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The second latest addition to the Grado family, the $500 Grado RS2 is the little brother of the RS1. Although a miniature version of the Grado RS1 (with a smaller air chamber) they still maintain an overall sound that is pure Grado: warm harmonic color, full bodied vocals, excellent dynamics and ultra smooth top end. These truly are an audiophile's dream.
MSRP $500.00
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Features
- Vented diaphragm
- Wooden air chamber
- UHPLC copper voice coil wire
- UHPLC copper connecting cord
- Tranducer type : dynamic
- Operating principle : open air
- Frequency response : 14-28
- SPL 1mV : 98
- Normal impedance : 32ohms
- Driver matched db : .05
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Competitors
MSRP $699.99
Released June, 2006
Pros
- designed for comfort (many high end headphones
aren't)
- leather earpads with large area disperse pressure
- magnesium frame structure adds to comfort by making the headphones lighter than they look
Cons
- strange look
- doesn't compare to older Sony high-end models
- very few upgrades over the MDR-SA3000, same drivers and body
Grado RS2
vs.
Sony MDR-SA5000
MSRP $400.00
Released January, 2001
Pros
- was the top-of-the-line AKG headphone until the recent addition of the K702
- some of the best highs of any headphone
- Very detailed sound.
Cons
- Needs a dedicated headphone amp to shine.
- 1000+ hours of break-in time.
- The auto adjusting headband is great but has a plastic strip which threatins to break.
Grado RS2
vs.
AKG K 701
MSRP $260.00
Released --
The HD 580 is a top class open dynamic stereo HiFi/professional headphone. The advanced design of the diaphragm avoids resonant frequencies. The HD 580 can be connected directly to HiFi systems of the highest quality, in particular DAT, DCC, and CD players. This headphone is an ideal choice for the professional recording engineer recording...
Grado RS2
vs.
Sennheiser HD 580
MSRP $450.00
Released January, 2009
Pros
- Detailed sound
- Fantastic mid range response
- Bass response is perfect for casual or analytical listening
Cons
- The looks
- The Price is only an option when your going for this kind of sound quality
- The quality of the standard cable, it tends to break just under the ear-parts.
Grado RS2
vs.
Sennheiser HD 600
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.
Grado RS2
vs.
Sennheiser HD 650
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Pros
- gorgeous headphone - truly classic
Cons
- very expensive
- can dent more easily than the plastic or metal of cheaper models
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