Grado 60 soft pad mod

[Remedial]

Okay, I've heard about this, but I've never really seen any posts on exactly what to do. On Todd's site, he says to cut a hole the size of a quarter into the pad. What should I use to do this?

Also, will this decrease the harshness of these phones. Literally, jazz and soft rock/folk are the only types of music that I can listen to on these, other wise I have to take them off in like 5 minutes (they do a serious number on my ears).

Any suggestions?

 

[dallasstar]

Just use a knife. It's not difficult to do, and it's not really prone to mess-ups unless you make stupid mistakes in doing it.

Secondly, it will only increase the harshness, unfortunately. I've found that a good burn-in will do wonders for decreasing harshness, though. You should put them at a volume slightly higher than what you usually listen to, and leave them playing music for a day or two straight. That will do a good burn in.

 

[Remedial]

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Originally Posted by dallasstar Just use a knife. It's not difficult to do, and it's not really prone to mess-ups unless you make stupid mistakes in doing it. Secondly, it will only increase the harshness, unfortunately. I've found that a good burn-in will do wonders for decreasing harshness, though. You should put them at a volume slightly higher than what you usually listen to, and leave them playing music for a day or two straight. That will do a good burn in.

If it only increases harshness, then why do folks do it?

 

[MD1032]

They think it doesn't have enough highs in the first place and needs more.

 

[Kirosia]

Many people think the 60 w/ comfy should not be modded. The higher end grados are said to sound somewhat different.