My B-stock pair (SN# 575, the last pair) arrived today. It looks like whatever Grado used for the lettering got "smeared" on the metal cups. Almost like I could buff it out. Here is picture:
Now more importantly, the sound. I haven't heard many Grados, only wooded 225s, late model RS1 stock & balanced and GS1000. I have never liked them. I'm sure it helps that I finally found the system I like but damn I'm glad I bought these. I've listened to some acoustic guitar and now the Decemberists and I like what I'm hearing so far