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Tube amps for Grados
Hello everyone. I would need some tube amp recomendations for grados Grados in question: SR325x currently Tonal balance: balanced/flat/neutral Budget: Im thinking mid range so max 600$ (Would be nice for cheap wordwide shipping) Any help is appreciated. :ksc75smile:- username643827
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- amp grado tube amplifier
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Is it worth the $ . . .
Thinking about a set of Grado SR125x. From what I've heard about them, I think I'd really like the sound signature. However, I noticed Grados don't have removable cables. I'm pretty darn rough on cables. Just how fragile are connectors? Is the fragility of cables and connectors overexagerrated...- MusicMan5
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- grado grado sr125 grado sr125x headphone advice headphones
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Grado GS1000i VS Hifiman Arya V2
Hi everybody, I'm in the middle of my journey in testing, buying, and switching gears and headphones. I own an Hifiman Arya V2 with a Litz balanced cable, a Grado RS2e, and the newly arrived Grado GS1000i which I've read wonders about. The GS1000i is indeed a great headphone, but A/B testing it...- fedebenji
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- arya grado gs1000i hifiman
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Grado gw100x noise bleed
Hey so, I've narrowed down my search a bit but I was wondering if the Grado gw100x still have bad noise bleed like the gw100? It's okay if it has some noise bleed but I really was hoping to be able to use these headphones in an environment like a library. Any advice is appreciated!- bitpawp
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- bluetooth bluetooth wireless headphones grado grado gw100 grado gw100x wireless
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Grado GS3000x Statement Series
The GS3000x houses Grado's most powerful driver inside a metal chamber surrounded by a single body of cocobolo wood. Featuring its new fourth generation X Drivers, the new 52mm speaker is specifically tuned to embrace the tenacity of cocobolo and precision of metal. This speaker design features...- goldwerger
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- grado gs3000x
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Grado SR325X or RS1X
Hello all, I am seeking advice from members regarding my planned next headphone purchase. I am considering the Grado SR325X and the RS1X. I am a fan of the open Grado sound, having owned a pair of original SR80s for over 20 years. I listen to most music now through Tidal Masters via an...- Robherb
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- grado rs1x sr325x
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Best Headphones from $500 to $1,000 for Audiophiles 2022 | Moon Audio
Best Headphones from $500 to $1,000 for Audiophiles 2022 | Moon Audio- MoonAudio
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- audeze best headphones dan clark audio focal grado hifiman moon audio black dragon moon audio reviews moon audio silver dragon product comparison
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Best Headphones under $500 for Audiophiles 2022 | Moon Audio
Best Headphones under $500 for Audiophiles 2022 | Moon Audio- MoonAudio
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- audeze grado headphones advice headphones comparison hifiman moon audio moon audio black dragon sennheiser sony
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Closed over-ear headphones Ultrasone Edition 9, Signature Pro and Signature Master - the vintage experts
It was in 2008 when, after the good test of the Ultrasone Edition 9 in Stereoplay, I received a pair from my trusted dealer together with the headphone amplifier C.E.C. HD53 to test at home. Although I already had a rather warm and sonorous playing CD player with the Trigon Recall I at that...- VinMAC
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- grado ultrasone vintage
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New Grado's? Looking for an upgrade!
Hi all, Been a while since I've been on the forums. I have a pair of Gen1 LCD-2's and a first run Cavalli Liquid Carbon which I love thanks to the advise I got here. But now I'm looking to upgrade my old Grado SR225e's. Since headphones.com doesn't carry many Grado's and I don't believe any...- vanhiel
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- grado headphone reccomendation reccomendations
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- Forum: Introductions, Help and Recommendations
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Grado 325i vs 325x, and earpads
Hello. VERY infrequent poster here. Not really an "expert," but I do love good-sounding music. I found some old headphones that I hadn't worn in years, An old SR80 and SR325i. I was thinking of getting them repaired by a Grado-certified technician, since they both are in dire need of repairs...- Corvin25
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- earpads grado pads sr325 sr325i sr80
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RS2e Driver 'Quick Fix'?
