Grado Fan Club! - Page 414

Thanks for the reply, it turns out the guy states they are black, but then states he meant the headband was black.

I thought maybe Grado changed the color of the cups. Thanks.

 

Black Metal Grado 325.

The very first edition from 1993, predating the first RS1.

John made very few black anodized cups before switching to silver.

Mine have pink drivers but some had HP1000 drivers.

 

The black metal cups are larger (deeper) than the plastic cups from the same year.

Same size as the early 325 and MS2 cups

Very nice, thanks for the pictures, I actually have Grado 325is driver's in Alessandro MS2i cup's because a Friend and I switched driver's for personal sound preferences, but I kept the MS2i cups because I liked them button less.

I may one day black powder coat the cup's, there really nice in black, I have the latest (sparkle silver) which is just OK looking IMO.

Jumping in with a question! Has anyone wooden cupped a pair of SR-80's and aside from the beautiful cosmetic change do you notice any appreciable difference in sound?

Many have and most do. The Grado drivers, while not all identical, are mostly quite similar. Just be sure to liberate the drivers for the full effect.

Liberate? Excuse my rather limited experience, but what is the liberation of the driver?

Liberated drivers are drivers that have been extracted from their plastic housings. If you go on the headphone lounge website their is a video on how to do this when using their wooden cups, because the drivers must be liberated then installed into the wood cup.

Hi Guys! I got forwarded to get recommendations. 

 

Here is my original message:

 

The RS1i is a really great can IMHO. From what I can hear the RS1i is more detailed while the PS500 is more bass-refined. Honestly I'd go for the RS1i myself as it is a totally badass pair especially for classic rock.

I liked the RS1 the moment I heard them, even unamped, but the more and more I use them, the better they get to me. I know it's me getting used to all the new details and sound signature but man, I love these RS1s. Sound so sweet

I love my PS 500's. Anyone know if there is a velour cover ear pad for Grados?

Thanks for the suggestions. I might pick up the RS1i tomorrow. Thanks!

 

Aren't you affraid that it would change their sound signature?

I see quite a few posts about comfort issues with Grado cushions. While I am fortunate to have no problems with them myself you might want to try washing them which is supposed to soften them quite a bit with no changes in sq.

Pick up my new 325s this week!!