically. The Sennheiser suggestion is also a good one.

 

[whirlwind]

I was ready to check on some Beyer's...but now i do not know...alot of different opinions.
 
I thought it would be cool to own something from the opposite end of the spectrum......now I am not so sure.
 
I only listen to rock...and I love the aggresive attack and the in your face attitude of my Grado's.
 
I hate to soak money in a pair of phones that I might not like and then just have to resell them..
 
If i had a place to go listen to some...then I would know.
 
I may just junk the whole idea of another set and stand pat.
 
I guess I could sell my 325's and upgrade to an RS1...but then again...I am not sure that I would like those...but I am pretty sure I would...much more so, than another brand.
 
I guess I could just buy some different pads for my 3325's also...maybe G-Cushions.....I wouldlove to have a set.....I posted that I wanted some in buy/sell/trade...if anybody has any....let me know.

 

[KG Jag]

Quote:

I was ready to check on some Beyer's...but now i do not know...alot of different opinions.
 
I thought it would be cool to own something from the opposite end of the spectrum......now I am not so sure.
 
I only listen to rock...and I love the aggresive attack and the in your face attitude of my Grado's.
 
I hate to soak money in a pair of phones that I might not like and then just have to resell them..
 
If i had a place to go listen to some...then I would know.
 
I may just junk the whole idea of another set and stand pat.
 
I guess I could sell my 325's and upgrade to an RS1...but then again...I am not sure that I would like those...but I am pretty sure I would...much more so, than another brand.
 
I guess I could just buy some different pads for my 3325's also...maybe G-Cushions.....I wouldlove to have a set.....I posted that I wanted some in buy/sell/trade...if anybody has any....let me know.

 
Keep your 325 (if you're OK with the highs).  There is nothing I have heard that is like them--probably (and clearly in my book) not even the the Alessandro MS2, which is based on them.
 
If you love Grados but want a different sound signature--bigger sound stage, separation of the musical voices and natural sound--save up for a pair or RS2's.  The two are a great complementary combo.  BTW--the RS2 has more bass than the 325--all you will probably need for rock.

 

[obobskivich]

I would have to agree with KG - if you like the Grado cans, keep them; don't rock the boat. FWIW, I think the RS-1 are one of the best cans you can buy; I really do not believe you can go wrong with them.

 

[bbophead]

Quote:

I was ready to check on some Beyer's...but now i do not know...alot of different opinions.
 
I thought it would be cool to own something from the opposite end of the spectrum......now I am not so sure.
 
I only listen to rock...and I love the aggresive attack and the in your face attitude of my Grado's.
 
I hate to soak money in a pair of phones that I might not like and then just have to resell them..
 
If i had a place to go listen to some...then I would know.
 
I may just junk the whole idea of another set and stand pat.
 
I guess I could sell my 325's and upgrade to an RS1...but then again...I am not sure that I would like those...but I am pretty sure I would...much more so, than another brand.
 
I guess I could just buy some different pads for my 3325's also...maybe G-Cushions.....I wouldlove to have a set.....I posted that I wanted some in buy/sell/trade...if anybody has any....let me know.

I agree with KG Jag.  Keep 'em.  I run both my Grados with G-Cush but I'm a comfort/soundstage guy.  I recently bought DT660's (32 ohm only) because I needed a closed can in the living room, away from the big rig.  I was very pleasantly surprised.  Deep bass that the Grados didn't have, good mid-range like the 325i and still bright, meaning, involving and detailed but not tiring.  The soundstage isn't as wide but it's just fine given the other attributes.  I got 'em at amazon for $184 plus shipping (I have Prime, so 2-Day at "no charge").  HTH.

 

[whirlwind]

I think you guys are right.
 
I may just save my money until I can afford a used pair of RS1.
 
Hopefully someday I will be able to experience the joy of the RS1.
 
I really dont want to sell my 325is to get a pair of RS1.....I love my 325is too much.
 
I guess maybe I am just a "Grado Head"....nothing wrong with that I suppose, as long as you love the sound.
 
I do think I will invest in a set of G Cushions for them, along with a extension cable.
 
Thanks for everybodys input.
 
This is a fantastic forum, with great people.