[Hirsch]

I found these on ebay, and got a pair for the princely sum of $5 (shipping brought it up to $10). They address the problem of the Grado headband nicely. These were apparently old military stock.

They just barely fit the headband of the SR-200.

They are foam padded, so it's a softer contact, and the leather band of the headphone is protected from oils in your hair.

Although the headband pad fits the SR-200, the HP-1 has a wider headband. No problem...just add some velcro,

And the HP-1 now has a padded headband, easily removable. Nice and comfy!

 

[jbannow]

I too just ordered a pair ... they look to be a good deal at $5 each. Thanks for the tip.

 

[roos]

url?

 

[darkclouds]

that looks great... where can I get some?

 

[Hirsch]

I found them on ebay. The seller was kmec@aol.com.

 

[bootman]

What a great mod. (and cheap too!)

 

[Hirsch]

I'm bumping this, as people have been reporting comfort problems with Grado's lately. If you can find these, or make something that does the same job, comfort level is greatly improved.

 

[sacd lover]

Thanks, I am emailing the seller in your link. I hope he has some left. So far, nothing yet, but I am an optimist.

 

[DeeJayBump]

I emailed the seller the day Hirsch posted this. The seller has some left.

I will be ordering one next week. Thanks for the heads-up, Hirsch.

 

[sacd lover]

The seller contacted me and I HAVE THEM ON ORDER. I can hardly wait. Those hp-1s are a little to big, and the pads should take up the slack, plus be comfy. THANKS AGAIN.

 

[SumB]

Great, I could use one for my DT770's (they dig in and cause much pain). No such problems with Grado's though!

 

[sacd lover]

Hirsch, do these headbands fit the sr225 and/or the rs-1/2. Clearly they fit the old sr200s.

 

[Hirsch]

Quote:

Originally posted by sacd lover Hirsch, do these headbands fit the sr225 and/or the rs-1/2. Clearly they fit the old sr200s.

They don't fit around the RS-1 without widening them (I use velcro). However, I never even thought to try it before you asked. The RS-1 fits me perfectly as is. It's light enough that the pad isn't needed.

 

[ServinginEcuador]

These sound like a really good alternative for those who wouldn't want certain Grados and such due to comfort problems. It looks like they would take the weight and distribute it better across the band!!

 

[sacd lover]

Hirsch, I have been using my headband pads you recommended and they are great. They are very comfortable and most importantly for me, they take up space making my phones fit much better. This particular pad fit the sr100/200 and my sr225s. They will probably fit any of the new or old grado sr series. Using velcro or a substitute they will fit the grado rs or hp series phones like you showed us. This is the best headphone tweek I have ever tried. THANKS! Very Highly Recommended.