[Robherb]

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 Audioquest Dragonfly Cobalt DAC/headphone amp, and I am wondering whether the RS1X might be a step too far for the Dragonfly.

Any thoughts/comments would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you,

Rob (UK)

 

[Stevko]

Ask here:

https://www.head-fi.org/threads/grado-fan-club.530965/

 

[Luckyleo]

Hey there! In my opinion both are great headphones and fortunately (unfortunately) both will work fine with the setup you describe. I think you'll get the biggest bang for your upgrade $$ would be to purchased the 325x. This will be a huge upgrade from SR80s. Once you get to the 325x level, I believe that the improvement found with the RS1x, while noticeable, is not a huge difference like you'll find with the SR80 to 325x. My advice is to save some $$. YMMV of course!! Good luck.

Leo

 

[Robherb]

Ask here:

https://www.head-fi.org/threads/grado-fan-club.530965/

Thank you.

 

[Robherb]

Grado SR-325x is the better option considering the specifications and price.

Many thanks for the reply…

 

[Robherb]

Hey there! In my opinion both are great headphones and fortunately (unfortunately) both will work fine with the setup you describe. I think you'll get the biggest bang for your upgrade $$ would be to purchased the 325x. This will be a huge upgrade from SR80s. Once you get to the 325x level, I believe that the improvement found with the RS1x, while noticeable, is not a huge difference like you'll find with the SR80 to 325x. My advice is to save some $$. YMMV of course!! Good luck.

Leo

Thank you very much for your detailed reply.
Given the 2 opinions offered so far, I think the 325s are a sensible option.
Thanks again,
Rob

 

[Stevko]

Buy a 325 and never look back. I own 2

 

[Robherb]

Buy a 325 and never look back. I own 2

Thank you.
Decision made.
Rob

 

[jroseCT]

325X

 

[HWB3]

The 325's and 80's get a lot of love in the Grado Fan Club thread. I just went from the 225x's to the RS2x's and I'm glad that I did. The Hemp's weren't suggested but they have a lot of fans too. That depends on your budget.

 

[jroseCT]

Interestingly, I moved from the RS2X’s to the 325x’s.

 

[HWB3]

That seems to be a downgrade. With all due respect, why would you do that?