Would it be possible to replace the entire headband?    Reason being, I bought a used pair and the metal headband is loose (hardly any clamping force) and can't bend it back in to tighten the force.    Also I noticed the ms2 uses a plastic horse shoe curricular metal cup holder rather than...

Which headphones would be the best choice for a Chord Hugo DAC?

does something like this actually exist? I love the grado sound but need something isolating and portable. IEMs would be the best for me because it would be something I could easily pakc up and take with me when I leave - I do a lot of LANning for various games, and unfortunately some people who...

TH900 as capable for low volume listening and PRAT as a RS1 ?

Gentlemen, prepare yourselves. It's time.    For those of you who are unaware there's something new in head-fi that both Grado-heads and Sennheiser fans should hear: the SennGrado.   You may have seen or heard about them in the Grado Mods thread or the Non-Grado Driver thread. They're...

Hello fellow head fiers, Good to come back ! it's been a long time since the last time Ive been here, took a few years break from HI-FI.  My story in short: didn't have the time and money(was needed for other stuff) so I sold almost all the gear I had (Denon AHD-5000,Grado RS1,senn HD650...

Hello everyone.  I have been an RS1i owner for about two months now.  Before that, I owned a set of 225i's...   The RS1s were very disappointing out of the box, compared to a pair of well used 225s.  The sound of the RS1s changed dramatially over the course of the first 10 hours or so, and...

my first post here but just wondering if anyone done the same as me and fitted the G cushion pads from PS1000 on their RS1i headphones and black taped the edges. I loved these headphones in standard form but this little mod has put them onto a different planet. sound stage is enormous , high...

I'm seriously thinking about the Grado RS-1 headphones. I recently purchased the SR60's. I just want to say this real quick... One thing I defintely noticed about the SR60's was the really poor quality plastic molding around everything from the cord to the actual driver housing. I hope...

Hi all! Please accept my apology if this is in the wrong forum. I'm still pretty new to the site and am still finding my feet(..ah there they are!) My question is this: My dad lives in san diego(as do I part of the year) and he wants somewhere he can try out different cans. Does such a...

I'm looking to 3D print a couple different style cups for Grados. I have a friend who completed his 3D printer a few weeks ago and if they're is enough interest, I'll be getting one too. I'm most interested in Full Wood Bodied and Full Metal Bodied Grados. Once we can get our tolerances in check...

Hi there I've just entered the high-end headphone world via a grado rs-1/ra-1 using a rotel rcd-991ae as the source. Burn-in has happened and they sound better now after a day or two so I'm ready to give my impressions on them. Guitars: Well grados excel at this as I was told many times by...

In your opinion, what amp/headphone pairing typically has excellent synergy?   I have read about the Woo2/T1 and MAD Ear+HD/RS1 pairings. Any others come to mind?

After dealing with Grado for 5 years now, I have attempted most of the pads and their modifications to try and adjust some of the short-comings of these great phones. This comparison of the commercial pads: Grado Bowls, Grado Comfies, Sennheiser 19545 pads, flows from my opinions, my ears...

I recently received a brand new Grado RS-1 (SN: 2730) and am disappointed at the subpar workmanship of this particular sample. Here are a couple of pics… The finish on the wooden cups have a dull look and somewhat rough feel which is not (can't be) conveyed in the pic. The “craftsman”...

I don't post a lot. Most of the time I read.  If something pertains to me, I may post, but it's rare.  But lately, things have gotten out of control and I have to say something.  What's the issue?  People giving out advice or recommendations on headphones THEY DON'T HAVE. This is especially...

After considerable thought and thanks to the input of everyone at Head-Fi, I have made a list of the "most beautiful looking headphones ever made." You may vote for more than one. I have not included "mods" or custom made headphones. I also know there are several headphones that are not on this...

After kicking the idea around for quite a while and with the support of a generous Head-fier who wishes to remain anonymous, I am able to start up the headphone loan programme which will permit a member to use a headphone in their home. Which Headphones Are Offered? To begin, we will have...

Sorry if this is a double post, if it is please redirect me to a previous thread.. I am thinking about purchasing a pair of Ultimate Ears Earphones. Question? Which are better: Ultimate Ears Super.fi 5 Pro Earphones or Ultimate Ears Super.fi 5 Extra Bass They are to be used with my...

So I just got done investing $10k into a home theater system.  Dual subwoofers, great 7.1 system using BG Radia in wall speakers.  Sounds great.. well sounds great unless you are in the next room trying to sleep.  So for those mornings and late nights I want to listen to music or watch movies...

Amazing video tour of Grado Labs and interview by Tech Crunch. I already loved Grado and my precious RS1s. But this video makes me love Grado even more. Well done. http://techcrunch.com/2014/03/27/tc-makers-a-walk-through-the-amazing-townhouse-that-grado-labs-calls-home/

Purpose: To discuss driver alternatives that are being used within the Grado headphone cups.  This would apply to both custom wooden cups, as well as the standard plastic Grado or Alessandro cups, as well as Mahogany cups made by Grado. Again, the emphisis is on non-Grado manufactured drivers...

I have had the good luck to come across what appears to be a set of Vintage A RS-1s that are new.  A couple tiny marks on the wood box but the headphones are supposedly new, never used. I am dying to take them out and try them but do you think they'd lose value in doing so?  I'm tempted to do...

Some RS-1 phones came up for sale but I don't have the ability to try them out before I buy. I am just curious if the RS-1 will have more or less low end than my 325i headphoones? I know the RS-1i is supposed to have a beefier low end but how would the RS-1 compare?

Hey y'all, if you won the lottery today, what audio gear would you purchase tomorrow? I'd get an AudioQuest Diamond USB cable>Schiit Yggdrasil>Decware Taboo III&Schiit Ragnarok>Audeze LCD3 (balanced for Ragnarok)&Grado RS1/HP1000 for Taboo. I'll post the speaker rig tomorrow :p