[Zorander]

Not solely for softening them (for Bowl users), rather for hygienic reasons. I want to hear especially from those who have worn their Grados for months and even years.

 

[omedon]

I voted no. But I tend not to wash my hair much either.

 

[Kram Sacul]

Once every 6 months it seems.

 

[warubozu]

No, haven't washed them as of yet but then again I only had my pair of Grados for less than 6 months and pads haven't gotten that dirty yet.

 

[rhythmdevils]

the more grease the pads absorb, the better they sound because the pad density increases.

i usually keep from showering but once a week. at the end of every week i give the pads a good go at the sides of my nose. but if you actually want the best sound, you have to soak your pads in crisco.

 

[cheechoz]

With my latest pair of Grados, I decided to let the bowls soften up naturally, and low and behold, they are now even softer than if I was to wash them!

 

[iSleipnir]

I'm the same with Cheechoz. I had a pair of washed pads, but I didn't like how they felt, they were too smooth. I wanted to see how a well used pair of pads felt in comparison. Plus they were my stock HF-1 pair.

 

[Beagle]

Quote:

Originally Posted by rhythmdevils the more grease the pads absorb, the better they sound because the pad density increases. i usually keep from showering but once a week. at the end of every week i give the pads a good go at the sides of my nose. but if you actually want the best sound, you have to soak your pads in crisco.

For that liquid midrange.

 

[fureshi]

i've only washed mine when i first got them but not since. so i guess that counts as a no?

 

[swt61]

Quote:

Originally Posted by rhythmdevils the more grease the pads absorb, the better they sound because the pad density increases. i usually keep from showering but once a week. at the end of every week i give the pads a good go at the sides of my nose. but if you actually want the best sound, you have to soak your pads in crisco.

Hmmm Crico? I heard you should rub 'em with a raw hamhock. Keep 'em out of the dogs reach.

 

[holeinmywallet]

Quote:

Originally Posted by cheechoz With my latest pair of Grados, I decided to let the bowls soften up naturally, and low and behold, they are now even softer than if I was to wash them!

That's a lot of crisco right there.

 

[Zorander]

So... who has washed their flat pads? I'm thinking of washing mine but wary of what effect it might have on the sound (if any).

 

[Rob N]

Repeated washing can stretch the pads a bit and make them a little thinner so that your ears are closer to the drivers

 

[Ko Nectic Jazz]

Of course. Not too often, but yes.
...well I used to.

 

[Zorander]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rob N Repeated washing can stretch the pads a bit and make them a little thinner so that your ears are closer to the drivers

This will be the first time I'm washing them. Any particular thing you notice after washing them?