Grado SR80i worthwhile mods? - Page 3

Imo, if you you are happy with the current sound signature the best thing you can do would be to upgrade your source/amp and perhaps a recable; changing the grill is a nice superficial mod, but doesn't affect the sound quality too much imho.

I found the best way to loosen the glue off was to cover the drivers with cling wrap and dip them in about 1/2 inch of boiling water in a shallow pan and leave them for ~10mins.

If you are going to make the holes, start with 1 hole on one cup and A/B compare them to the other cup, then if you like the change maybe make 2 and A/B again, etc, until you are happy with the sound. But again, I found it made the bass slightly bloated, if you are after a tigher bass I would not bother with making the holes.

This thread has def. helped with some answers I was looking for.  Question, a lot of people talk about woodies but I saw people were putting alu bodies on them.  Does anyone know how the sound compares? I am wanting to change bodies but I have not been able to find any good thread comparison between the two. 

Also what is the best tool/object to use to vent the driver?  Going to try to do all the mods at once to limit taking them apart too much lol... Sorry to hijack hopefully you all can help some. 

THANKS