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Grado modders go Magnum
Oct 19, 2015 at 2:28 PM Post #3,486 of 4,994
More impressions: To my ears, the frequency balance of these is overall quite natural. It reminds me of a more intimate, clearer sounding HD600 (with a sacrifice soundstage). Compared to previous Magnum iterations, I would place these in between the clinical X/V5 and smooth sounding V4. The V6 is more similar overall to the V4 in that it has a very nice, lush midrange. What distinguishes the V6, however, is that sub bass notes actually come through rather than just get cut off. I think the V6 has even deeper and tighter bass than the X, but sacrifices less midrange than the X does. I have been using S-Cush style pads from a 3rd party, and I totally love them. You can get them here. I went to a local hifi store to try out bowl pads and I think they sounded good, but simply not to my taste. I will report back when I get a chance to try out more pads.
 
Here is a pic of my finished build:

 
Oct 19, 2015 at 2:38 PM Post #3,487 of 4,994
joeq70 said:
  More impressions: To my ears, the frequency balance of these is overall quite natural. It reminds me of a more intimate, clearer sounding HD600 (with a sacrifice soundstage). Compared to previous Magnum iterations, I would place these in between the clinical X/V5 and smooth sounding V4. The V6 is more similar overall to the V4 in that it has a very nice, lush midrange. What distinguishes the V6, however, is that sub bass notes actually come through rather than just get cut off. I think the V6 has even deeper and tighter bass than the X, but sacrifices less midrange than the X does. I have been using S-Cush style pads from a 3rd party, and I totally love them. You can get them here. I went to a local hifi store to try out bowl pads and I think they sounded good, but simply not to my taste. I will report back when I get a chance to try out more pads.
 
Here is a pic of my finished build:
 
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I find myself using flats/quarter-modded S-Cush more often now too. Gives a richer, bassier sound. Can't wait to get my V6 in!
 
Oct 19, 2015 at 3:58 PM Post #3,488 of 4,994
Just a quick glance at some initial measurements:
 
Stock V6 with Flats: Strong bass (to be expected with 3 vents open), very nice midrange without any 2kHz shout, extended highs

 
Modded (damped plus hybrid leather pads) - looks kinda like HD800 FR now
 

 
@Rhydon: Very well done! I like them very much, especially the mids and highs, which remind me of the best V4s I used to own.
 
Oct 19, 2015 at 4:00 PM Post #3,489 of 4,994
stratocaster said:
  Just a quick glance at some initial measurements:
 
Stock V6 with Flats: Strong bass (to be expected with 3 vents open), very nice midrange without any 2kHz shout, extended highs

 
Modded (damped plus hybrid leather pads) - looks kinda like HD800 FR now
 

 
@Rhydon: Very well done! I like them very much, especially the mids and highs, which remind me of the best V4s I used to own.
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Mind posting a pic of those leather hybrid pads you are referring to?​
 
Oct 19, 2015 at 4:12 PM Post #3,491 of 4,994
stratocaster said:
   
These.
 
The V6 have replaced the Turbulent X (V5) drivers. The highs of the V6 are smoother.
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Ohh cool! Thanks for the link.
 
Side note: Rhydon informed me that these drivers were tuned to be used with the Grado L-Cush pads but...I can't help but love the S-Cush knockoffs I'm using right now haha. I look forward to more impressions from everyone.
 
Oct 20, 2015 at 6:07 PM Post #3,494 of 4,994
wormsdriver said:
I just got my drivers in the mail. Also, just read an interesting email that Rhydon sent out to the people that bought the V6 drivers. Good stuff, check your emails!
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Are you talking about the 3d printable cup program? 
 
What do you think, are you going to give them a try?
 
Oct 20, 2015 at 6:14 PM Post #3,495 of 4,994
7keys said:
wormsdriver said:
I just got my drivers in the mail. Also, just read an interesting email that Rhydon sent out to the people that bought the V6 drivers. Good stuff, check your emails!:wink:
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Are you talking about the 3d printable cup program? 

What do you think, are you going to give them a try?
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yes'sir. I don't have access to a printer but he mentioned something, I'm guessing it's a website (?) were they'll make 'em for you?
It should also be fun to stick some grado drivers in those 3d printed cups and see what they can do.
 
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