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They're extremely source sensitive. The E-MU1212 soundcard gets a lot of praise for $200 at Headfi. I picked up one up at Musician's Friend during that $100 sale, and the HP-2 sounds unacceptable out of it and an M3 amp. Differences were far from small.

Thrice any pics of your Bottlehead?

Hmm...this is the first time I heard this in a Grado the sound actually sounds 3D similar to the K1000, HE90, Omega 2. By this I mean it has some serious depth. At this stage I think I could sell everything except for the HP-2, K1000 and be very happy.

Son of a bitch I missed it again. In my defense I was listening to music Was tonights better than the last 3? I thought last weeks was actually decent.

If I could attend any meet, it would probably be either a Canada/Ontario meet or a San Fran meet

I admit right now they sound a bit too neutral out of the DA10's all discrete amp. These probably will get even better with a tube/hybrid amp.

I understand how he didn't like it. I saw it on opening night knowing absolutely nothing about the movie. My friend and I saw that Steve Carrell was in it and expected something like Anchorman meets Roadtrip...so our expectations weren't exactly high I gave the DVD to my parents and my mom liked it and my dad called it silly. I know a few critics are already calling it the Rushmore of the 21st Century....

I have the GS-1000 in my worst sounding list I can see how people think that with flats. Muddy sounds really harsh, I would say congested.

I like having the HP-2, but I would an HP-1 for collection purposes. I'm really fascinated by Grados and Grado history. Four years ago when I was roped into hifi headphones it was the Grado SR-60 that did it, so Grados are pretty special to me.

HP-1 = polarity switches. Supposed to be useful in a recording environment where the polarity might be switched on the recording equipment. Most people say they can't tell the difference between +, - or +/- . Also the HP-1 is supposed to be harder to drive (requiring more current) supposedly due to the polarity switches. And most people (from what I read) say the HP-1 doesn't extend as high as the HP-2. HP-2 = standard version most readily available. HP-3 = drivers not matched as closely. John Grado said 85% the sound of the HP-2. But rumor has it late into production the drivers were matched just as good as the HP-2, and many labeled HP-3 were actually HP-2. IIRC if it's an HP-3 it says HP-3 in sharpie where the pads go. HP-3 was $100 cheaper than the HP-2.

A sweet looking forward to the phono stage

RS-1 originally flats. PS-1 always came with bowls. HP-1000 always came with flats. But some people believe that Grado changed the sound of the RS-1 when they moved from flats to bowls so you may not get the same results. My HP-2 came with bowls, flats and HD414 yellow pads. I tried the bowls on them and it sounded pretty bad compared to the flats. Not un-listenable bad, but obvious that they were designed with flats.

Yup both good movies. Didn't get much press but I loved The Life Aquatic.

My favorite movie of 2006. And not because it was 'indie' or anything...it was just the most enjoyable to me. Oh yes I'm a dark comedy fan, sort of a Wes Anderson fanboy.

IIRC balanced Zana Deux

Yeah I know most people say the HP-2 sounds better. It would just be cool to have since they're getting more and more expensive. I mean this is just crazy, so much clarity yet they sound incredibly fun at the same time. Also the craftsmanship is really nice, once you push the cups to a certain position they don't move around unlike the plasic/wood counterparts.

The guys just crazy in love with them because he hasn't heard better. Honestly anyone that thinks they can give a 100% evaluation of the K1000 at a meet has some screws loose. I've settled on the Grado/AKG sound as well. I would really like to tweak my K340 to do classical. The HD650 have the edge right now, and I can't use the K1000 at all times since they're so open.

I know you told me to give them some time before I pass judgment, but seriously these can do rock! If I ever find a decent deal on an HP-1 I'm jumping on it.

Tell this to PiccoloNamek

Because it's alright for her to buy a $600 pair of shoes Many thanks to Ken (Toonie). I've only listened to one album so far: Porcupine Tree - Deadwing (prog with loud/soft songs) I really know and love this album, and right now I'm hearing a clarity I have not heard in any other Grado. Only the K1000. But I'm also hearing a certain weight to the electric guitar that I have never heard on this album. And Steven Wilson sounds clear as day. Also this is the hardest hitting bass I have experienced (save for the PS-1), maybe it's because I'm using flats, but even the HF-1 doesn't hit this hard Very impressive!

At least you got a custom title out of it

Grado SR-60 nevermind the SR-60 doesn't have that much bass. Maybe PX100?

I've recommended the 1.5 hour pilot "miniseries" of Battlestar Galactica to friends. Some of them are still watching the show, and some of them aren't after some of the weirdness of mid/end season 2. The miniseries is really good.

Season one of 24 was very good. But I agree with Nate that two and three were pretty lack luster. I'm half way through four right now.

How can I get free stuff from China? I'm a good person, I take care of the elderly