I probably would as well, I just can't wear Sennheiser for very long. I've yet to try a pair that didn't clamp my head even after weeks. You can't really adjust them very much because of the plastic.

Not sure I agree about the 6XX vs R70x soundstage comparison that was written up above. Neither are particularly wide, with the 6xx being slightly more intimate and definitely have the Sennheiser 3 blob (L/R/Center). The mids on the 6XX are more detailed. Both benefit from an amp. Not that they...

old classic:

Purchased the 325X as recommended. Very balanced sound. I vividly remember the Hemp. the Hemps had a rather weird lower treble, high mid range messiness on some songs. Especially with high gain guitars. Sometimes it sounded magnificent, sometimes awful. the 325x does not have that issue as...

Still using my pair after many years. I have Shure Alcantara pads on them right now. Between these, portapro drivers on ear clips, and a few IEMs I've been satisfied for a long time. Just ordered some Grado 325X to spice up my life and I'll probably disappear from head-fi for a long time again...

They are quoting 505 - 635 USD for a 5' cable mod : | 325X ordered, will report back. thanks everyone for killing my wallet (easier to blame you guys lol)

OK I've searched and read various reviews and comparisons of the X series, Hemp, etc. and I still don't know which to get. I had the Hemp previously and sold it. I found that despite loving them, for lounging around I grabbed the portapros (on clips instead of headband) and for serious...

I tried quite a few, and found that as long as you stick to a similar suede material, you can get away with different pads. Curious if anyone has a recommendation for something better for classical? I will be recording chamber/organ/various ensembles and need something to do good stereo mixes...

A graph comparing cables for IEMs would be great. Please link here and prove me wrong.

Yep if the cable is acting as a filter please post some evidence. There will be graphs.

Yeah I would like to see some actual measurements of these cables doing anything to the sound. There would be graphs if they did, but there are literally none.

Shure 1540 alcantara pads are good. But if the stock pads bother you in size, these aren't much better and may be even less comfortable because they get warm quickly. But I gotta say the bass on them is nice. Less sound stage and openness than the big Brainwavz XL micro suede, but the bass is...

Beyer pads do not fit on the R70X. Beyer pads have a very thin outer lip which does not go on them. I have multiple Brainwavz pads. The custom hybrid velour, the HM5 (oval) velour, and the XL micro suede. All of them are larger than the stock suede pads. The custom hybrid and Hm5 velour alter...

Liking the brainwavz XL micro suede pads a lot

Sold my Hemp, picked up the R70X. Hemp cable and loose fit just turned me off after the honeymoon period were over. Found myself with damn PortaPros on clips more and more often, so decided to sell and find something better for long sessions. Sennheisers just never got along with me, the clamp...

I think if you can get these for 300 USD or less, there is absolutely nothing even close to as good. Senns for me clamp too much no matter how long they broke in. Hifiman, not even gonna go there. That company and it's joke build and driver issues will never get another dime from me ever again...

They're not too difficult to drive, but the are certain frequencies with extremely high impedance. There's a graph floating around in this thread of it. And I thought the same initially, but these definitely sound better with a high powered amp. They go from very good, to better sounding HD650...

Alright I'm gonna admit I was wrong and say these are definitely better with a high powered amp. Both bass and treble are apparently highly impedance dependant. I went high gain on the JDS Atom, and the Marantz receiver and suddenly the Sennheiser comparisons really made much more sense. Then i...

Pad rolled some tonight. Brainwavz HM5 Velour, Brainwavz XL Hybrid (the one with the perforated interior cup). HM5 Velour honestly didn't really change the sound signature very much, unfortunately. I was hoping the extra thickness would decrease the bass a little, but nope. They probably...

k, got open back R70X in today. $259 from ProAudioStar - my CC rewards came to about 220 all in. I thought these were made in Taiwan, but mine just say Japan on them. Definitely were an open box, everything is in mint condition but there is a long blonde hair stuck on one of the paddles : |...

Just ordered some open box r70x, and skimmed through the first 60-ish posts. Seems like a lot of the initial posters hyping no longer have these listed in their signature on here. Wondering if these are still regarded so well over other options. I just sold my Grado Hemp to get these. Hemp...

My hemps are up for sale in the classifieds here with three pairs of Geekria pads + DT770 headband if anyone was interested. not sure if that's OK to crosspost them here. Also posted on Reverb.

Posted on Reverb too: https://reverb.com/item/41591304-grado-labs-hemp-headphones Sold on reverb

Excellent condition Grado Hemps. Original owner Original pads (used for a few hours) in excellent condition, like new Geekria Flat pads (used the most) would need washing or replacing Two other Geekria pads seen in pics, not sure which ones they all are. Like new, barely used. DT770 headband...

After modding my DT770s with a detachable cable and adding Dekoni Velours/Hybrid pads I ended up keeping them and the Grado Hemps and let the Sennheisers go to family/friends. I quite like the 770s after a pad swap, it increases the distance between the ear and the driver and you can either get...