[VR6ofpain]

On a serious note, this mod is pretty good. These pads are an equally interesting change on the bowls. I know I am alone in this, but I have always felt the bowls were comfortable...though I agreed with everyone that they are harsh. I liked the HD414 pads (reversed), and love the Todd Flats. The electrical tape does bring out the bass with the bowls...but still leaves the open upper end.

Gotta admit though, listening to my SR-80's through the 'taped bowls', seems very harsh compared to my HF-1's with Flats.

 

[Emon]

I imagine this mod would need something hard to have any real effectiveness...

 

[Enverxis]

Ive got some fairly airy tape (some kind of medical strip tape) over mine and there has been slight bass increase (5-10% ?) so Im gonna go get some electrical tape and try that out.

 

[sisenor]

Just did this to my 40hr-old 80s. Different sound not just added bass: I think the highs are similar, mids less recessed, and bass more pronounced yet a little muddy. This mod also benefits all ranges by adding a little cohesion but changes overall sound quality(maybe makes them a bit warmer?). Trade off between sound cohesion + added bass vs. signature and cleaner grado sound.

Also, maybe a stupid question but, are the drivers ok with the added back pressure?

 

[EvilDwarf]

Maybe taping the ears (which are also bowls) in addition might have even better effect?

 

[coolbluewater]

OK call me a newb due to my post count or whatever - but, tape on headphones??
What's next - pocket protectors for mp3 players?

 

[Andresin]

Quote:

Originally Posted by coolbluewater OK call me a newb due to my post count or whatever - but, tape on headphones?? What's next - pocket protectors for mp3 players?

I mod all my headphones with tape

, except the MS1

.

 

[no1likesme]

i think i am gonna make this perminant with some fiberglass resin (or other hard paint on material) this weekend
(i will probably buy another set of bowls as well

 

[no1likesme]

i forgot to do this:

 

[J-Pak]

Anyone have a link on the RadioShack page for their cheapo pads? Don't really want to try this on bowls that can't be replaced from anyone other than Grado. Thanks

 

[J-Pak]

Anyone have a link on the RadioShack page for their cheapo pads? Don't really want to try this on bowls that can't be replaced from anyone other than Grado. Thanks

 

[boodi]

I've taped my left speaker contour , then completely ( bass was almost destroying the windows of the dorm room )..
I was wrapping up as a mad the right one when Christo Javacheff entered warning me for copyright , damn

 

[dulath]

Noticed no difference on my SR60s with unmodded 414 pads

 

[S.W.]

I use medical tapes (those with 100% cotton) on my 325i.

Cross testing with Ghost in the Shell: Innocence OST track #10.
Slightly increasing on the push before each drum sound.
And something like a flimsily hazy layer over the pre-existing extensive bass.

Not a bad mod.

 

[aufeuer]

Wow, this actually works! For some reason, I don't notice any difference when reversing the bowls on my 125s. Maybe it's because bowls sit around my ear circumaurally. But the tape mod is IT! The bass is still tight, although bordering on "slightly boomy".

This is my only pair of Grado cans. Can anyone do a comparison of 125 w/ taped bowls vs. the other grados? (ex. 225 w/ untaped bowls).

-Nico