[funkymartyn]

Um not to sure about this belt band method. ....But if it works and better comfort that's good. How his the weight difference between the two methods, as would have thought it's still the same except the positioning. Couldn't you just fit better band padding instead .

 

[funkymartyn]

Similar style to some of the Akg phones. Except the band they use are wider and a spring type method.

 

[Fvizeu]

Um not to sure about this belt band method. ....But if it works and better comfort that's good. How his the weight difference between the two methods, as would have thought it's still the same except the positioning. Couldn't you just fit better band padding instead .

I was also skeptical about the suspension band, but a friend of mine insisted that it would distribute the weight much better than the headband, because of the format.

I haven't tried putting the extra padding on the band, but this was cheaper

I think this is only needed for the PS models, but it's worth trying if you are having comfort issues with the other ones

 

[blackgreen15]

Just got my PS1000e this week and wanted to share a modification to deal with the excessive weight. The idea is not mine, it was borrowed from an Amazon review.

Just had to find a wide belt, poke a small hole and it was done in 5 minutes. All I can say is that it's much more comfortable now and it doesn't feel so heavy on my neck

nice!

 

[joseph69]

Has anyone ever got stuff from rholupat.com?

Yes, I have without issue whatsoever.

 

[CJG888]

Has anyone tried either of these with Grados? Could potentially be a good entry-level option (especially the ECC88-driven one):

(Photographs from manufacturer’s website).

I believe both use discrete output stages (which is a step up from the LD 1+....).

 

[regnad kcin]

Yes, I have without issue whatsoever.

Did you like what they made? What did you get?

 

[joseph69]

Did you like what they made? What did you get?

He doesn't seem to be selling the same Grado products that I purchased 3+yrs ago which were aluminum gimbals & rodblocks.

 

[Okrelayer]

Just popping in to say yet again the Hemps coming to the rescue with badly recorded music. I was in the mood for this 1980s doom metal band Penagram, and their music sounds like it was recorded on a cassette deck. The Hemp mellowed the sound just enough, but still kept all of the energy the original recording has!

 

[Rebel Chris]

Any love for Grado cartridges here? As a Grado headphone lover I want to try a Sonata 3 on my deck.

 

[maggiesbrother]

https://audio-head.com/an-interview-with-rich-grado-from-grado-labs/amp/

Not sure if anyone else has heard this but recent interview with Rich Grado.

 

[maggiesbrother]

Any love for Grado cartridges here? As a Grado headphone lover I want to try a Sonata 3 on my deck.

I’ve only used their MM prestige series but had great results with these when I had a vintage micro sekei. Nice feature of these is the styli are interchangeable so you can scale the cart up by adding a higher performing stylus (AT does the same). Have not tried the sonata but I’d imagine it’s solid provided your arm has the mass to match it.

 

[Gippy]

https://audio-head.com/an-interview-with-rich-grado-from-grado-labs/amp/

Not sure if anyone else has heard this but recent interview with Rich Grado.

This is probably the most candid interview regarding why Grado designs their drivers to to a particular sound signature, as he addresses the feedback. Worth a listen.

 

[fractus2]

Got my Shipibo.audio earpads. Tried them on the SR225 and they're so comfortable you forget you have them on. Took 20 days (chose the cheapest shipping) from Poland. Sold out again otherwise I'd get a couple more pairs.

 

[joseph69]

Got my Shipibo.audio earpads. Tried them on the SR225 and they're so comfortable you forget you have them on. Took 20 days (chose the cheapest shipping) from Poland. Sold out again otherwise I'd get a couple more pairs.

Just took a look at their site to see the ear pads out of curiosity and they sure do look deep in comparison to the Grado L cushions.
Besides the comfort (which I don't have an issue with, at all) what do they do to the Grado sound?