[plakat]

Anybody handy? I cant remove these tight screws even with a vise grip for leverage. I tried both directions too just in case.

I want to remove and plop drivers into SR60.

Hm, maybe a drop of MOS2 oil at the side of the screw head?

 

[Bostonears]

Anybody handy? I cant remove these tight screws even with a vise grip for leverage. I tried both directions too just in case.

I want to remove and plop drivers into SR60.

Your screwdriver might be able to get more grip on the screw head using some Solder-It - ScrewGrab Friction Gel.

 

[Philimon]

Hm, maybe a drop of MOS2 oil at the side of the screw head?

Ill look into that. Thanks

Your screwdriver might be able to get more grip on the screw head using some Solder-It - ScrewGrab Friction Gel.

Ive got grip, just not enough torque apparently. Thanks though

 

[TooFrank]

A while ago I did. The GH2 is warmer to me, the RS2x offers maybe a bit more details, and more treble overall. Did not hear them back to back recently, so I have to pass on minute differences.

FWIW: For me it would be similar characteristics for GH2 vs RS1x, the latter being somewhat more detailed (haven’t heard the RS2x though)

 

[plakat]

FWIW: For me it would be similar characteristics for GH2 vs RS1x, the latter being somewhat more detailed (haven’t heard the RS2x though)

I'd add that the RS1x has less bass than both the GH2 and the RS2x with GH2 > RS2x > RS1x in that regard.
The RS1x has the most focus on the mids of those three

 

[Shane D]

I'd add that the RS1x has less bass than both the GH2 and the RS2x with GH2 > RS2x > RS1x in that regard.
The RS1x has the most focus on the mids of those three

That is kind of sad to hear. Every so often I see a deal on an RS1X and am tempted. There is a used one on CAM and an open box at a store I frequent. I LOVE my GH2's (actually wearing them right now), but I couldn't go with less bass.

 

[jonathan c]

That is kind of sad to hear. Every so often I see a deal on an RS1X and am tempted. There is a used one CAM and an open box at a store I frequent. I LOVE my GH2's (actually wearing them right now), but I couldn't go with less bass.

I still say that because of its triwood construction and new 'x' generation driver, RS1x requires the most / lenghtiest break-in period -- affecting bass propagation inter alia. Certainly, my RS1x with Icon Audio HP8 is not bass deficient!

 

[Shane D]

I still say that because of its triwood construction and new 'x' generation driver, RS1x requires the most / lenghtiest break-in period -- affecting bass propagation inter alia. Certainly, my RS1x with Icon Audio HP8 is not bass deficient!

How would you compare it to your GH2, bass wise?

 

[jonathan c]

How would you compare it to your GH2, bass wise?

Bass in GH2 is a bit stronger. GH2 has a warmer overall tonal balance.

 

[jonathan c]

Speaking of GH2, or of Grados in general: here is an inexpensive ($149* black, $159* silver) headphone amplifier that pairs uncannily well :

[Schiit Vali 3, tube is Tesla 6CC42.]
* Price excludes shipping, taxes, tube upgrades.

 

[plakat]

Speaking of GH2, or of Grados in general: here is an inexpensive ($149* black, $159* silver) headphone amplifier that pairs uncannily well : [Schiit Vali 3, tube is Tesla 6CC42.]
* Price excludes shipping, taxes, tube upgrades.

I currently consider the Asgard 3, the class A mode used for lower output should work well for Grados I think. Did you try that one as well?

 

[HWB3]

The Asgard 3 does works well with my Grados. My Vali 3 comes on Monday and I'm looking forward to trying that one out. It's gotten a lot of love.

 

[jonathan c]

I currently consider the Asgard 3, the class A mode used for lower output should work well for Grados I think. Did you try that one as well?

I have not.

 

[Philimon]

I like SR60 (F-pads) (again). Definitely some forward lower treble that is fun upon first listen but fatiguing over long listens which is how I imagine classic Grado. Cheap SR60 like cheap Porta Pro in that the bass extends and sounds very nice considering price and small form factor. a/b comparison against 325x and Porta Pro would interesting.

For removing stubborn Nakamichi screws I ordered some penetrant oil and mini-ratchet set. Thanks!

edit: SR60 reminds me very much of Nak SP-7 if SR60 were closed-back. Discerning small differences will take more listening and careful comparison but Im not inclined as both a little fatiguing due to forward upper mids to lower treble, SR60 less so but I think thats totally due to effect of open-back vs closed-back. Grado knew how to make SP-7 sing.

ymmv

also edit

 

[Philimon]

Grado knew how to make SP-7 sing.

To clarify that was a joke at expense of us grado FANS. HP-1000 is one of the all-time greats and I love my Grado!

imo

edit!