[hakjk]

I recently got grado 225 with moon-audio cardas cable from fellow head-fier. I really like the sound, but I did not really satisfied with its appearance especially after I’ve seen my friend’s custom woody from xxxxxx.
I can’t help my self to get woody for my 225 too.
I did my search to transform my 225 with lovely woody look, and I found custom woody are as much or even more expansive than 225 itself.
Well my school has wood shop and they have all kinds of fancy equipments, so I finally decided to make woody myself and here is some pics..
I hope you guys enjoy it.

 

[apatN]

The woodies are indeed very expensive. You made some very nice ones though. Congratulations!

 

[a1m80t]

They look really sweet. Do you mind giving the dimensions, i'm planning on making one too

 

[uberburger101]

Very nice indeed, best of luck on your project.

 

[hakjk]

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Originally Posted by a1m80t /img/forum/go_quote.gif They look really sweet. Do you mind giving the dimensions, i'm planning on making one too

I follow the dimensions given by "http://headwize.com/projects/showfile.php?file=grado_prj.htm".
just use inside dimensions and change outside dimension depending on the shape you like.
I hope this helps..

 

[hakjk]

Thanks for all your kind words.
I just finished it and here is some more pics..

 

[apatN]

I spent way too much on head-fi today. I was excited about your woodies (lol?) and am happy to see them finished. Looking very nice!

 

[Bojamijams]

Great work on the woodies!

 

[oneplustwo]

Hakjk,

Do you notice any real difference in sound? I have a pair of SR-80's the I was thinking about modding just for fun. But I might be more motivated if you felt there was a jump in sound quality.

Also, I assume you did this on a lathe?

 

[hakjk]

I just had 225 for 2 days before I change the housing to woody, so I can’t really say my experience is reliable. However, I believe woody gave more weight to the sound especially the base, and also give little warmth to it. I don’t want you to expect anything dramatic, but I’m pretty sure you will like the sound change.

 

[apatN]

^ There have been persons who tested different cups and they said there is no change in sound.. The most persons who claim to hear a difference have never tested them blindly.

 

[jsr3823]

Since those were, until recently, my cans I am now absolutely confident they've gone to a better home. Great job!

 

[hakjk]

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Originally Posted by jsr3823 /img/forum/go_quote.gif Since those were, until recently, my cans I am now absolutely confident they've gone to a better home. Great job!

This baby looks and sounds very good..
BTW, I made another woody, and here is the pics.

 

[winwin]

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Originally Posted by hakjk /img/forum/go_quote.gif I recently got grado 225 with moon-audio cardas cable from fellow head-fier. I really like the sound, but I did not really satisfied with its appearance especially after I’ve seen my friend’s custom woody from xxxxxx. I can’t help my self to get woody for my 225 too. I did my search to transform my 225 with lovely woody look, and I found custom woody are as much or even more expansive than 225 itself. Well my school has wood shop and they have all kinds of fancy equipments, so I finally decided to make woody myself and here is some pics.. I hope you guys enjoy it.

Would those cups fit an SR60i? Did u just make the mushroom-shaped measurements by urself? Headwize don't have measurements for them.

 

[dbfreak]

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Originally Posted by hakjk /img/forum/go_quote.gif Thanks for all your kind words. I just finished it and here is some more pics..

Nice job. I would start with some 600 grit and move on to some pumice and finish them up with some rotten stone.