[mystiky]

I am a happy owner of RS-1i, and am wondering what is or are the main differences between this "newer" model and the older one.

I am aware that there is a different cable used, but what about the internals like the driver, etc...

All information is appreciated.

 

[auris]

According to the Grado website, the driver was also "upgraded." Whether or not the newer driver was used at all prior to the release of the "i" version is a mystery to me.

 

[unlimited]

all i have heard the wood is also different though..

 

[mystiky]

but how is the sound comparison between the two? I am not seeing people say "why did they ruin" an great product, but at the same time no one is really saying that RS-1i beats the older sibling.

Just curious to hear from folks who own both...

 

[iriverdude]

The "i" in RS1i stands for "inferior" So my RS-1's are better.

Sorry.

 

[mystiky]

Hmmm.... that's not good...

 

[myk7000]

the rs1i sounds better IMO.

 

[mystiky]

How many hours does it usually take to break-in (burn-in) a pair? About 50?

 

[uberburger101]

About 300.

 

[mystiky]

Thanks. I just be up to about 80 by now.

 

[QQQ]

300 hours? No membrane will change after 40-50 hours mark. Or course if the volume loud enough to actually stress it. With volume too low you can play it for 1000+ hours with no effect.

 

[mystiky]

So the louder one plays them, the quicker the "burn-in" happens?

 

[uberburger101]

About normal listening volume should do it.

 

[mystiky]

up to 90 hours of listening.... getting closer and closer...

 

[AmanGeorge]

I usually go with a little more than normal listening volume