Jumping in with a question! Has anyone wooden cupped a pair of SR-80's and aside from the beautiful cosmetic change do you notice any appreciable difference in sound?
Liberated drivers are drivers that have been extracted from their plastic housings. If you go on the headphone lounge website their is a video on how to do this when using their wooden cups, because the drivers must be liberated then installed into the wood cup.
Hello! I'm a long time lurker and first time poster. I just need some opinions on what to get for headphones.
My current setup is:
AKG Q701
Schiit Lyr
Jolida DAC
I'm planning to upgrade my headphones, my first choice is the Grado RS1i, second is the PS500 and the third will be the Denon AHD7100. I know the Denon is closed so its kind of a different animal, I just cant decide.
I listen mostly to Classic Rock and the headphones will be used for light PC gaming and Movies.
The RS1i is a really great can IMHO. From what I can hear the RS1i is more detailed while the PS500 is more bass-refined. Honestly I'd go for the RS1i myself as it is a totally badass pair especially for classic rock.
I liked the RS1 the moment I heard them, even unamped, but the more and more I use them, the better they get to me. I know it's me getting used to all the new details and sound signature but man, I love these RS1s. Sound so sweet
I see quite a few posts about comfort issues with Grado cushions. While I am fortunate to have no problems with them myself you might want to try washing them which is supposed to soften them quite a bit with no changes in sq.
getting round to modding a pair of sr 80's
so far ive only done the basic stuff (replaced grilles, a few holes punched each side, replace pads with L-cush, etc)
but maybe ill get some wooden cups
its fun so far
i can see why people say its addictive
I have purchased my first two significant pieces of Headfidom gear.
I Just had my first HP's delivered-Grado 225i. And, have ordered the Schiit Asgard on back order. Still debating a DAC.....thinking hard about the Fiio e17 so I can use as a portable as well...but am open to suggestions
On a side note, I have a generic adapter to plug into my Ipod and the connection is weak...I have to wiggle it around a lot. I'm going to pick up Grado's specific adapter. I hope that take care of the connection. Curious, if anyone else has that experience.
I love the sound and am looking forward to comparing the sound with amplification!
Congrats, I have SR225i as well and they are great. About that adapter - I have Grado's adapter, that I changed in local store because connection wasn't perfect. Neither it was in new one, so I started testing. That adapter works like a charm with every other headphone jack than the ones I have with my DIY headphone amp or dac/amp (neutrik). Every other headphone with 3.5mm plug works perfectly with my amp and dac/amp, so nothing is broken, they just don't fit. It's not that bad anyway, totally useable, just sometimes if adapter moves, I can hear that the problem exists.
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