[Philimon]

I sent in a blown vintage 325 around same time as you and realized today that I might have the same cable as you, it measures about 5mm thick. Is this any indication of the 4 conductor cable vs the 8?

Grado customer support was mum on the subject when I asked how to differentiate cables and drivers.

325x cable on left, “80x” cable on right:

Ill try asking Grado for some clarification, again. Will update.

I did a quick cable diameter measure with naked eye and ruler, sorry no calipers. 325x ~7mm, “80x” ~5mm.

 

[jonathan c]

Grado customer support was mum on the subject when I asked how to differentiate cables and drivers.

325x cable on left, “80x” cable on right:




Ill try asking Grado for some clarification, again. Will update.

If you go to '4ourears.com' or to 'gradolabs.com', scroll down in the Prestige Series section, 325x is described as having 8-conductor cable while 80x is described as having 4-conductor cable.

 

[Philimon]

If you go to '4ourears.com' or to 'gradolabs.com', scroll down in the Prestige Series section, 325x is described as having 8-conductor cable while 80x is described as having 4-conductor cable.

So youre saying they replaced Mr.Sneis’s 8-core cable with a 4-core cable?

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@Mr.Sneis Try messaging Grado customer support. When I did the same in your situation they advised me to send to them for evaluation and for possible correction. Ive not followed through yet. I was going to compare my “80x” vs 325x first…

 

[jonathan c]

So youre saying they replaced Mr.Sneis’s 8-core cable with a 4-core cable?

No. That is indeterminate for me. Mr. Sneis sent in a vintage 325. I do not know what core cable was originally used in that.

 

[Philimon]

No. That is indeterminate for me. Mr. Sneis sent in a vintage 325. I do not know what core cable was used in that.

Good point.
According to Grado History thread the 8-core cable wasnt introduced until i-series.

 

[jonathan c]

YES! Without question! I have both the GS2000e and the current flagship, GS3000x. I prefer the GE2000e, as to me it is brighter and more spacious while having good bass. However, there are several who discount the GS2000e as having a “wonky” response, so I may be in the minority or off in left field. ***I also have the Grado “forever” flagship, the PS2000e, which I would place ahead of both.***

Oh, and I have 22 other Grados! See my signature for a link to comparison of some.

***

 

[pkay]

YES! Without question! I have both the GS2000e and the current flagship, GS3000x. I prefer the GE2000e, as to me it is brighter and more spacious while having good bass. However, there are several who discount the GS2000e as having a “wonky” response, so I may be in the minority or off in left field. I also have the Grado “forever” flagship, the PS2000e, which I would place ahead of both.

Oh, and I have 22 other Grados! See my signature for a link to comparison of some.

Arghhhh... I found a new set of ps2000e on sale here. I have a serious syndrome now...

 

[plakat]

Arghhhh... I found a new set of ps2000e on sale here. I have a serious syndrome now...

Be strong!

 

[alexdemaet]

Arghhhh... I found a new set of ps2000e on sale here. I have a serious syndrome now...

There's one for sale in Belgium
https://www.2dehands.be/v/audio-tv-en-foto/hoofdtelefoons/m2087132818-grado-ps2000e
1200 euro bid start. 1600 buy now.

And another one in France https://www.club-hifi.com/forum/top...text=category-Petites+annonces+>+Casques+hifi

 

[pkay]

There's one for sale in Belgium
https://www.2dehands.be/v/audio-tv-en-foto/hoofdtelefoons/m2087132818-grado-ps2000e
1200 euro bid start. 1600 buy now.

And another one in France https://www.club-hifi.com/forum/topics/grado-ps2000e?context=category-Petites+annonces+>+Casques+hifi

Sorry too late.. my fingers already pulled the trigger

 

[funkymartyn]

I am wondering if these are legit. Seems to have a 3.5mm plug and 1/8” adapter. Thought these ones came with an 1/8” plug.

Any thoughts

Don't know if anyone mentioned yet but the early version was the larger tip. With the flexible short adapter to use for 3.5m . The newer , E , version was when they went 3.5m direct , then with a gold adaptor. Your grado don't show the , E , . But they could be the early. 325is . Silver . The early , E , really. They look genuine

 

[joseph69]

There's one for sale in Belgium
https://www.2dehands.be/v/audio-tv-en-foto/hoofdtelefoons/m2087132818-grado-ps2000e
1200 euro bid start. 1600 buy now.

And another one in France https://www.club-hifi.com/forum/topics/grado-ps2000e?context=category-Petites+annonces+>+Casques+hifi

Found my BNIB NOS PS1000 in Belgium--which I will be receiving today.

 

[alexdemaet]

Congratulations !

 

[joseph69]

Congratulations !

Likewise--enjoy!
Only on ~5hrs of sleep so let me rephrase that--thank you!

 

[alexdemaet]

I am sure you all know how to search audio gear on the Internet. Iam m using Hifishark.com