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Apr 28, 2021 at 2:27 PM Post #46,996 of 65,046
Are the G cushions worth getting? I see people buying them for koss and I also hear that they reduce bass on already bass light headphones.

Not every pad may work well with every Grado but it's always worth to have a pair of each type at home. In my humble opinion.
 
Apr 28, 2021 at 2:56 PM Post #46,997 of 65,046
Not every pad may work well with every Grado but it's always worth to have a pair of each type at home. In my humble opinion.
How good are the G Cushions for long term use? The stock pads on my ms2i dig into my ears after about 40 minutes. Depends on the day that determines how long I can put up with that. Just want to be able to enjoy the sound without feeling forced to end my session early.
 
Apr 28, 2021 at 2:57 PM Post #46,998 of 65,046
How good are the G Cushions for long term use? The stock pads on my ms2i dig into my ears after about 40 minutes. Depends on the day that determines how long I can put up with that. Just want to be able to enjoy the sound without feeling forced to end my session early.

Well they hover over your ear so you hardly notice them. For me they lack some pressure, i always feel like the headphone is not sitting right with the Gs. But that's a highly personal matter of taste.
 
Apr 28, 2021 at 3:11 PM Post #46,999 of 65,046
Count me a fan as well. Been listening to 60s for over 10 years. Decided to upgrade to 225e when I found used pair for good price. The 225 are my #1. I did notice that the 225e are brighter then the legacy 60s. Next up is a tube amp to compliment my Grados.
 
Apr 28, 2021 at 4:07 PM Post #47,002 of 65,046
brighter and detailed, right? i did the same upgrade!
Yes, that is more accurate. 225e are brighter and more detailed. More detailed is GREAT, brighter can be too much at times.
 
Apr 28, 2021 at 5:00 PM Post #47,005 of 65,046
try to use the 60s pads to get better this brightness, i also have the sr125i and sometimes i change their pads
Nice suggestion. 5 minutes in listening to Charles Bradley @ Newport Folk Festival in 2012, I prefer the comfort and sound (more pronounced bass, little less bright). We'll see how they do with higher quality music. THANKS!
 
Apr 28, 2021 at 9:39 PM Post #47,006 of 65,046
How good are the G Cushions for long term use? The stock pads on my ms2i dig into my ears after about 40 minutes. Depends on the day that determines how long I can put up with that. Just want to be able to enjoy the sound without feeling forced to end my session early.
I been trying all sorts of pads, all grado and Sen 414 pads, customised leather materials and soft velour material pads... So far the best comfort and least affect to SQ is the velour pads I got from another grado fan who can't stand the scratchness of the grado g-crush & bowl pads. Not to mention grado sponge pads disintegrated after sometimes.. Even Sen 414 pads. Now with the velour pads I can listen to grado non stop... Previously I can only withstand for the most 1hrs.. Customized leather pads are not bad too but it will have heat built up and sweating on the leather pads after a while.
 

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Apr 29, 2021 at 4:07 PM Post #47,008 of 65,046
I received the Hemp yesterday and found out there is a crack on the plastic ring of the gimbal. Contacted support, they sent me a replacement part immediately. However, I think the plastic rings are fragile, they are going to break eventually. Wonder if any of you would recommend a place to get a metal gimbal like the one on RS1s?

Many thanks
Try Shipibo
 
Apr 29, 2021 at 4:11 PM Post #47,009 of 65,046
Yes, that is more accurate. 225e are brighter and more detailed. More detailed is GREAT, brighter can be too much at times.
The brightness becomes less pronounced with age.....😜
 

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