Our Phone Hours
"Full-bodied Sound"The new e-Series version of the Grado RS2 Reference Series headphone continues the evolution from the original model RS2 through the award-winning RS2i to the latest enhanced version, the RS2e. The RS2e is the little brother of the RS1e but is just as aesthetically pleasing, now utilizing Grado's proprietary curing process that gives a new, lighter look. The RS2e has a 1.72" driver and uses the e-Series eight-conductor cable design. The hand-crafted mahogany utilizes new advanced damping treatments that help control and dissipate resonances. The RS2e still maintains an overall sound that is pure Grado, with warm harmonic colors, rich full-bodied vocals, excellent dynamics, and an ultra-smooth top end. These truly are an audiophile's dream. The Grado RS2e weighs a mere 9 ounces, so it's exceptionally light on the ear. The flexible hand-stitched leather headband is super comfortable and easy to adjust for any ears. "Big-hearted Sound""It's the full-bodied sound – especially the luscious, rich resonant bass – that makes the Grado 'phones special," reports Sam Telling in a Stereophile review of the original model RS2. "The RS2s' big-hearted sound won us over," notes audiophile guru Steve Guttenberg at CNET.com. "The combination of an engrossing film and an impressive set of headphones made it feel as though the RS-2s disappeared and the sound seemed to be coming from far outside the actual confines of the headphones." New 'e' Version EnhancementsThese classic mahogany favorites have been improved from top to bottom end. Every single component and material used in the 'e' version of Grado's Reference Series headphones has been upgraded and optimized for sensational sound. The mahogany wood now undergoes a new proprietary curing process that enhances its natural tone properties. Wood, being a product of nature, is subject to variations in density and other properties. The curing process ensures consistency of the signature Grado sound. Rhodium, the most expensive precious metal on earth, is employed in The e-Series headphones to prevent corrosion on connectors and unwanted graininess in your music. The new driver cone geometry tracks frequencies with unequaled precision, and the coil has been fine-tuned for symmetry throughout the full range. One thing Grado didn't change is the traditional appearance that Grado fans cherish. The open-back form factor of the RS-series headphones produces a cleaner, more authentic sonic experience.
"Flightplan, a thriller starring Jodie Foster, sounded spectacular over the Grado RS-2s. We not only felt every tremor and shudder of the gigantic plane, we heard even the most subtle details, such as the ice cubes rattling the passengers' plastic beverage cups. The combination of an engrossing film and an impressive set of headphones made it feel as though the RS-2s disappeared and the sound seemed to be coming from far outside the actual confines of the headphones." "The RS2s' big-hearted sound won us over. It’s more vivid than that of other high-quality headphones – bass is reach and touch-realistic, midrange is clear and true, and treble livelier than any other headphones we’ve tried." - Steve Guttenberg, CNET "Just as oak barrels enhance the flavor of wine, these mahogany drums refine the sound of music. The earpieces on Grado's RS2 headphones are handcrafted from specially cured wood and have a large open-air chamber. The result is a complex bouquet of decreased distortion, accentuated bass response, warm harmonic tones and a super smooth top end. Sweet! - Seth Feman, Wired magazine "It's the full-bodied sound - especially the luscious, rich resonant bass - that makes the Grado 'phones special." - Sam Telling, Stereophile, Vol. 21, No. 2 "If you audition the Grado RS2s, you may find something you never heard before: the calm artistry of well made sound." - Jim Merod, Jazz-Now magazine |
|||||||||||||
| Grado RS2e Reference Series Headphones Product Reviews | ||
|
|
||
