[Strat1117]

For those of you with Grados w/ solid wood cups (ie mahogany, cocobolo, etc... ; not sure if it'd apply to the hemp models,) do you do anything to condition the wood in order to extend it's lifespan & keep it from drying out? I believe I read someone on one of these forums recommended mineral oil on the wood, but can anyone else vouch for that? If so, how often do you think it needs to be done?

Just trying to avoid excessive drying out/cracks. Humidity can be very low here in the winter.

I don’t know if it’s necessary, or even recommended, but I’ve used Dunlop 65 guitar polish to ‘clean up’ my RS-1e’s.

 

[S-O8]

I must listen to my PS500e and GS1000e again, been sitting boxed to be sold for ages. No interest in the PS500e and never got round to even advertising the GS1000e … excellent and …. So light, the reason I bought them.

Grado is an acquired taste but light and incredibly detailed. I must try again as with my Chord TT2 I haven’t

 

[Sinister Whisperz]

I spent this week listening to 225x after listening to the 325e all of last week. I wouldn't say I have a preference at this point. The 325e is definitely more transparent iits like the headphone effect vanishes and the sounds fill the room instead of my head. The 225x place instruments and voices in very specific spaces, when sitting in my chair the sound often seems to be coming from the speakers in front of me as opposed to in my head.

I use the HRTF sliders in the HiBy music app to expand the soundstage. When combined with wavelet to boost the frequencies that the HRTF muddies the soundstage is very reminiscent of my Polk SDA and Carver amp home system. Or to put simply, freaking perfect.

 

[Joaquin Dinero]

No joke I want several of the Limited Editions (White, Oreo, Black Label) solely because they look cool. The craftsmanship draws me in. I probably wouldn't even listen to them at all.

I'm sorry I missed what you were saying because I was busy stacking up all the Grado boxes in my closet

 

[Sherlocks]

Calling all Grado Hemp owners:
What's the consensus on the headband (with replacement ear pads of course)? Are the headphones heavy enough to warrant replacing them with a more cushioned variant (like ones on Amazon). Can you change them at all?

Upgrading from a pair of fairly heavy headphones that have decent headband cushion/earpads and wanted to know how they compared.

 

[Joaquin Dinero]

For those of you with Grados w/ solid wood cups (ie mahogany, cocobolo, etc... ; not sure if it'd apply to the hemp models,) do you do anything to condition the wood in order to extend it's lifespan & keep it from drying out? I believe I read someone on one of these forums recommended mineral oil on the wood, but can anyone else vouch for that? If so, how often do you think it needs to be done?

Just trying to avoid excessive drying out/cracks. Humidity can be very low here in the winter.

jonathan c is the man to talk about care of his wood
He has some kind of special treatment he uses. You can probably search back through the thread or he'll probably chime in

 

[jonathan c]

jonathan c is the man to talk about care of his wood ^^
He has some kind of special treatment he uses. You can probably search back through the thread or he'll probably chime in

^^ only mine! ….. Anyway, this is what I use on GH-2, GS3000e, Hemp, and RS-1x headphones: once a month.

 

[Joaquin Dinero]

Calling all Grado Hemp owners:
What's the consensus on the headband (with replacement ear pads of course)? Are the headphones heavy enough to warrant replacing them with a more cushioned variant (like ones on Amazon). Can you change them at all?

Upgrading from a pair of fairly heavy headphones that have decent headband cushion/earpads and wanted to know how they compared.

Hemps are super lightweight. You'll likely not notice the headband much.

 

[Sherlocks]

Hemps are super lightweight. You'll likely not notice the headband much.

Alright, nice. Thank you.

 

[SomeGuyDude]

Calling all Grado Hemp owners:
What's the consensus on the headband (with replacement ear pads of course)? Are the headphones heavy enough to warrant replacing them with a more cushioned variant (like ones on Amazon). Can you change them at all?

Upgrading from a pair of fairly heavy headphones that have decent headband cushion/earpads and wanted to know how they compared.

Don't replace the earpads lmao

Like, seriously. I tried them all and they sound like totally different headphones with ANY other pads on.

 

[Sherlocks]

Don't replace the earpads lmao

Like, seriously. I tried them all and they sound like totally different headphones with ANY other pads on.

Hmm, i'll have to try the stock ones and compare them. They just look so uncomfortable, I don't want the drivers sitting on my ears all day lol.

 

[Strat1117]

Hmm, i'll have to try the stock ones and compare them. They just look so uncomfortable, I don't want the drivers sitting on my ears all day lol.

I raised this same question a few pages back - less than a week ago. The consensus and unfortunate truth is that F pads are exactly as uncomfortable as they look but, as several other posters have noted and I agree, they also give the best sound on the Hemps.

 

[Sherlocks]

I raised this same question a few pages back - less than a week ago. The consensus and unfortunate truth is that F pads are exactly as uncomfortable as they look but, as several other posters have noted and I agree, they also give the best sound on the Hemps.

Well, sounds like I have to keep the F pads around then.

 

[SomeGuyDude]

Hmm, i'll have to try the stock ones and compare them. They just look so uncomfortable, I don't want the drivers sitting on my ears all day lol.

Honestly after the first couple days I stopped noticing. Sure they're not ultra-comfy like Beyers or HiFiMan gear but it's definitely not UNcomfortable. But it's like said above, they sound so, so much better with them on.

 

[tkemp5513]

Hmm, i'll have to try the stock ones and compare them. They just look so uncomfortable, I don't want the drivers sitting on my ears all day lol.

Reverse them. It does affect sound slightly but it's less then going from F to L and the comfort is increased.