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Description
The RS-1 is the Masterpiece of the Grado collection, the Top Of The Range product which oozes class both in looks and sound.
Featuring handcrafted Mahongany earpieces made using an intricate curing process, Grado has been able to optimize the tonal quality. The RS1 uses dynamic transducers in an open-air configuration, the cups being open-backed. The result is a smooth, coherent sound with detailed dynamics. Frequency response ranges from 12-30 kHz and the drivers are matched to 0.05dB. Weighing 9oz, the headphones are an example of the wonder of mother nature with a gorgeous, honey-colored look.
Vented diaphragm
Wooden air chamber
UHPLC copper voice coil wire
UHPLC copper connecting cord
Specification
Tranducer type : Dynamic
Operating principle : Open air
Frequency response: 12-30 K Hz
SPL 1mV: 98
Normal impedance: 32ohms
Driver matched: db .05.
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EDITORS' PICK! The chassis on these audiophile classics are handcrafted from cured mahogany, making them both light and dynamic. Amazing sonic detail, marvel at the clarity of your Steely Dan records. And thanks to a fully open design, you can have a conversation without reaching for the volume knob.
- Paul Boutlin, Wired Magazine
From their honey-hued mahogany earpieces to the ultra-pure, oxygen-free copper voice coils, the RS1 headphones ooze old-world craftsmanship. These headphones offer a sound that's warm, smooth and dynamic, revealing otherwise-hidden detail.
- James Willcox, Mercedes Benz Magazine
The RS1's are the only product ever nominated by STEREOPHILE for their "PRODUCT OF THE YEAR" distinction, two years in a row!
"I say that the RS1 is a Masterpiece."
- Ken Kessler, HI-FI NEWS - RECORD REVIEW
Rated Class "A" on STEREOPHILE'S recommended components list.
"It's rare that any audio product can come along and simply bowl me over. In this case, I yeild."
-Jack English, STEREOPHILE Vol.19, No.7
"I would urge any serious headphone listener to audition this Grado RS1." -John Borwick, Gramophone
"One of the years awesome high-end audio achievements"
-Ken Kessler, Robb Report
"The RS1 offers something so stunning that price becomes irrelevant"
-Gavin Isaacs, Audio Video
"If you value headphone listening enough to consider buying a reference dynamic, then you should audition the RS1's."
-Wes Philips, STEREOPHILE Vol.19, No.7
"I can honestly say that there is no better sounding headphone than the Grado RS1"
-Corey Greenberg, Home Theater Vol.3, No.5
"I'm very impressed with it" said Wes Phillips, an editor at Stereophile magazine who is evaluating the headset for next month's issue. "John introduces things that monster companies can't produce."
Excerpt / New York Times / 8/18/96 / Mark Cohen
"We've always had bit of a headphone fettish at What Hi-Fi? We're often talking about how they can create your own private universe, plug directly into your favorite piece of music. Now we've heard the Grado RS1s, and our fettish has become an epic, full blown love affair. Ooooh..."
What Hi-Fi
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Reviewer: An Audio HiFi fan from Germany
Details: GRADO RS-1
Grado RS-1 = a well known classic.
After 60 hours of break-in time they do really shine. Great phone, like already stated by many others. Maybe one weakness: when listening at extreme loud levels the little bit overemphasized range around 2kHz, narrows down the soundstage a bit...but a digital equalizer can easily overcome this little problem.
Great phone, for me on par with my HD650s, although the 2 sound really different. |
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