Some month, one of the driver in my old bust trusty Grado SR60 gave up. Was trying to find a used one, but no luck. Thought about getting SR325, but then was reading up on the Magnum Driver.
So I ordered a pair of Magnum V8.1 and a set of genuine Grado L-Pads.
I have seen loads of the wooden DIY jobs here on Head-Fi, but I wanted to keep the whole build low cost. Besides I usually use my Grado SR60 while working outside, so I did want anything fancy looking or too heavy.
Rhydon was super helpful and usually answered my emails in minutes. "Together" I was able to liberate the old driver and prepare the thimbals for the Installation of the Magnum driver.
I now have one of the most 'fun to listen' headphones I ever had, and that for 'only' $ 135 investment.
Wondering how much I would have had to invest into the Grado line-up to get similar great sounding headphones.
The lows go pretty low and are plentyful without overpowering, mids are warm and full without being muddy and the highs are well extended without becoming overbearing. Even locking the headphones up to my laptop or XDuoo 10 give my great listening pleasure.
Just got some cheap knock off Grado pads from China ($ 4) which give a little more bass and highs and make you fell even more involved with the music. Probably keep them on during the summer, since I don't mind if they get all wet from sweat. At the end of the season it's no big loss to just throw them away if they gotten too nasty.
Again, I am extremely happy to have gone the Magnum route and thanks again to Rhydon for his creation and great support.