[Hajime]

Hello there. I've been debating recently whether to ask for advice or not. I've spoken about how much I love the Grados a lot, and I don't want to get any smart asses using what I've said against me.

I still do love them! Anyhow, I've (obviously

) decided to ask. What the heck, you guys can call me crazy if you want.

I love the Grado sound. I've been enjoying the sr325's for a while now, and I just love the way they sound. The problem is, after a while they really hurt my ears. I've tried the bowl pads, the comfy pads and the sennheiser pads. None of them really help. I'm really considering looking for a new headphone. What I'm looking for is a headphone that sounds as good as the sr325's and doesn't kill your ears in the process. Unfortunately, I really don't know of any.

Since I know you'll all ask, my tastes in music are mostly rock based. The Rolling Stones especially.

Thank you ahead for any advice you can give.

 

[wallijonn]

why not try a few mods? or a tube amp?

 

[Hajime]

The sound really isn't that fatiguing to me. It's mostly the way they press against your ears. I'd love to try a tube amp, but I'm pretty broke at the moment. Besides, I'm enjoying the JMT-built Meta42 I have.

Maybe if I could get a job I could try one of the tube amps.

 

[blessingx]

Keep experimenting. I tried the Mem Foam Mod, which alas was a failure... but they felt great.

Debated about placing something between the Senn pads and my ears (layer velour or pleather), but I got use to the Senn pads and think they're comfortable now.