[kvtaco17]

I also agree about using the g cush with the ps500.

 

[jaywillin]

I also agree about using the g cush with the ps500.

Ditto!

 

[kvtaco17]

AND when the g cush breaks in and gets kinda flat, it sounds a little less distant. You can speed up the process with heat and pressure if you want.

 

[bookaboo]

What does the G cush do to the treble? Is the signature a little less bottom heavy and balanced with them?

 

[kvtaco17]

Yes more balanced, the bass is less in ur face, the mids and treble are more forward, but not harsh. Flatter, but not neutral. Definitely more grado sounding then stock.

 

[joseph69]

   
Did you only pay $1.35 for the TTVJ flats?  Might have missed a digit.  

 
But, you are correct.  It can be either a love or hate relationship with the pads.  As a lesser cost alternative option to try, consider the Sennheiser HD-414 pads and perform the reverse-quarter mod.  They are a softer pad, and could potentially have somewhat of an effect on the frequency (good or bad) depending on how you perceive it.  But at less than $5.00 a pair at B&H, it's a pretty good price ... even if you don't like them, or the funky yellow color.

 
No I paid $1.35 for the shipping and $35.00 for the pads.
I've also tried the reverse quarter mod and the (G) cushions, but I prefer the (L) cushions for the  Grado models that I have. It is not a sound or comfort issue for me at all, I was just exploring. 

 

[Drmark]

Am I a bad father? I am trying to trade with my son, his Grado GR10's for my Monster Miles Davis tributes?

 

[CH23]

Am I a bad father? I am trying to trade with my son, his Grado GR10's for my Monster Miles Davis tributes?

Hahaha, i wouldn't say that you are.

Maybe you can switch on a weekly basis? ;P

the GR10's are amazing, i can understand your decision

 

[streetdragon]

   
No I paid $1.35 for the shipping and $35.00 for the pads.
I've also tried the reverse quarter mod and the (G) cushions, but I prefer the (L) cushions for the  Grado models that I have. It is not a sound or comfort issue for me at all, I was just exploring. 

 
$35 for the pads? That's quite a lot.

 

[wje]

   
$35 for the pads? That's quite a lot.

 
 
Considering there's just one vendor that you can get them from, it's just a not having competition.  But, it's also hard to tell how much TTVJ actually has to pay to get them into their inventory. Since they are a bit more of a specialized pad, they might have to pay a bit more, too.
 
As I've said before, Grado pads are cheap compared to the velour ear pads on the Sennheiser HD-580/600/650 as they run about $58.00 a pair.

 

[joseph69]

   
$35 for the pads? That's quite a lot.

 
Yeah its a lot, but what could I do, I wanted to try them, so know I know their not for me.
After all this isn't lets make a deal, you have to pay if you want something.

 

[TristHeadphone]

im interested in grado

 

[swspiers]

  im interested in grado

 
You're at the right place.
 
And I am very sorry for your wallet!

 

[streetdragon]

The thing is that the Jaben reseller here sells their S-cush and L-cush at around $17 post conversion.
(though the G-cush is much closer to $35)

 

[joseph69]

  The thing is that the Jaben reseller here sells their S-cush and L-cush at around $17 post conversion.
(though the G-cush is much closer to $35)

The Grado (G) cushions are $45.00, I once tried them also but they weren't for me either.