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New Head-Fier
https://www.nyczaj.audio/earpads - sound great with all wooden cup Grados and super comfortable.
Reverse them. It does affect sound slightly but it's less then going from F to L and the comfort is increased.
https://www.nyczaj.audio/earpads - sound great with all wooden cup Grados and super comfortable.
I feel like the big bowl makes a huge difference, so much so I was shocked. I did not think Grado headphones could be this good, but they compete with the best from DCA and ZMF.Personally, I buy gear that makes me smile. It's a combination of looks, the physical "feel" of the unit itself, and sound. For me, sound is #1 by a large margin. I haven't heard the RS2e or X, but currently own the Hemps, RS1e, RS1x, and GS3000x. Personally, I don't think you would be unhappy with either the RS2 or RS1 (X or E). When you get up towards the Grado TOTL I believe that the differences are nuanced differences amongst them, but not earth shattering. YMMV.
Leo
You can get used to the stock pads. I always come back to them for the sound.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 agree. With G pads you loose bass and slam.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.
I'll wear them as often as I can and see how I feel.You can get used to the stock pads. I always come back to them for the sound.
I got an email from the Shipibo folks about this awhile back. Something about the one guy was retiring and the other guy was spinning off his own website.https://www.nyczaj.audio/earpads - sound great with all wooden cup Grados and super comfortable.
But Jonathan you left out one key piece of information, what day of the month works best. (It’s in the details)^^ only mine! ….. Anyway, this is what I use on GH-2, GS3000e, Hemp, and RS-1x headphones: once a month.
My second choice is ZMF pads. The most comfy pads for Grado.I'll wear them as often as I can and see how I feel.
Those look nice as well. How do they compare to the Amazon Geekria ones? I assume the material is better on those.My second choice is ZMF pads. The most comfy pads for Grado.
I like wearing those on Hemp, however, it does change the sound of the headphone into a different headphone. Not bad, just different. I wear them for comfort and ease of on/off at the computer, and bass.My second choice is ZMF pads. The most comfy pads for Grado.
I would be careful about generalizing about woods as well, not to mention Hemp vs etc.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 wear my SR325X a bit lower on my ears... they sound great and are more comfortable.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.
Geekria pads touch my ears and I don't like that feeling. They are not expensive and you should try all pads and see which is better for your own preferences. For me I like F pads the most for it's fun bassy sound.Those look nice as well. How do they compare to the Amazon Geekria ones? I assume the material is better on those.