Quote: Thanks for keeping us updated, I look forward to seeing what you produce!   Is it true that the Magnum drivers are ceasing production? If so, I'd be quite disappointed! I was going to purchase some next month... :/ If it's true, I may have to move to the fostex modding...

Quote: I don't believe so. I'm fairly certain the carpenter he was using no longer wished to produce the cups, and the added trouble of international shipping caused too much grief for him to continue. He seemed like an outstanding member to me.

Quote: I would be as well, but it seems there are already a few people in line ahead of me. If you decide to send more out, count me in.

Quote: Have you tried using the PX 100 pads with holes in conjunction with bowls? I love my bowl pads, but I could certainly use some added comfort for longer listening sessions. It looks like I'm going to have to pick up a pair, and possibly grab some 414 pads as well, just to experiment.

Quote: It sounds like you'll have to send your headphones to Grado for repair. From here, I suggest talking to Grado directly to see how much it will cost to fix them.

I would first attempt to plug your headphones into another source to see if it's the headphones or your PC.

Quote: Oh my... those are beautiful. I'm going to need another Grado to warrant that purchase... oh well...

Quote: Yup, that sounds about right, lol.

Personally I think it makes more sense to just buy the 225. Otherwise you'll end up spending around $130-140 on a pair of 80's, when for $60 more you could have just purchased a much better headphone. I have a pair of 60s and 225s. I can't go back to the 60s after listening to the 225s. The...

Quote: I currently have one on my sr225s. They are very comfortable. They aren't incredibly soft, since the Manta headband uses a textured leather, but it feels soft enough for me and seems more durable and damage resistant that other headbands made from softer leathers. Highly recommended.

There aren't too many open headphones available at that price point, but only two come to mind:   ATH-AD700 Grado SR-80   The Grados will sound quite different compared to your Senns, so if you're looking for something with a different signature, they might be something to look into...

Quote: I hear ya! The next time I get paid I think I'm going to have to purchase a set myself and tinker around with it!

Quote: The bass is MUCH more present on the Image Ones.

Quote: I don't think the sr60s will be ideal for rap though, although they are ideal for rock/metal/acoustic. Grado's really don't have that sub bass that rap often needs. Although a pair of L-cush pads and the sock mod quickly fixes that issue.   I'd say the V Moda M-80 and HD-25II's...

Quote: All Grado models are easy to drive. Most benefit from amping as well (sr80 and up), if you decide to purchase an amp later on. I use mine from both my laptop and my iPhone with no problems whatsoever. All Grado cans are of an open design though, so others near you will hear what...

I'm going to begin modifying my 225s soon! I've got wood inners I'll be placing in the cups, and I have the parts for a detachable cable mod as well. I think I'm also going to paint them, although I'm a little hesitant to alter that stock look. I was thinking of painting the main body a gloss...

Well I believe Grado offers a one year warranty on their headphones, so it seems you'd be out of luck for a free repair. You could either send them into Grado to be repaired, or find a local electronics repair shop that will re-terminate them for you, likely at a much cheaper cost. You can get a...

Quote: I saw these and immediately thought of this:   It's nice to see a mainstream design departure from the "Beats" look.

From all of the impressions I've read here, the older sr80s tend to sound better on average than the newer models. Rather than purchase a newer sr80, I would look to upgrade to a higher model.

  Quote:   The ear pads on all Grado models simply come off with minimal effort. You should be able to buy replacement pads from any authorized Grado dealer. My first pair of Grados were the sr60's, and I just recently upgraded to the sr225is. I find there is much more clarity and...

  Quote:     I bet those are the best sounding sr60s ever, lol

  Quote:   You should finish them by painting the lettering yellow, that would look fantastic!

  Quote:   I guess if you have headphones that already have a good soundstage, you shouldn't really need Silent Cinema. I'm using a pair of Grados for gaming, and let me tell you, the difference is night and day on these cans. I can pinpoint the location of sounds much, much more...

  Quote:   Rather than purchase some fresh sr80is, you should buy the Symphones Magnum drivers and throw them into your woodied 60 chassis (assuming you go the wood route). They run about 140 shipped for the drivers and the sound quality jump will be much greater compared to getting an...

  Quote:   I've been feeding my audio into the Yamaha from an iPhone 3Gs via a 3.5mm male plug to RCA, so switching to a LOD may reduce the ground noise for the iPhone. I don't know why I never thought of that!