[quentinspriggs]

I noticed that timbre thing when I went from my headphones to speakers. Everything was just more realistic and vibrant sounding.

 

[Shane D]

GS 3000x

I've had my pair of these headphones since Sunday. I've never listened to any of the GS series headphones previously. So I can't comment on any differences between the e series and x series. I want you to know what I'm comparing them to based on my past listening experiences. I currently own the RS1x, RS1e, Hemp, SR80 (og), also own the Focal Clear (og) DCA Aeon2 open, DT 770, 880, 990, Senn 6xx, 560s, 660s, and a couple K701/702's. Using Roon to Bifrost2/64 to either the Jot2 or the Feliks Audio Espressivio (OTL). When using the Valhalla2 (also OTL) I came to the conclusion that these two pieces of gear don't play well.

The tonal balance of these are amazing. In the past, I've heard reviewers talk about Timbre and to be honest, I never really understood what they were talking about. Now I do. It's like everything is as it should be. All blended together perfectly Tight bass, very substantial but not overpowering. Fits perfectly with the rest of the tonality. The deepest, and best bass I've heard from any Grado. The highs are shimmering and sparkly (not sure if this makes sense). I didn't have any ear bleeding highs or sibilance, but came close on some poorly recorded tracks. Also, my hearing is that of a 68 year old, so maybe I'm missing that negative part of the highs, but either way, it's good for me. The sound stage is substantial both right to left, up and down, and forward to back. I'm amazed at how much "air" I'm experiencing.

Comparing to the RS1x, it seems like a vail has been been lifted. I've never heard anyone describe the RS1 as vailed, but in comparison to the 3000x it is, at least to my ears. The 3000x's are not an incremental improvement over the RS1x. Some say that the differences between the hemp and 325x, or the hemp and RS1x are incremental. I've always thought that as well. The 3000's blow them away.

I'm so glad that I purchased these. Have sold the Hemps, will be selling the rest of the Grado's, keeping only the GS3000x and the RS1x.

Please remember I'm not a reviewer. I don't know if anything I've said makes sense or is helpful. Maybe.... LOL! Also, as always YMMV!!!!!

Leo

Now you Really have me thinking about it! But SO expensive in Canada..

 

[j0val]

GS 3000x

I've had my pair of these headphones since Sunday. I've never listened to any of the GS series headphones previously. So I can't comment on any differences between the e series and x series. I want you to know what I'm comparing them to based on my past listening experiences. I currently own the RS1x, RS1e, Hemp, SR80 (og), also own the Focal Clear (og) DCA Aeon2 open, DT 770, 880, 990, Senn 6xx, 560s, 660s, and a couple K701/702's. Using Roon to Bifrost2/64 to either the Jot2 or the Feliks Audio Espressivio (OTL). When using the Valhalla2 (also OTL) I came to the conclusion that these two pieces of gear don't play well.

The tonal balance of these are amazing. In the past, I've heard reviewers talk about Timbre and to be honest, I never really understood what they were talking about. Now I do. It's like everything is as it should be. All blended together perfectly Tight bass, very substantial but not overpowering. Fits perfectly with the rest of the tonality. The deepest, and best bass I've heard from any Grado. The highs are shimmering and sparkly (not sure if this makes sense). I didn't have any ear bleeding highs or sibilance, but came close on some poorly recorded tracks. Also, my hearing is that of a 68 year old, so maybe I'm missing that negative part of the highs, but either way, it's good for me. The sound stage is substantial both right to left, up and down, and forward to back. I'm amazed at how much "air" I'm experiencing.

Comparing to the RS1x, it seems like a vail has been been lifted. I've never heard anyone describe the RS1 as vailed, but in comparison to the 3000x it is, at least to my ears. The 3000x's are not an incremental improvement over the RS1x. Some say that the differences between the hemp and 325x, or the hemp and RS1x are incremental. I've always thought that as well. The 3000's blow them away.

I'm so glad that I purchased these. Have sold the Hemps, will be selling the rest of the Grado's, keeping only the GS3000x and the RS1x.

Please remember I'm not a reviewer. I don't know if anything I've said makes sense or is helpful. Maybe.... LOL! Also, as always YMMV!!!!!

Leo

Great review. I’m hoping to get the gs3000x in the near future. How’s the weight in comparison to the RS1x?