Hi, Head-Fi! First time poster, here. I recently picked up a pair of used RS2e's for a really good price, with the caveat that the left driver is a bit messed up. It really can only reproduce the very upper end of the mids and treble. The lower spectrum is completely absent. I've determined...- Clobes
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- driver fix grado rs2e
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Grado RS1X or Audeze LCD 2 Classic for classic rock / metal?
Hello, finally got permission for christmas from wife to step into audio world ;) So I went ahead and narrowed down choice of headphones to these two models: Grado RS1X and LCD 2 Classic. Which one of these would suit better genre of classic rock / metal (think for example queen bohemian...- Grothmog
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- audeze audeze lcd 2 classic classic rock grado grado rs1e headphone headphone advice recommandation recommendation-request recommendations/help
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Grado SR325x
Images and description copied verbatim from https://gradolabs.com/headphones/prestige-series/item/131-sr325x. Transducer Type: Dynamic Operating Principle: Open Air Frequency Response: 18 - 24,000 hz SPL 1mW: 99.8 dB Nominal Impedance: 38 ohms Driver Matched dB: .05 dB The Sound of Metal... -
Sennheiser HD 6XX Headphone Connectors and Using Grado Extension Cable
Hello, I have two related questions: 1. So I just ordered a Sennheiser HD 6XX from Drop. In some instances, I’m going to need to use an extension cable with them, so I’m looking at the one from Grado. However, the Grado cable is meant for a 1/4” connector, meaning I’d have to use the 1/8” to...- The Fourth Doctor
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- extension cable grado hd 6xx senneheiser
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Grado lettering wearing off and how to fix
So I've my SR325x headphones about a week and noticed the paint that indicates left or right ear and also some on the cans themselves was wearing. I messaged them yesterday. And they asked for pics. Got a response back this morning saying they use Sharpie Permanent Silver Markers to touch...- Elujans
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- grado sharpie marker worn paint
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New Grado SR-225X loaner program
Hi All, We are now taking requests for participation in our new Grado SR-225X loaner program. Same rules as always... the SR-225X will ship out by Friday of this week to the first one to sign up. Loaner Program Rules: Send your name and address, telephone number and your Head-Fi user name...- Todd
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- grado grado labs grado labs sr225x
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Any worthy competitors to Grado SR80x in that price range?
Any worthy competitors to Grado SR80x in that price range? I have the SR60i now and also would like to know if the SR80x is worth upgrading to, or if they'll sound quite similar in terms of raw SQ. The source would be a laptop headphone jack - not sure if a DAC/amp is worth it for something this...- sennheiserhd485
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- grado grado sr80x grado-sr60i-headphones sr60i
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Grado SR-325 Custom Build ( w/ freq response change? )
Finished product detachable cable mod ( pretty much the only stock part left on these is the drivers from the SR-325s. I did some baseline measurements of the original 325 pair using grado style foam pads and a post mod test with the same pads. I noted a distinct shift in frequency response...- openfly
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- grado headphone measurements modded resin
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Howdie from another new member (Grado fan, tube virgin)
Hi HFF Started down the rabbit hole of headphone and tube amp exploration. I'm a Grado fan (SR60, SR225e) and looking for my first tube amp that is less than $200 to tame the high-end of my headphones. Funny as I really didn't consider the high-end and sibilance till learning more. Knowledge...- hamcha
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- grado newbie tube haadphone amps vacuum tube headphone amp
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Grado HP2i
Bought used. This is the first Grado model. Improved by Joseph Grado- carboncopy
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- grado grado hp-2
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GRADO sr325e + integrated amp: DAC or not?
Hello, I'm finally the owner of a pair of GRADO sr325e, which I use to drive with my PC, connected to an old Harman/Kardon HK6300. I'm generally happy with the sound, but I'm wondering whether I should buy an external DAC (like a Schiit Modi or iFi ZEN) to gain more detail. I'm not quite sure...- Desta1972
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- dac grado grado 325e
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