Shell of Light
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Aren't these things almost ready to be shipped? Why is there still no new information being released?
New Grado GH1 headphone available for pre order at TTVJAudio!!!
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"So, John and Jonathan acquired a tree. See the picture!
The wood from that tree is now being prepared to become the GH1, the first limited edition of the new Grado Heritage Series."
lmao
Todd,
Is there any hint that it'll be a semi-closed back like the very limited Bushmills (wish I secured a pair).
As always, many thanks.
Is there any hint that it'll be a semi-closed back like the very limited Bushmills (wish I secured a pair).
As always, many thanks.
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Picture from Grado's own Linked-in page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/grado-labs
From the picture it's obvious that these phones are open-backed. From the looks of it they're shipped with the plastic gimbals, probably putting them somewhere in Bushmills-territory (which I woulda bought if they were made from Ardbeg ex-sherry casks
). The cup design seems slightly different, altho not by much. Let's hope the real difference is in the drivers and not in the limited amount 
From the picture it's obvious that these phones are open-backed. From the looks of it they're shipped with the plastic gimbals, probably putting them somewhere in Bushmills-territory (which I woulda bought if they were made from Ardbeg ex-sherry casks
). The cup design seems slightly different, altho not by much. Let's hope the real difference is in the drivers and not in the limited amount 
Harry Manback
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If they go cheap on these, I hope we get enough notice to cancel preorders. I'm not paying $650 for the "name" or the "cool factor". I expect RS1i sound, connectors, adapter, and an extension cable. Some sort of storage is in order instead of the typical grado cheap box. They HAVE to sound good and by good i mean much better than an RS1e. Otherwise ill put that 650 back in the HD800 fund.
Seems as though an update is overdue. Anything surfacing of late?
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Dammit I thought that the headphones were shaped like a tree trunk. My bad.
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Harry Manback
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On sale now at 4ourears. Very little info given. I doubt that we will get a full package like the RS1. No mention of adapter, plug size, or extension cable. Appears to be an inflated RS1e. Sigh.
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Inflated? I thought they were $50 cheaper than the RS1e, and we still don't know exactly (or anything) about how well/bad and different they will perform.
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Any info on which drivers they are using? Are these basically just an Rs2e with Maple cups and a $155 higher price tag?
Harry Manback
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Wildcatstare over in the Grado Fan Club thread has said that Todd says they sound great. I guess he got an advance set. Todd isn't giving out any details or photos that I've seen yet though.
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Here you go...
Grado GH-1 Headphone
The Grado GH-1 headphone is the newest creation from Grado Labs. The first in the Grado Heritage series, the GH-1 is made from a maple tree cut down in Brooklyn, NY and purchased by John and his son Jonathan. Maple has long been an audiophile favorite wood of choice for its sonic qualities. And it not only looks very nice but also sounds great on the GH-1. The GH-1 is also a limited edition – you can only get some many ear cups out of one tree…
The GH-1 comes with a black leather headband and the Grado L Cushions. It is terminated with a 1/8” mini jack on a 6 ft. cable with a supplied ¼” adapter. They are lightweight and comfortable.
But most importantly they sound very good. The bottom end is tight and delivers impact. Listening to Donald Fagen’s Morph The Cat shows off its bass capabilities. The bass is recorded deep and impactful with good definition and that shows up in the GH-1s.
The mids are smooth and sweet. Vocals flow effortlessly – both male and female. And the highs are detailed without being bright. There is no harsh in the GH-1 - instruments are easily singled out as are vocals – even in complex passages.
There is a lot to like about the GH-1! I can listen to these phones for hours comfortably and fatigue free. They look good, feel good and sound great.
Expect 50-100 hours of break in but I thought they were pretty darn good straight out of the box.
Grado Labs has made some great headphones over the years and the GH-1 will long be remembered as one of those that stand out as special.
There is no headphone that I have sold that pleased everyone. The GH-1 will not be the exception. I could personally live with it as my headphone if I had to. I can highly recommend the GH-1 and stand by it with my 30 day money back guarantee.
Because they are limited edition I think they also will carry some collectors value but I recommend them strictly on their sound.
Todd
Grado GH-1 Headphone
The Grado GH-1 headphone is the newest creation from Grado Labs. The first in the Grado Heritage series, the GH-1 is made from a maple tree cut down in Brooklyn, NY and purchased by John and his son Jonathan. Maple has long been an audiophile favorite wood of choice for its sonic qualities. And it not only looks very nice but also sounds great on the GH-1. The GH-1 is also a limited edition – you can only get some many ear cups out of one tree…
The GH-1 comes with a black leather headband and the Grado L Cushions. It is terminated with a 1/8” mini jack on a 6 ft. cable with a supplied ¼” adapter. They are lightweight and comfortable.
But most importantly they sound very good. The bottom end is tight and delivers impact. Listening to Donald Fagen’s Morph The Cat shows off its bass capabilities. The bass is recorded deep and impactful with good definition and that shows up in the GH-1s.
The mids are smooth and sweet. Vocals flow effortlessly – both male and female. And the highs are detailed without being bright. There is no harsh in the GH-1 - instruments are easily singled out as are vocals – even in complex passages.
There is a lot to like about the GH-1! I can listen to these phones for hours comfortably and fatigue free. They look good, feel good and sound great.
Expect 50-100 hours of break in but I thought they were pretty darn good straight out of the box.
Grado Labs has made some great headphones over the years and the GH-1 will long be remembered as one of those that stand out as special.
There is no headphone that I have sold that pleased everyone. The GH-1 will not be the exception. I could personally live with it as my headphone if I had to. I can highly recommend the GH-1 and stand by it with my 30 day money back guarantee.
Because they are limited edition I think they also will carry some collectors value but I recommend them strictly on their sound.
Todd
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