 

[movinIron]

Along with my hemps There was one other headphone I could have lived with forever. The Ultrasone performance series 880. Just one problem. It had a single entry detachable cable in the left cup. At higher volumes the left earcup sounded ever so slightly better than the right especially with bass and it bothered me. If I could have gotten that headphone with a detachable l/r mod I probably would still be using them to this day.

Not to complicated. It’s just 3 Phillips screws, a little Dremel time, soldering and yes, gluing.

 

[Luckyleo]

Great review. I’m hoping to get the gs3000x in the near future. How’s the weight in comparison to the RS1x?

Well, i don't have the specs from Grado in front of me. The 3000x is definitely heavier, but I've worn them for 3-5 hours at a time, continuously without any problems. The headband on the 3000x is a bit wider than the Prestige or Reference series and maybe this has a beneficial impact.

Leo

 

[movinIron]

BTW, even though I have been downsizing my collection I have no intentions of parting with my PS500e.

Should that possibly change I promise I will make mention here first.

Sorry, can‘t give you a like on this.
Downsizing?

 

[peterinvan]

Not to complicated. It’s just 3 Phillips screws, a little Dremel time, soldering and yes, gluing.

No glue for me! I want to be able to open them easily later.

I used a little Blue Tac to seal and tighten up the cups on my SR325is after I did the cable sockets. Nice tight seal.

 

[oryan_dunn]

If you're still looking for the e series, there are a few out there, Grado still has the SR325e and RS2e https://4ourears.com/collections/clearance, and Moon has the RS2e and the GS e lineup https://www.moon-audio.com/brands/grado_labs.html

 

[ESL-1]

Sorry, can‘t give you a like on this.
Downsizing?

Unfortunately, as in I have too much “Stuff”, good stuff but just too much. Not the only collecting I have done either so I have been also downsizing my other large hobby collecting.
“It’s a mean world sometimes”

Here’s a bit of two main ones but not the only ones. Time for me to get strong.

 

[David222]

GS 3000x

I've had my pair of these headphones since Sunday. I've never listened to any of the GS series headphones previously. So I can't comment on any differences between the e series and x series. I want you to know what I'm comparing them to based on my past listening experiences. I currently own the RS1x, RS1e, Hemp, SR80 (og), also own the Focal Clear (og) DCA Aeon2 open, DT 770, 880, 990, Senn 6xx, 560s, 660s, and a couple K701/702's. Using Roon to Bifrost2/64 to either the Jot2 or the Feliks Audio Espressivio (OTL). When using the Valhalla2 (also OTL) I came to the conclusion that these two pieces of gear don't play well.

The tonal balance of these are amazing. In the past, I've heard reviewers talk about Timbre and to be honest, I never really understood what they were talking about. Now I do. It's like everything is as it should be. All blended together perfectly Tight bass, very substantial but not overpowering. Fits perfectly with the rest of the tonality. The deepest, and best bass I've heard from any Grado. The highs are shimmering and sparkly (not sure if this makes sense). I didn't have any ear bleeding highs or sibilance, but came close on some poorly recorded tracks. Also, my hearing is that of a 68 year old, so maybe I'm missing that negative part of the highs, but either way, it's good for me. The sound stage is substantial both right to left, up and down, and forward to back. I'm amazed at how much "air" I'm experiencing.

Comparing to the RS1x, it seems like a vail has been been lifted. I've never heard anyone describe the RS1 as vailed, but in comparison to the 3000x it is, at least to my ears. The 3000x's are not an incremental improvement over the RS1x. Some say that the differences between the hemp and 325x, or the hemp and RS1x are incremental. I've always thought that as well. The 3000's blow them away.

I'm so glad that I purchased these. Have sold the Hemps, will be selling the rest of the Grado's, keeping only the GS3000x and the RS1x.

Please remember I'm not a reviewer. I don't know if anything I've said makes sense or is helpful. Maybe.... LOL! Also, as always YMMV!!!!!

Leo

This is great, Leo... Thanks for the early impressions!! Sounds like an incredible headphone - lucky you

 

[Delmonaco]

We all start off thinking I might need a back up?
Few months later bloody Grado’s everywhere .

I think this message makes sense.

 

[jonathan c]

All Grados are on-ear.

“Read my lips: no non-detachable cables!”

 

[David222]

“Read my lips: no non-detachable cables!”

I want you to listen to me. I'm going to say this again: I did not have detachable relations with that headphone, Miss Grado.

