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Sep 21, 2012 at 9:50 AM Post #4,576 of 65,633
Cheapo Chinese Grado knockoff...sounds nowhere near real Grados...but usable headband, rod blocks, gimbals and comfy pad clone... 
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Sep 21, 2012 at 10:23 AM Post #4,578 of 65,633
Just tried my 325is with TTVJ flats and they sound....muddy, muffled.  The lower notes seemed like they were resonating in a bad way, and the cymbals were very muted.  I'm going to try some Jumbo pads, and then probably remove the cloth ala the 60i mod thread.  I'd really like to fix this without spending $150 on a silver cord.  (I want an 18-ft cord so I can listen lying in my bed.)
I thought the 325is had less bass, these seemed to have almost too much.
 
Sep 21, 2012 at 10:51 AM Post #4,579 of 65,633
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valicious said:
Just tried my 325is with TTVJ flats and they sound....muddy, muffled.  The lower notes seemed like they were resonating in a bad way, and the cymbals were very muted.  I'm going to try some Jumbo pads, and then probably remove the cloth ala the 60i mod thread.  I'd really like to fix this without spending $150 on a silver cord.  (I want an 18-ft cord so I can listen lying in my bed.)
I thought the 325is had less bass, these seemed to have almost too much.
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The 325 are designed to be used with the L cush pads. I strongly recommend starting with those before trying other pads or mods. You are muddled by your flats, which are designed not designed for SR Grados.
 
Changing cables aren't going to 'fix' your Grados. If you love them and want more, try better cables, or better Grados. If you don't love them (with the correct pads) big $ cables won't fix that, neither will upgrading models. BTW if you have the big fat 8 conductor Grado cable on your 325is, it's a good one.
 
Also if/when you get a 1/4 > 1/8  adapter, the Grado one (with the short cable) is less stressful on your amp's mini plug receptacle. Also the Grado extension cord is likely your best bang for the buck, unless you can make one.
 
Sep 21, 2012 at 11:41 AM Post #4,581 of 65,633
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parbaked said:
The 325 are designed to be used with the L cush pads. I strongly recommend starting with those before trying other pads or mods. You are muddled by your flats, which are designed not designed for SR Grados.
 
Changing cables aren't going to 'fix' your Grados. If you love them and want more, try better cables, or better Grados. If you don't love them (with the correct pads) big $ cables won't fix that, neither will upgrading models. BTW if you have the big fat 8 conductor Grado cable on your 325is, it's a good one.
 
Also if/when you get a 1/4 > 1/8  adapter, the Grado one (with the short cable) is less stressful on your amp's mini plug receptacle. Also the Grado extension cord is likely your best bang for the buck, unless you can make one.
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I tried them with the L cush pads and....they were uncomfortable as hell.  I have big ears, and pierced at that.  I ordered the jumbos off Amazon, so I'll try them out.  (Free shipping both ways, so I can just return them.)  I don't get it though.  I hear everyone talking about how things sounded great and different sounds popped, but my (short) listen had instruments and sounds being muddied together and nothing distinct.  I listened on my roommate's AKG204s for comparison, and everything was clear.  (so I know it wasn't the source audio.)
 
Sep 21, 2012 at 12:00 PM Post #4,582 of 65,633
The 325i actually has pretty decent bass OOTB - more than any of the lower prestige range.
 
If the L cush are uncomfortable, try washing them in warm water with a mild fabric softener.  Rinse - then allow to dry.  I think you just need to spend time with them to get used to them though.
 
Sep 21, 2012 at 1:24 PM Post #4,584 of 65,633
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brooko said:
The 325i actually has pretty decent bass OOTB - more than any of the lower prestige range.
 
If the L cush are uncomfortable, try washing them in warm water with a mild fabric softener.  Rinse - then allow to dry.  I think you just need to spend time with them to get used to them though.
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Yes - I noticed the 325is had plenty of bass, and while keeping the other frequencies unveiled.. maybe it's a bit on a warm side. I plan on making the pads softer.
 
Sep 21, 2012 at 7:53 PM Post #4,590 of 65,633
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^ someone is doing it right and it's not the first seller
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The one who bought from the first seller is doing it right. 
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