Is it safe to cover the side sound holes on Grado headphones?

[pika122689]

I am trying to burn in my headphones, but the only place to do so is in the computer room, so it bothers a lot of people. Is covering them (with say socks or something) safe?

[SptsNaz]

I can't see how that would be unsafe in any way. I used to do that when I burned in grado's

Make sure theres no lint that could get in though

[jpr703]

I've covered mine up too and it's never caused a problem. Just don't wrap them so tight that no air can escape from the cups.

[Uncle Erik]

Shouldn't hurt them at all. But make sure the socks are clean- the pads will pick up odors.

When I've done burn-in, I've left my headphones under pillows. I don't know if that's possible for you there, but it works fine. Also, you could leave them in a drawer with an iPod or other source.

[Fitz]

You could also wrap them up with a few towels. Works pretty good to block the sound from escaping.