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The Grado RS1 is the masterpiece of the Grado collection, the top-of-the-line product which oozes class both in looks and sound. Utilizing handcrafted mahogany earpieces made using an intricate curing process, Grado has been able to optimize the tonal quality and create a distinct luxurious image for this $700 headphone. Only recently outclassed by the $1000 Grado GS-1000, the RS1 still maintains its own distinct smooth, coherent sound with detailed dynamics.
MSRP $700.00
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- Vented diaphragm
- Wooden air chamber
- UHPLC copper voice coil wire
- UHPLC copper connecting cord
- Tranducer type : dynamic
- Operating principle : open air
- Frequency response : 12-30
- SPL 1mV : 98
- Normal impedance : 32ohms
- Driver matched db : .05
- Weight: 9oz
Recently Grado introduced a smaller counterpart to the RS1, the cheaper ($500) Grado RS2.
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While not widely regarded in North America, those that go Audio-Technica often don't come back. A step closer towards perfection than the ATH-W1000, the Audio-Technica ATH-W5000 continues the closed back line replacing the entry level aluminum shell of the ATH-A700 and 900 with more luxurious wood. Known for their comfort, Audio-Technica's ATH-W5000 is no...
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MSRP $999.00
Released August, 2008
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- closed style helps isolate the listener from their world - where external noise may ruin the listening experience
- like the D-5000 can be found much cheaper than official MSRP
- more refined than the AH-D5000 - possible candidate to challenge the best of the best?
Cons
- much more expensive than the D-5000! Almost double!
- may still be poorly put together much like the AH-D5000
- Still non-suiteble for classical and acoustic music. Despite of having more tremble and providing larger stage, than AH-D5000, it's still lack of it in comparison with Audio-Technica ATH-W5000.
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MSRP $1,399.95
Released January, 2009
Pros
- a further improvement of one of the worlds most popular high end headphone series
- largest dynamic driver - extended frequency response
- cable is detachable and easy to replace
Cons
- extremely expensive
- requires high end sources and amplification to sound its best
- Does in fact have some high-frequency resonances.
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MSRP $549.00
Released --
Pros
- Detailed sound.
- Bass response is perfect for casual or analytical listening.
- Fantastic mid range response.
- No too bright so as to make them fatiguing in long sessions.
- Needs an amp to shine but does not a must.
Cons
- Not the best looking headphones out there.
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