[Coztomba]

Justin Hawkins rockin' some wooden Grado's

Interesting. He's normally rocking Beyer T1's.

 

[KevinJB]

please do a comparison with PS2000e, I will love to know how former Grado flagship compare with GS3000x. Very curious why Grado killed Professional Series.

I haven’t heard they are discontinuing the Professional series, is this the case. It’s a shame if they are as the PS2000e is what I’m saving up for and aiming for when I retire.
Kev

 

[carboncopy]

I haven’t heard they are discontinuing the Professional series, is this the case. It’s a shame if they are as the PS2000e is what I’m saving up for and aiming for when I retire.
Kev

I hate to break it to you, but it is already discontinued. There is no professional series on 4ourear.com.

 

[544322]

I hate to break it to you, but it is already discontinued. There is no professional series on 4ourear.com.

Is it because the PS500e is just too similar to the Hemp and the PS2000e caused neck problems with its weight?

 

[rocketron]

I haven’t heard they are discontinuing the Professional series, is this the case. It’s a shame if they are as the PS2000e is what I’m saving up for and aiming for when I retire.
Kev

You might be able to get a discount on PS2000e ?

I’m sure there will be a new line of PS as I can’t see Grado using the new 52mm driver in only one model.

 

[jonathan c]

Is it because the PS500e is just too similar to the Hemp and the PS2000e caused neck problems with its weight?

There is a remedy……

https://www.head-fi.org/threads/the...plus-comparisons-reviews.939901/post-16627474

 

[henriks]

Finally in the removable cable club.

 

[ledzep]

Finally in the removable cable club.

Welcome

 

[ledzep]

Didn't like the anthracite satin grey look a bit too much like stock 325x's so went back to bare aluminium with original mesh, the new grills I was going to use took out the surrounds and sprayed satin grey to use as the inlays ( still need clear top coat before fitting) shipibo gimbals AHG XL headband and L pads, underneath pads black aluminium sleeves and PS1000e drivers installed, picture without inlays and picture with them just laid on top to give you some sort of idea of finished look, will be flush with cup once glued and pushed down into place, final buff over and done maybe a slate xl headband from turbulent
Hopefully black woods here tomorrow so I can start again

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Now....

 

[movinIron]

Is it because the PS500e is just too similar to the Hemp and the PS2000e caused neck problems with its weight?

Guys! It’s just 460g (1lbs + a Nickel). That’s nothing.
The HEDDphone = 718g
Audeze LCD-XC = 677g
Rosson RAD-0 = 650g
Abyss AB1266 PHI TC = 640g
Audeze LCD-4Z = 600g
edit: AKG K1000 = 599g (incl. cable)
Sendy Audio Peacock = 578g
Avantone Mp-1 = 550g
T&A Solitaire P = 530g
Audeze LCD-2 Classic = 530g
Final D8000 = 523g
Focal Utopia = 490g
ZMF Auteur = 450g (Silkwood) - 600g (Cocobolo)
Grado PS2000e = 460g (remove the cable and we‘re talking about less than 385g < DT1990pro)
AKG K-812 = 455g
HIFIMan Susvara = 450g
Focal Clear MG = 450g
Beyerdynamic DT1770pro = 440g

Due to a call with Grado support there will be a PS1000x in ‘23.
(But to my regret no small size Professional Series model in planning.)

edit: thanks all of you guys for like Nr. 325 - Love that number!

 

[ledzep]

A gratuity shot for good measure

 

[movinIron]

Didn't like the anthracite satin grey look a bit too much like stock 325x's so went back to bare aluminium with original mesh, the new grills I was going to use took out the surrounds and sprayed satin grey to use as the inlays ( still need clear top coat before fitting) shipibo gimbals AHG XL headband and L pads, underneath pads black aluminium sleeves and PS1000e drivers installed, picture without inlays and picture with them just laid on top to give you some sort of idea of finished look, will be flush with cup once glued and pushed down into place, final buff over and done maybe a slate xl headband from turbulent
Hopefully black woods here tomorrow so I can start again

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Great work!

edit: thanks all of you guys for like Nr. 325 - Love that number!

 

[ESL-1]

Is it because the PS500e is just too similar to the Hemp and the PS2000e caused neck problems with its weight?

The weight surpringly was not the issue on the Grado end. The last components they had they put into the older Chrome cups they had leftover from the PS1000 series and sold them as B stock for just under $2000, super deal but those are probably gone.

I like many I was scared off initially or at least worried in regard to the large metal cups weight. When I finally had a friend’s PS1000 for week I found that my worries we’re for naught as once properly fitted and positioned I found the weight was not a factor unless you started to jump and dance around.
This past weekend I spent a good part of the day listening to the PS2000e without any discomfort or fatigue. The wider leather strap was also a good idea.

I have not heard of any plans for a new PS series but am hoping that might change with time. I am anxious to try the GS3000x again for more than a few days. Might even make a good set of comparisons between the two.

 

[jonathan c]

The weight surpringly was not the issue on the Grado end. The last components they had they put into the older Chrome cups they had leftover from the PS1000 series and sold them as B stock for just under $2000, super deal but those are probably gone.

I like many I was scared off initially or at least worried in regard to the large metal cups weight. When I finally had a friend’s PS1000 for week I found that my worries we’re for naught as once properly fitted and positioned I found the weight was not a factor unless you started to jump and dance around.
This past weekend I spent a good part of the day listening to the PS2000e without any discomfort or fatigue. The wider leather strap was also a good idea.**

I have not heard of any plans for a new PS series but am hoping that might change with time. I am anxious to try the GS3000x again for more than a few days. Might even make a good set of comparisons between the two.

** This is a critical element in the comfort and stability of the PS2000e - which I find to be easy to wear. As @ESL-1 points out, no ‘air windmill guitar chording’ etc…

 

[Chodi]

Finally in the removable cable club

Perhaps some details on how you did that? The only reason I don't buy more Grado's is the cable issue. I can't stand the cable on the one I have. Love the sound though.