I am missing that Grado sound. I have been off the Grado train for months. I thought I had misplaced my RS1-E's, but low and behold they were tucked away in my closet. I also have a pair of Hemps, old cable model that has a faulty cable and makes no sound out of one of the drivers. I am...

This is why whenever I do, if I ever do buy a Grado it’s when they are new. But I’ve had the smells good n’ freshly new ones break down on me as well. I feel I have nothing add to this page for time time being. Take care everyone.

I’m not. What’s the point? Only 5 available.. let’s see them go for 15 grand on “the bay” within the end of this year. Total missed opportunity on Grados part not releasing a full follow up to one of their beloved models.

I bought Grado Rs1e’s “new” from moon audio a few years ago. They were clearly not new. And were fully broken in on arrival. They sprayed that “new product smell” chemical spray all over the cable extension cable which is included with rs1e and it was the only thing that smelled new in the...

That’s what I’m saying. No point in kissing your dealer’s ass, unless you have plenty of extra cash to spare. I wouldn’t let them pull that crap on me I don’t care if it was my best friend.

I can agree with that completely, but there is a trend from what I read online anyways of people who are not happy with the Grado sound so might be best to spend just a bit to step your feet into the water and see if you like how it feels.. at the same time if I had the money and was totally...

Part of the fun of them is going up the chain.. for me anyways.. however it’s also fun to stick to the prestige series and know you got great phones for the money.. and just great phones. Period. if you get 3000x first it will feel mandatory to get their highest offering from the years coming...

Honestly I would get an entry level model and see how you get along with their sound signature… and if you really like it, then by all means go up the ladder as high as you want. In my personal experience, I get more than adequate sound and volume from a dongle off a phone so they don’t really...

This is why whenever I buy headphones I always buy new.. to much of a risk.. people tend to not take care of things very well like headphones.. too much of a gamble for me.. sounds like it is more than consmetics that is the problem.. sounds like a nightmare.. well hope you can get it figured out..

You know what I think you might be right about that. Now that I think about it I don’t think my big Rs1-e box had any seal on it. Dang man if I were you I would explain the situation with your dealer and see if you can get your money back and use that on a pair you would be more comfortable...

Horror stories like this for top of the line headphones.. were they sealed in the box? I would return them right away if they were not sealed not even test them out if it were me. I’m thinking 60x or 80x next week.. the only difference between the two models is the 80x has destressed drivers...

No more dangerous than listening to a full blown car sound system at extreme levels.. where even the sound of a semi truck horn be damned….

The only headphones that truly took me to the moon were ultrasones.. practically had outer body experiences with those and sitting around with my jaw open all day, I think there is such a thing as sounding too good as well. Can’t focus on a damn thing else lol. I think Grado is the sweet spot...

It’s really weird with Grados for me. When I first got my ps500e and my rs1e at different times. I was blown away like never before when I first heard them. Then after using them for a while I switched back and forth playing cds between the higher end models and the 80e’s and hearing...

Talked to Grado about getting my Hemps repaired. I am sending them in tomorrow, which will be much cooler out, it is scorching hot here in central Illinois right now.. they would be putting the braided cable on my v1 hemps. Which, in all reality is their true “pandemic headphone.” And was...

Personally the best headphone amp I ever heard was the Vorzuge Pure II. It tamed the highs, brought out the mids even fuller in the most natural way.. and the bass was godly,

Nice. I will have to try someday. Had a tube stereo integrated 20 years ago and have great memories with it. But never have tried one with headphones.

Have not ever had the pleasure of trying a tube headphone amp.. I have heard that it produces some amazing bass from certain headphones.. is the midrange sweeter?

I would say that you definitely get a bump in bass. The difference in the progressions of updates to the driver versions is a topic unto itself and some people prefer the older drivers while some people prefer the newer ones. I don’t know how much better it would be but it would definitely be...

Anybody have any experience with L pads on the prestige X line of headphones? Didn’t know if they were a good match with them or not. In particular in between the sr60x and 225x is what I am referring to. Thanks!

On another listen.. the Koss headphones give a general good full specrtum of sound but the Grados have a glowing midrange and a more rich sound which elevates the mind and soul when listening to music. Like buying more expensive guitars with finer woods and materials, the same could be said...

I’m getting all day comfort on my Koss kph40 with Yaxi Pads and 90% as good of sound so I’m satisfied.

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I had the v1. The cable broke on it, but I Used them a lot rocking in a rocking chair for about 2 and a half years. Grado started selling the v2’s and decided to try them out but the dealer was confused on what they were selling to me and sold me another pair of v1’s. I sold them. And now I...