I'm extremely happy with the condition of the headphones and the seller's communication throughout the transaction and shipping. I give a solid recommendation here!

While I agree this is true most of the time for pad rolling, it's an absolute delight finding exceptions to the rule. Quarter-modded S-cush/HD414 pads, and upgrading S-cush to L-cush on my SR80i, were indispensable when I started this hobby. Occasional flats on the RS2i, HF3, and HP2 give me...

With highly pronounced bass they might be a good candidate for G-cush pads?

You got that right!

I don't know whether I'd call them neutral, but I'd describe the HP-2 (same as HP-1, sans polarity switches) as the most revealing headphones I've heard. But I've had limited experience in the realm of "flagship" headphones, so take that as you will. In terms of build quality, however, it's...

Am I a weirdo for thinking that Grado cables are fantastic? If they were removable and not included, I'd buy the same cable anyway, considering the price of the extension cables. Used to be that all the best cables were thicker, had fewer strands, had higher purity, etc. If the 12-conductor...

"Loudness" is one of my favorite things present in retro hi-fi systems, and I hope it shows up more in modern equipment. From my experience, it brings up frequencies that tend to be masked with low volume listening, with the result that low volume can be every bit as enjoyable as high volume...

With the GH2, EQ seems like I'm substituting my sound for the one the headphone already provides well. Surprisingly, I do use the Schiit Lokius on my HP2 though. Only a touch of boost to the highs, and it doesn't feel wrong since it's a slight change, and the headphone has the capacity to sound...

Out of what I've tried, I'd say the SR225e. It's just craunchy fun. But I haven't heard the Hemp.

I'm gonna get kicked outta the Grado Fan Club if I keep advocating for Koss! I have thought about doing a Koss+cups n' headband mod though. The KSC75 would make great faux Grados! I'd love to try it with those or the Nakamichi SP7.

Yeah, they clip to the driver body in the same way. Each can be removed by gently pulling, and attached by aligning and pushing gently until it clicks. The KSC75 clips seem a little loose/wiggly by comparison, but they stay put when worn, and feel miles better.

I (just) tried it, I own both the KSC35 and KSC75, and there's no issue putting KSC75-compatible Yaxi pads on the KSC35. However, the KSC35 have really uncomfortable stock earclips, so I did swap in a set of KSC75 clips.

Same. I'm hoping to get to hear Stax L700 some day.

The Epiphany moment for me was the SR80i playing Bruckner's 7th Symphony 1st movement. I was gobsmacked at the experience headphones could deliver. The subsequent 325is and RS2i were mere refinements and didn't impress nearly as much. Had a few others, but most recently I've been very impressive...

Love the KPH40, and it's clear from those, the KPH30i, KSC75, and PortaPro that Grado aren't the only ones delivering stellar sound at low prices. The comparison I did in my signature placed KPH40 as a very high-tier headphone, and I tried out some Grado (aftermarket) bowl pads with them as well!

My HF3 have the braided cable, and I don't mind it at all. I like the idea of the techflex braiding keeping the cups from spinning too far. GH2s have non-braided, and have some permanent kinks in them. Grado would appeal more broadly to buyers with detachable cables, thicker headbands, higher...

I used to rock quarter modded pads on my SR325is. Love em! Structurally similar to the Geekria donuts I'm a fan of as well, but I haven't compared the sound.

I've found the Geekria donut pads (model EJZ-0047-03) to be a compromise between L and F pads. Definitely more comfortable than F, but the foam is lighter, so over a long term session they will tend to compress more. I think last time I compared, the donuts sounded not quite as...

How does the GR10e stack up against the GT220?

Very communicative and a great seller to work with!

No worries! The point was to recreate the lettering in a reproducible way. I think this is a start! Left cup done with a transparent sticker. Right cup is original.

And a bit more. I think this is some kind of sin....

Well it's been a while for me to work on this off and on. I hope my solution is good! No going back now... (Trigger warning! Grado gore)

I measured out a length of a faux-leather belt which cost between $5 and $10, iirc. It took 2 tries to get it exactly right, but the belt was long enough to accommodate.

As an owner of a few Grados from a few generations, I think the PS1000 or PS1000e tick some of the boxes you mentioned. My PS1000e are heavy to me, and regretfully don't get much head time. More like a "secret weapon" in my collection that I pull out when I want a recording to have more...