[ESL-1]

Cocobolo wood (for GH2) is darker, deeper than other woods.

Pretty….Pretty……

 

[Guts390]

.... keep going. I found that after 150 hours, RS-1x really 'came on song' - regardless of the music played. When that happens for you, putting RS-1x down will be .

It's already hard to put em down. Can hardly wait

 

[plakat]

Cocobolo wood (for GH2) is darker, deeper than other woods.

His GH2 also seems darker than mine… but maybe that’s just after polishing.

 

[TooFrank]

His GH2 also seems darker than mine… but maybe that’s just after polishing.

no it is not the wax. They have been that dark since I bought them as - very shortly after their release.....

 

[Luckyleo]

Vikingatheart: WARNING !!!

I started with SR80i's too, maybe 18 months ago. I absolutely loved them I returned them and upgraded to SR125i's in 2 weeks. Look at my signature.

BEWARE !!

I started with the SR60's I believe in 2006. What a long strange trip it's been! Very rewarding by the way!

Leo

 

[drummerman1]

Started with an SR80X and stayed with an SR80X

 

[Plautus001]

 

[drc73rp]

So today I tried some guy's EQ settings for an SR80 from long ago on my relatively new RS2x and I have to say the sound I was hoping to get to after burn in is what I'm hearing now. I bumped up the lows a little bit and I have to say I'm very much pleased with the sound. Anyone else using EQ in their Grados? Using Roon as player. Let's see if I still feel as enthusiastic about it after a few days.

 

[BobG55]

So today I tried some guy's EQ settings for an SR80 from long ago on my relatively new RS2x and I have to say the sound I was hoping to get to after burn in is what I'm hearing now. I bumped up the lows a little bit and I have to say I'm very much pleased with the sound. Anyone else using EQ in their Grados? Using Roon as player. Let's see if I still feel as enthusiastic about it after a few days.

I use EQ for all of my headphones and have for a few years now. EQ helps accentuate what different headphones may lack in a specific part of the sound. Works for me and I wouldn’t go back to listening without it.

 

[Gradostax fan]

Just to share my enthusiasm over grado rs2x ... its getting better and better until it has the most play time among all of my headphones including staxs.
Sure it doesn't have very meaty bass but its very cohesive sounding. I enjoy listening to Dr dre the chronic album with rs2x

 

[ESL-1]

Just to share my enthusiasm over grado rs2x ... its getting better and better until it has the most play time among all of my headphones including staxs.
Sure it doesn't have very meaty bass but its very cohesive sounding. I enjoy listening to Dr dre the chronic album with rs2x

Sort of wormed its way in?, powerful statement. If you haven’t hit over 100 hours more good is coming your way.

Enjoy………..

 

[drc73rp]

I use EQ for all of my headphones and have for a few years now. EQ helps accentuate what different headphones may lack is a specific part of the sound. Works for me and I wouldn’t go back to listening without it.

I'm having similar positive results with EQ for my 1266 as well. So far because I've managed to "fix" my issues with these headphones I've stopped looking for additional DACs or alternative amps. I hope it stays this way and the effect is real as I'm getting tired of the merry go round with gears to be honest.

 

[jonathan c]

.... a true music listener / aficianado in process of flunking the ASR 'rate gear by charts' certification exam

 

[jonathan c]

• There is a little more going on here than what initially appears.

• Yes, RS-1x and Hemp on the tunes! Courtesy of Violectric HPA V200 !
• On Hemp are L-pads. Fellow Grado Fan Club members know of my expressed dislike of L-pads. Why now?
• The thought occurred to me while I was soaking F-pads in mild dish soap solution (routine maintenance) to try the same for L-pads (which sat in storage). So I did, then rinsed, press-towel dried, air-dried L-pads, put them on Hemp.
• L-pads are now softer, not as stiff, still retain their beveled shape, and do not have that 'aerosol' (?) smell. Far more comfortable (for me). L-pads are now pads, not megaphones. The 'cupped hands, hollow shriek' that tortured me is gone. Sound diffracts through cleaned L-pads without being encumbered or tunneled. And the added millimetre (or few) of distance from ear to driver really adds to spaciousness & soundstage width - without a loss in bass impact. I am stunned & delighted! Hemp sonic achievement has just vaulted to new heights!
• The RS-1x? There as a reference for Hemp. I have another pair of L-pads air-drying 'for' RS-1x. I cannot say that L-pads will replace F-pads on RS-1x; but being in that 'rotation', for me, would be a bonus. L-pads do have a bright future on Hemp, as I see it . A glorious combination!

 

[Guts390]

• There is a little more going on here than what initially appears.
• Yes, RS-1x and Hemp on the tunes! Courtesy of Violectric HPA V200 !
• On Hemp are L-pads. Fellow Grado Fan Club members know of my expressed dislike of L-pads. Why now?
• The thought occurred to me while I was soaking F-pads in mild dish soap solution (routine maintenance) to try the same for L-pads (which sat in storage). So I did, then rinsed, press-towel dried, air-dried L-pads, put them on Hemp.
• L-pads are now softer, not as stiff, still retain their beveled shape, and do not have that 'aerosol' (?) smell. Far more comfortable (for me). L-pads are now pads, not megaphones. The 'cupped hands, hollow shriek' that tortured me is gone. Sound diffracts through cleaned L-pads without being encumbered or tunneled. And the added millimetre (or few) of distance from ear to driver really adds to spaciousness & soundstage width - without a loss in bass impact. I am stunned & delighted! Hemp sonic achievement has just vaulted to new heights!
• The RS-1x? There as a reference for Hemp. I have another pair of L-pads air-drying 'for' RS-1x. I cannot say that L-pads will replace F-pads on RS-1x; but being in that 'rotation', for me, would be a bonus. L-pads do have a bright future on Hemp, as I see it . A glorious combination!

The L pads take a looong time to break in. Without washing them, eventually the oils on your ears do the same thing overtime and soften them up. The pads on my sr325i feel like air. I could sleep with them. But it's worth it imo. The L pads offer a far more dynamic sound than the F pads, but that's only my 2 cents.