 

[jonathan c]

GS 3000x

I've had my pair of these headphones since Sunday. I've never listened to any of the GS series headphones previously. So I can't comment on any differences between the e series and x series. I want you to know what I'm comparing them to based on my past listening experiences. I currently own the RS1x, RS1e, Hemp, SR80 (og), also own the Focal Clear (og) DCA Aeon2 open, DT 770, 880, 990, Senn 6xx, 560s, 660s, and a couple K701/702's. Using Roon to Bifrost2/64 to either the Jot2 or the Feliks Audio Espressivio (OTL). When using the Valhalla2 (also OTL) I came to the conclusion that these two pieces of gear don't play well.

The tonal balance of these are amazing. In the past, I've heard reviewers talk about Timbre and to be honest, I never really understood what they were talking about. Now I do. It's like everything is as it should be. All blended together perfectly Tight bass, very substantial but not overpowering. Fits perfectly with the rest of the tonality. The deepest, and best bass I've heard from any Grado. The highs are shimmering and sparkly (not sure if this makes sense). I didn't have any ear bleeding highs or sibilance, but came close on some poorly recorded tracks. Also, my hearing is that of a 68 year old, so maybe I'm missing that negative part of the highs, but either way, it's good for me. The sound stage is substantial both right to left, up and down, and forward to back. I'm amazed at how much "air" I'm experiencing.

Comparing to the RS1x, it seems like a vail has been been lifted. I've never heard anyone describe the RS1 as vailed, but in comparison to the 3000x it is, at least to my ears. The 3000x's are not an incremental improvement over the RS1x. Some say that the differences between the hemp and 325x, or the hemp and RS1x are incremental. I've always thought that as well. The 3000's blow them away.

I'm so glad that I purchased these. Have sold the Hemps, will be selling the rest of the Grado's, keeping only the GS3000x and the RS1x.

Please remember I'm not a reviewer. I don't know if anything I've said makes sense or is helpful. Maybe.... LOL! Also, as always YMMV!!!!!

Leo

You are not a reviewer! You are better! A live person who: spent hard-earned money on an elite headphone, says what he hears without BS, gets the essence of his experience across! I have learned from your thoughts - thank you Leo.

 

[Plautus001]

You are not a reviewer! You are better! A live person who: spent hard-earned money on an elite headphone, says what he hears without BS, gets the essence of his experience across! I have learned from your thoughts - thank you Leo.

GS 3000x

I've had my pair of these headphones since Sunday. I've never listened to any of the GS series headphones previously. So I can't comment on any differences between the e series and x series. I want you to know what I'm comparing them to based on my past listening experiences. I currently own the RS1x, RS1e, Hemp, SR80 (og), also own the Focal Clear (og) DCA Aeon2 open, DT 770, 880, 990, Senn 6xx, 560s, 660s, and a couple K701/702's. Using Roon to Bifrost2/64 to either the Jot2 or the Feliks Audio Espressivio (OTL). When using the Valhalla2 (also OTL) I came to the conclusion that these two pieces of gear don't play well.

The tonal balance of these are amazing. In the past, I've heard reviewers talk about Timbre and to be honest, I never really understood what they were talking about. Now I do. It's like everything is as it should be. All blended together perfectly Tight bass, very substantial but not overpowering. Fits perfectly with the rest of the tonality. The deepest, and best bass I've heard from any Grado. The highs are shimmering and sparkly (not sure if this makes sense). I didn't have any ear bleeding highs or sibilance, but came close on some poorly recorded tracks. Also, my hearing is that of a 68 year old, so maybe I'm missing that negative part of the highs, but either way, it's good for me. The sound stage is substantial both right to left, up and down, and forward to back. I'm amazed at how much "air" I'm experiencing.

Comparing to the RS1x, it seems like a vail has been been lifted. I've never heard anyone describe the RS1 as vailed, but in comparison to the 3000x it is, at least to my ears. The 3000x's are not an incremental improvement over the RS1x. Some say that the differences between the hemp and 325x, or the hemp and RS1x are incremental. I've always thought that as well. The 3000's blow them away.

I'm so glad that I purchased these. Have sold the Hemps, will be selling the rest of the Grado's, keeping only the GS3000x and the RS1x.

Please remember I'm not a reviewer. I don't know if anything I've said makes sense or is helpful. Maybe.... LOL! Also, as always YMMV!!!!!

Leo

I have to agree with Jonathan

You have articulated your thoughts effectively and provided a vivid description of how the GS3000X performs.

I have to hide my wallet, so thanks for that...