[markm1]

OK-Jay-we're all waiting...especially those of us who haven't heard the RSIi.
 
My sense is they are really, really great....but not slam dunk, slap you in the face-the most beautiful woman you've ever seen-great. My sense is it's a lot more subtle than that.
 
But, do tell!
 
I've read so much about those damn HP's...it feels like the way I felt about the Lord of the Rings. I actually read LOTR before as the movies came out at the ripe old age of about 40...I said, fine, I'm going to read these books I've heard people rant about incessantly my whole life.....
 
And, I loved them!

 

[jaywillin]

  OK-Jay-we're all waiting...especially those of us who haven't heard the RSIi.
 
My sense is they are really, really great....but not slam dunk, slap you in the face-the most beautiful woman you've ever seen-great. My sense is it's a lot more subtle than that.
 
But, do tell!
 
I've read so much about those damn HP's...it feels like the way I felt about the Lord of the Rings. I actually read LOTR before as the movies came out at the ripe old age of about 40...I said, fine, I'm going to read these books I've heard people rant about incessantly my whole life.....
 
And, I loved them!

 
 
of course it hasn't been very long, i've just had them for a couple of hours so i only have some first impressions
yeah, its not a slap in the face , mouth open, "holy cow" kinda thing, it is subtle for the most part
it is a grado, thats for sure, i guess the easiest thing i could say right now, is it sounds like a silky sr225i
bass is improved, the treble has detail, but not harsh, not sibilant , very smooth
instrument separation is really good
i do wonder how the tape mod would make it sound, i bet it would be good !
right now i'm listening to jane's addiction, "jane say's" never heard it sound better

 

[markm1]

right now i'm listening to jane's addiction, "jane say's" never heard it sound better
 
Thanks Jay-comports with what I've heard.....OBTW, good taste...love Jane's Addiction....Nothing's Shocking-killer album. Enjoy!

 

[parbaked]

I'm offering a rare, vintage Grado rig in the For Sale Forums.
Thanks!
http://www.head-fi.org/t/683480/vintage-grado-rig-rare-black-sr325-joseph-grado-signature-hpa-2-amplifier

 

[rakinkeen]

urbanear plattan headband or sony mdr 7506 headband which one is the worthest for grado replacement headband?

 

[wje]

urbanear plattan headband or sony mdr 7506 headband which one is the worthest for grado replacement headband?

 
I haven't personally used the Urban Ears option, but have used the Sony band on two builds now.  I think the Sony 7506 is an excellent band.  I have provided a somewhat lengthy narrative on the Sony 7506 a few minutes ago in the following linked post:
 
http://www.head-fi.org/t/576717/grado-modders-go-magnum/2895#post_9842286
 

 

[Drmark]

First post for me, got into some in-ear love with the Monster Miles Davis Tribunes.  Entered a contest a short while later at Grado and won a set of SR10's.  Gave them to my kid as a birthday present.  Thinking meh... hope he enjoys them.
 
Turns out I do too.  Found the PS500 for $400 on Amazon and hope they work well with my Schiit amp and DAC.  Might need to upgrade that too.  They should be here later this week.
 
So what's the deal with the pads?

 

[jaywillin]

  First post for me, got into some in-ear love with the Monster Miles Davis Tribunes.  Entered a contest a short while later at Grado and won a set of SR10's.  Gave them to my kid as a birthday present.  Thinking meh... hope he enjoys them.
 
Turns out I do too.  Found the PS500 for $400 on Amazon and hope they work well with my Schiit amp and DAC.  Might need to upgrade that too.  They should be here later this week.
 
So what's the deal with the pads?

wow, the ps500 for $400 thats almost half price,
i have the ps500 too, i love mine ! what's your concern with the pads ?
the pads do have an effect on the sound, comfort too, i have both the L-cushes, and the g-cushes,
the g's are the most comfortable, and provide a larger soundstage , the L-cushes a more intimate staging, sound

 

[Drmark]

I have been reading that the stock pads are pretty bad.  Also when it arrives to wash them to soften them.  Will I need to replace the pads with something else?

 

[streetdragon]

  I have been reading that the stock pads are pretty bad.  Also when it arrives to wash them to soften them.  Will I need to replace the pads with something else?

 
Which pad? S-cush, L-cush , or G-bowls?

 

[parbaked]

  I have been reading that the stock pads are pretty bad.  Also when it arrives to wash them to soften them.  Will I need to replace the pads with something else?

 
You will be fine. I would just use them "as is".
After you are used to them, if you find them uncomfortable or want to change the sound you can try other pads.

 

[jaywillin]

  I have been reading that the stock pads are pretty bad.  Also when it arrives to wash them to soften them.  Will I need to replace the pads with something else?

i actually have no issues at all with the comfort of any of the pads, some do

 

[Drmark]

The stock pads, when they arrive, to wash them.  Also is the Schiit a good setup to use with these?  Also not sure which ones "pads" to replace them with.

 

[jaywillin]

i second what parbaked said
 
as for schiit gear, mine sounds great , lyr amp, uberfrost dac

 

[streetdragon]

  The stock pads, when they arrive, to wash them.  Also is the Schiit a good setup to use with these?  Also not sure which ones "pads" to replace them with.

 
Normally L-cush earpads are a good choice, gives a better soundstage with significantly increased clarity over the S-cush at the cost of comfort and bass impact. (and the cost of the replacement earpad)