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post #166 of 187
1/12/12 at 3:57am

Every time I visit this thread, I drool....

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post #167 of 187
1/17/12 at 4:26pm

I just got another members Martini's in for a listen.  O-M-F-G!  These are soooo beautiful.  I honestly don't even care how they sound I just want to stare at them.  The member can chime in if he likes.

 

Wow!  Just gorgeous.  

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post #168 of 187
1/17/12 at 7:00pm
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Originally Posted by Anaxilus View Post

I just got another members Martini's in for a listen.  O-M-F-G!  These are soooo beautiful.  I honestly don't even care how they sound I just want to stare at them.  The member can chime in if he likes.

 

Wow!  Just gorgeous.  


 

The headphones in question are mine and they look so damn good on pictures and I can only imagine that pics don't do it justice. However here's the link to his blog: http://www.martincustomaudio.com/2011/12/coco-fwj-006-magnums-alu-gimbals.html

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post #169 of 187
1/17/12 at 7:27pm

They look better in person.  Pad rolling right now.....

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post #170 of 187
1/17/12 at 8:33pm

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Edited by thelostMIDrange - 1/17/12 at 11:31pm
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post #171 of 187
1/18/12 at 1:01am

lol why is every post by thelostMIDrange is .......

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post #172 of 187
1/18/12 at 4:06am

I keep reading this thread and trying to work out where in the production line mine are tongue_smile.gif

 

Needless to say I'm getting quite excited now, however I have just been discussing a recent change with Martin and rather than using my modified SR80i drivers I have arranged to have a pair of Magnum V4 drivers sent to Martin from Rhydon.

 

These will be fitted into a set of full size low profile mushroom style cups in Hawaiian Koa with the silver coated copper rewire and will have a set of the Aluminium Gimbals. I will be using L-Cush earpads on these. So the only original "Grado" part will be the headband and blocks. In fact I'm also thinking of ordering a nice leather headband from Headphone lounge to go with them.....I just want to see what colour the cups are first to decide on black or brown.

 

NOW......what to do with the SR80i drivers.........DAM, sounds like I need a second hand pair of SR60's and some additional wooden cups confused_face.gif

 

This is addictive!!!

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post #173 of 187
2/5/12 at 8:42pm

I just got my email from Marty. And I quote...

 

"Done.  These are going to blow your mind.  If they don't....then somehow you've misplaced your soul."

 

I can't wait to see these things! Keep an eye out on his blog guys! Should be a very exquisite set with his finest Amboyna burl.

 
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post #174 of 187
2/7/12 at 8:54am

Marty posted pics of mine finally. I have to say, he did an awesome job. I also haven't received them yet, all I have is the photos for now.

 

Amobyna Burl Low Profile Widemouth cups

Amboyna/Ebony blocks/y-splitter

Magnum V4 drivers

OCC Copper in Dark Bronze

Aluminum Gimbals

Jmoney V3 headband

Neutrik connection hardware (fast switch 1/8 plugs on the cups)

 

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post #175 of 187
2/11/12 at 12:10pm

^ I have to admit, those are quite smexxy. Martin is really stepping his game. If you have wood engravings with s# then you have something going on in here.


Edited by sanakaku - 2/11/12 at 12:13pm
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post #176 of 187
2/23/12 at 10:07am
Thread Starter 

Very nice! Have you received them yet?

 

I'd like to know how they sound as well! Been sitting on the idea of having a pair made with Magnum drivers in them. Itching to hear what the fuss is about!

 

Knowing me though, I might just wind up blowing money on another mod. Been thinking of making wireless set ups for Grados and Custom IEMs.

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post #177 of 187
2/26/12 at 8:18am

If you were asking me, yes I have received them. I let them burn in 4 whole days before I listened for any length of time. These are great drivers, Magnums are better than my SR80's by far. Very clear, nice mid/high range detail, and great down low.

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post #178 of 187
2/26/12 at 8:24am
Thread Starter 

Nice! would be great if you could describe what you're hearing through some songs?

 

And those jacks are they 3.5mm jacks?

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post #179 of 187
3/26/12 at 5:20am
Thread Starter 

How is this thread dead?

 

I detailed what I did to my pair here.

 

http://saintkeat.wordpress.com/2012/03/26/saintkeat-x-martin-custom-x-grado-headphones/

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post #180 of 187
3/26/12 at 9:13am

Nice blog Keat.  I'll try to link it to my blog when I get a chance.  Those turned out so nice and to think those gimbals and blocks were my first ever set and came back to me all the way from Singapore (I think?) for repair and then all the way back to you. 

 

Rodblocks/Gimbals are finally in...so check them out. 

 

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