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"Hint: To hear the PS1000 at is finest, try powering it with a top-flight tube-powered headphone amp (e.g., Woo’s Audio WA5-LE)"
See Absolute Sound review (Senn is included too)
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excerpts: specific to my headphones GradoPS1000 ...... link at bottom. AfterLOS notes = standalone is excellent but for sheer HEAVEN this is like a Porsche turbo so must be partnered with a tube headphone amp Woo Audio 5LE Headphone for sheer delight in the highs and even tighter bass. See next post for why AfterLOS is super finicky on bass reproduction
voluminous bass
the sheer volume and power of the low-end surprised us
not unlike placing your hand over the bass port of a subwoofer
AfterLos keypoint ... (volume of air moved by woofer is directly proportional to low-end output)
bass extends very deep, full spectrum 5-50k Hz
huge presence = AfterLOS key component = soundstage gotta be realistic and CLEAR
the level of detail across the board is stunning
never sound tiring, can be worn for hours
here's the keynote of the review = AfterLOS found this to be true too when selection was narrowed down to the Sennheiser and Grado ....
some may still prefer a set with lighter bass such as the Sennheiser HD800
http://www.trustedreviews.com/grado-ps1000_Headphones_review_sound-quality-and-value_Page-2
Bass performance: if missing then even a nice soundstage won't matter as the system gets an instant disqualification from AfterLOS
Preserving the integrity of the upper bass is the hardest part for a system that delivers solid output down to the lower echelon of the range, crossover and slope all play a factor in this.
Since there are weightlifters and muscular cats in this thread the comparison that makes it easier to understand the concepts of agile, nimble, lightning-speed, super responsive, not clunky BASS is presented below
Sloppy, slow, clunky, ding-dong bass = weight lifters = look at Baron = arms at 30 degrees
agile, nimble, lightning-swift, reverse-on-a-dime, super-tight bass = martial arts sportsmen
The latter can deliver 6 kicks quicker than the former can even get into motion with a punch. Any one of the kicks can take out the knee or neck or head in a snap.
That be the difference and super importance of nimble, tight BASS
AfterLOS knows what he be yapping about = 3 hour brutal workout 2 times per week
Nimble, agile tight bass versus sloppy, clunky weightlifter type bass
Preserving the integrity of the upper bass is the hardest part for a system that delivers solid output down to the lower echelon of the range, crossover and slope all play a factor in this.
Since there are weightlifters and muscular cats in this thread the comparison that makes it easier to understand the concepts of agile, nimble, lightning-speed, super responsive, not clunky BASS is presented below
Sloppy, slow, clunky, ding-dong bass = weight lifters = look at Baron = arms at 30 degrees
agile, nimble, lightning-swift, reverse-on-a-dime, super-tight bass = martial arts sportsmen
The latter can deliver 6 kicks quicker than the former can even get into motion with a punch. Any one of the kicks can take out the knee or neck or head in a snap.
That be the difference and super importance of nimble, tight BASS
AfterLOS knows what he be yapping about = 3 hour brutal workout 2 times per week
Nimble, agile tight bass versus sloppy, clunky weightlifter type bass